About this role
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