Project Manager- EHV Transmission Line/ Substation (EPC)

Job description

We are hiring Project Managers for our projects in Africa (Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal & Ghana), Middle East (UAE, Jordan, Egypt & Saudi Arabia) & East Asia Pacific (Thailand & Malaysia).

Requirement:

Professionals with Engineering degree and 10- 12 years of experience in executing EPC projects of Construction of EHV Transmission line or Substation in capacity of Project Manager. Should have experience in managing profitability, planning, construction, client management & commissioning of the projects. Further should have also managed mobilization & execution of large EPC projects in Africa or Middle East.

We are looking forward for candidates of diverse nationalities (Arabs/ African). Proficiency in English and the respective local language of the above mentioned countries is required.

There are multiple positions and will be based at the above-mentioned locations.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the overall project execution & management of Transmission Line or Substation (EPC projects).

Key Accountabilities:

Planning:

· Handle complete project from award stage (post-tender) to completion stage.

· Plan and forecast project budget and human resource requirements.

· Ensure project completion within specified time and budgeted costs.

· Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

Implementation:

· Implement engineering systems and controls in compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

· Maintain complete project documentation with respect to design and construction.

· Monitor the progress of project and updates corporate office as frequently as required.

· Communicate with client and discuss about the project, contractual issues, contract validation etc.

· Co-ordinate with sub-contractors to ensure timely delivery of goods at the project site.

· Handle local purchase and payment related issues.

· Handle various business development activities like study of upcoming projects, tracking of competitor information, promotion of KEC business, visiting potential clients, making strategic alliances etc. in that country.

· Interact with local bodies to ensure smooth execution.

· Liaison with internal & external customers, statutory & regulatory authorities.

· Review the progress, resource usage and financial performance of the project & take corrective action.

· Construct extra claims (change of scope) and process the same till time of realization