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Construction Manager - Substation

Danube Groups
Dubai, UAE
Full-time
Executive
Onsite
AED 13,000/month
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Substation constructionHV/MV electrical systemsUAE authority standards and approvalsProtection systemsSCADAGrid integration

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Role overview

Lead construction and commissioning of power substations, including 11kV, 33kV, 132kV, and higher-voltage projects.

Project delivery

  • Manage construction to drawings, BOQs, specifications, and contract requirements; plan work sequences, methods, manpower, plant, and equipment.
  • Track progress against baseline and look-ahead schedules; coordinate inspections, approvals, shutdowns, tie-ins, testing, and energization with clients, consultants, and authorities.
  • Supervise subcontractor installation, cable works, testing, and commissioning; oversee transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, protection panels, control systems, and SCADA integration.
  • Review method statements, ITPs, risk assessments, and switching procedures; manage project cost, productivity, variations, and site resources.
  • Implement QA/QC and HSE requirements, lead site engineers, supervisors, and foremen, and submit progress and manpower reports.

Education and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 12–18 years of experience in power infrastructure or substation projects.
  • Proven HV/MV substation construction and commissioning experience; strong knowledge of UAE authority standards and approvals, including DEWA, ADDC, TRANSCO, and related authorities.
  • Familiarity with protection systems, SCADA, and grid integration; ability to manage multiple work fronts and subcontractors.
  • Strong leadership, coordination, and reporting skills.

Compensation

  • Full-time, permanent role paying AED 13,000–15,000 per month.

Workplace

  • Work is in person.

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