Electrical Construction Manager

About the role

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to lead and manage industrial electrical and E&I construction projects in Dammam, from mobilization and installation through testing, commissioning, energization and final client handover.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, manage and supervise industrial electrical construction projects
• Lead installation of MV/LV substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs and switchyards
• Supervise cable laying, jointing, termination, testing and energization
• Oversee installation of motors, pumps, VFDs, protection, metering and control systems
• Coordinate PLC, SCADA, instrumentation and communication-system works
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, BOQs, method statements and project schedules
• Support planning teams with construction plans, manpower requirements and material forecasts
• Manage engineers, technicians, labour teams and subcontractors
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors and other engineering disciplines
• Monitor progress, productivity, cost, quality and schedule performance
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications and standards, and enforce HSE requirements and permit-to-work procedures

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
• 15+ years of experience in industrial electrical construction projects
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, project schedules, costs, quality and HSE requirements
• Senior electrical construction professional with strong hands-on project leadership experience

Required skills

• Extensive experience with MV/LV systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, cables, motors, protection and control systems
• Installation, testing, commissioning, energization and project handover
• Project management of electrical construction projects