Project Manager -380 kv Substation (Electrical)

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – 380kV Substation to manage the complete execution of high-voltage substation projects. The role will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects in line with SEC requirements, contractual obligations, safety standards, quality requirements, budget, and schedule .

The ideal candidate should have strong experience managing 380kV GIS/AIS Substation projects for an EPC contractor, with hands-on exposure to engineering coordination, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and project handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete execution of 380kV Substation projects from project mobilization through testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Lead and coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor installation and commissioning of major equipment including GIS, power transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems, SCADA, cables, and auxiliary systems .
• Ensure project execution complies with SEC standards, approved drawings, specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable international standards .
• Prepare and monitor project schedules, milestones, manpower requirements, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, cost, quality, safety, and overall performance.
• Identify project risks, delays, technical issues, and interface challenges and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure their work meets project requirements, schedule, quality, and HSE standards.
• Review project reports, progress updates, technical submissions, and project documentation.
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide clear progress updates to senior management and clients.
• Support commercial and contractual matters including variations, claims, change orders, and project correspondence.
• Ensure successful testing, energization, commissioning, final documentation, and project handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering .
• Minimum 12–15 years of overall experience in high-voltage substation projects.
• Strong experience managing 380kV Substation projects .
• Previous experience working with an EPC contractor is highly preferred.
• Experience managing projects for Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) is highly preferred.
• Saudi Council of Engineers registration is preferred for candidates working in Saudi Arabia.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of 380kV GIS/AIS substations and HV systems .
• Experience in project planning, execution, monitoring, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Good understanding of GIS, transformers, protection systems, control systems, SCADA, and associated substation equipment.
• Strong subcontractor and stakeholder management experience.
• Good understanding of project schedules, budgets, risks, contracts, and change management.
• Strong knowledge of HSE and quality requirements.
• Good leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project interfaces and work under demanding project schedules.

Preferred Experience

• Previous SEC 380kV project experience .
• Experience delivering complete EPC Substation projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Experience managing projects from engineering and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, energization, and final handover .