Project Manager - Substation
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Lead PMC activities for EPC/LSTK contractor execution of a new 34.5/13.8kV airport substation and MV network modernization project.
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Overview
- Lead PMC activities for EPC/LSTK contractor execution of a new 34.5/13.8kV airport substation and MV network modernization project.
- Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination.
- Review and approve project execution plans, design execution plans, procurement plans, and construction methodologies.
- Monitor project milestones, progress reporting, risk management, and contract compliance.
- Interface with Airport Operations, Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, HSSE, SEC, Matarat, and external stakeholders.
- Chair weekly and monthly project review meetings.
- Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director or line manager.
Engineering Management
- Manage and review all detailed engineering submissions at 60%, 90%, and IFC stages.
- Review FEED verification reports and ensure compliance with project objectives.
- Ensure compliance with SEC standards, Saudi Building Code, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and airport operational requirements.
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering reviews involving:
- Electrical
• Mechanical & HVAC
- Fire Protection
- Communications
- SCADA/ADMS
- Cybersecurity systems
- Review technical queries (TQs), design deviations, value engineering proposals, and constructability studies.
Electrical Systems Oversight
- Provide technical leadership for:
- Substations
• 13.8kV Metal-Clad Switchgear
- Busbar Systems
• Auxiliary AC/DC Systems
- Battery Banks and Chargers
• Station Service Transformers
- Transformers
• Dry-Type Distribution Transformers
- Distribution Network
• Utility Tunnel Cable Routing
- Cable Terminations and Jointing
- LV Systems
• Emergency Power Systems
- UPS Integration
Power System Studies & Protection
- Review and approve:
- ETAP Studies
• Arc Flash Studies
- Harmonic Analysis
• Motor Starting Studies
- Grounding Studies
- Validate protection philosophies and relay settings.
- Ensure system reliability and N-1 redundancy requirements are achieved.
- Review SCADA integration and operational control strategies.
Construction & Site Supervision
- Oversee site construction activities including:
- Substation buildings
- Transformers
- RMUs
- MV/LV cable installation
- Utility tunnel works
- HDD crossings
- Duct banks
- Earthing systems
- Fire protection systems
- Ensure airport operations are maintained without disruption during construction.
- Manage outage planning, switching programs, and energization activities.
- Verify compliance with approved IFC drawings and method statements.
Testing, Commissioning & Energization
- Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Witness Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
- Review commissioning procedures and energization plans.
- Lead integrated testing of:
- Transformers
- Switchgear
- Protection Relays
- RMUs
- SCADA Systems
- Communication Networks
- Ensure successful cutover and transition to operational systems.
- Coordinate with the SEC and Airport Operations for energization approvals.
Risk & Stakeholder Management
- Maintain the project risk register.
- Lead monthly risk workshops.
- Manage constructability reviews and interface management plans.
- Coordinate with:
- SEC
- National Grid
- Airport Operations
• IT & Cybersecurity
- Airside Operations
- Utility Authorities
- Consultants and Contractors
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