Assistant Electrical Project Manager

About the role

The Assistant Electrical Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing electrical projects from tender and planning stage through execution, commissioning, and final handover.

The role oversees project timeline, cost, quality, technical coordination, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and client requirements to ensure successful project delivery. The position will work closely with internal departments including Purchasing, Accounts, and Site/Project teams to ensure smooth coordination of procurement, material delivery, project costing, progress claims, payments, site activities, and overall project requirements. The role will also support tender preparation, costing, variation orders, and other commercial matters, while providing leadership and guidance to the project team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical projects from planning and design coordination through construction, testing, commissioning, and handover
• Develop and monitor project work programmes, manpower requirements, resources, and overall project schedules
• Monitor site progress and ensure electrical works are completed according to approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, quality standards, and agreed timelines
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure effective coordination between project teams, site personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and clients
• Identify project risks, delays, and potential issues, and implement appropriate solutions to minimise their impact on project delivery
• Conduct regular project/site meetings and ensure action items and outstanding issues are properly followed up
• Provide guidance and technical direction to Project Engineers, Site Engineers, supervisors, and site teams
• Review and coordinate electrical drawings, shop drawings, technical submissions, material submissions, method statements, and project specifications
• Monitor project costs, budget utilisation, variations, and financial performance to ensure projects remain within approved budgets
• Prepare regular project progress reports, management updates, cost reports, and other project documentation for management and stakeholders

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical/M&E construction and High-rise property project management
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, drawings, specifications, BOQ, and project execution
• Proven experience in managing projects, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and site teams
• Experience in project costing, progress claims, variation orders, and budget control
• Experience in tender preparation, costing, quotation comparison, and tender submission
• Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet project deadlines
• Willing to travel or relocation to project sites
• Valid driving license