Project Manager

Lead the tendering and, if awarded, the end-to-end project management of 132 kV overhead transmission lines (OHTL) and associated substations in Basra. Electrical engineering background preferred; proven experience in electrical project management for OHTL is strongly preferred.

Requirements

1. Tendering & Pre-Award Lead full tender development: compliance matrix, technical methodology, work program, organization chart, QA/QC & HSE frameworks, pricing structure, commercial qualifications/assumptions. Manage pre-bid meetings, site visits (Basra), RFI/RFQ/clarifications log, and bid bonds/insurances as applicable. Coordinate with potential JV/partners/subcontractors; ensure alignment with Iraqi MoE specs and Project Company (Total. Energies) requirements. Validate Bo. Qs, quantities, and construction approach (foundations, tower erection, stringing, OPGW, substation interfaces).
2. Planning, Controls & Risk Build integrated baseline (schedule/cost/scope) in P6 or MS Project; WBS, resource & cost loading, S-curves, histograms. Establish performance management: progress measurement rules of credit, EVM (CPI/SPI), dashboards. Maintain risk register (qualitative/quantitative), scenario analysis, mitigation/contingency tracking, opportunities register. Set up change control (CCB), trends, and forecasts; manage early warnings.
3. Engineering & Design Management Coordinate design reviews/constructability checks for OHTL (132 kV) and substation packages; resolve IFC gaps via RFIs. Oversee line route validation, survey inputs, geotech/soil resistivity, tower spotting checks, and foundation selection logic. Interface with protection, SCADA/telecom (OPGW), and grid code requirements for tie-in.
4. Procurement, Logistics & Expediting Develop procurement plan for long-lead items (towers, conductors, insulators, fittings, OPGW, hardware, equipment). Vendor pre-qualification, technical evaluations, inspection & test plans at source, expediting, and delivery tracking. Plan logistics to Basra/site (customs, Incoterms), warehousing, and preservation.
5. Construction & Site Management Approve/oversee Method Statements, ITPs, WIRs; set hold/witness points. Resource planning: crews, equipment, access roads, temporary works, traffic management, and right-of-way/permits. Monitor productivity and daily progress; unlock constraints (permits, materials, access, outages).
6. Stakeholder, Interface & Communications Lead interfaces with Client/Owner’s Engineer, EPC, suppliers, MoE/Dispatch/Transmission Directorate for outages & energization. Run weekly progress/coordination meetings; issue Mo. Ms and action trackers. Maintain a lean communication plan (RACI, reporting calendar, escalation paths).
7. HSE Leadership Enforce PTW/LOTO, JSA/HIRA, work-at-height, lifting plans, electrical hazards, weather/wind constraints, heat-stress controls. Own emergency response drills, incident/near-miss reporting and lessons learned; align with Total. Energies HSE standards.
8. QA/QC & Technical Assurance Implement project QA plan; manage NCRs/corrective actions to closure timelines. Ensure material traceability; witness sag & tension, tower plumb/torque checks, earthing resistance tests, accessories inspections. Coordinate FAT/SAT for critical equipment and maintain test dossiers.
9. Commercial & Contract Administration Administer contract correspondence, notices, and records (FIDIC-style principles if applicable). Track milestones, certify progress, manage invoices, retention, and claims/EOT substantiation when justified. Maintain assumptions/qualifications and deviations log (tender & execution).
10. Reporting & Digital Delivery Produce weekly dashboards and monthly reports (progress, cost, risks, changes); keep a live constraints/risk/action register. Govern document control (Aconex/SharePoint or equivalent), submittals/transmittals logs, and as-built records.
11. Testing, Commissioning & Handover Coordinate T&C plans for OHTL and substations; outages/energization sequencing with MoE. Manage punch-list through closure; compile handover dossiers (as-builts, ITPs, test certificates, O&M manuals, spares). Support PAC/FAC and warranty/DLP management.
12. Team Leadership, Mobilization & Handover Plan mobilization and overlap between foreign/local experts; define responsibilities and knowledge-transfer steps. Develop competency/training plans for site engineers and coordinators; ensure continuity across phases.

Qualifications

Strong background in project management; Electrical Engineering preferred . Experience: Demonstrated PM experience on OHTL (132 kV or higher) ; substation experience strongly preferred. Regional experience: Middle East required; Iraq preferred. Certifications: PMP/PMI-SP/PMI-RMP (or equivalent) preferred. Tools: Primavera P6 or MS Project; solid Excel/PowerPoint; familiarity with QA/QC (ITPs), HSE systems, and contract/admin procedures.

Languages: English (fluent for reporting/meetings); Arabic desirable.

Benefits

Pension Plan Paid Time Off Training & Development