Title:
Project Manager - Power transmission (Local Talent)
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Project Manager - Power transmission (Local Talent)
Basra. 28/28 Rotation
Scope of Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end delivery of power projects including OHTL, substations, and power
plants, ensuring execution within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. Drive
coordination across EPC phases with a strong focus on contractor performance, risk
management, and HSE compliance, particularly in oil & gas environments.
Primary Duties
- Project Execution & Leadership: Manage full lifecycle of transmission, substation and
power plant projects. Oversee planning, execution strategy, and delivery milestones.
- Contractor & Subcontractor Management: Lead and control EPC contractors and subcontractors. Monitor performance, productivity, and compliance with contract terms. Resolve commercial and technical issues, including claims and variations.
- Enforce accountability for safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
- Engineering Coordination: Oversee design for OHTL, AIS/GIS substations, and power
systems. Ensure alignment across disciplines (civil, electrical, protection, SCADA).
- Drive timely resolution of design and interface issues.
- Construction & Site Oversight: Supervise site execution across all project components.
- Address technical challenges and ensure quality and HSE compliance.
- Risk Management & Problem Solving: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks (technical, commercial, schedule). Lead structured problem-solving and decision making under pressure. Maintain project continuity through proactive issue resolution.
- Commercial & Cost Control: Oversee budgets, forecasts, and cost performance.
- Manage contractual risks, claims, and change orders.
- Stakeholder Management: Interface with clients, authorities, utilities, and internal teams. Lead progress reviews and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
- Testing & Commissioning: Oversee testing, energization, and commissioning of full power systems. Ensure successful handover and documentation close-out.
Key Skills
- Strong contractor and subcontractor management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Advanced problem-solving and decision-making
- Commercial and contract management
- Leadership and stakeholder coordination
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering
- 20 years in HV/EHV transmission, substations, and power projects
- Oil & gas project experience strongly preferred
- PMP certification is an advantage
- Knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards