Site Manager (Substations)

Role Overview

This position calls for a seasoned, technically strong Site Manager to oversee the complete delivery of high-voltage substation works in Eastern Saudi Arabia. The role is focused on steering site activities from mobilization through construction, testing, commissioning, and final handover to the client. A strong commitment to engineering quality, schedule control, and HSE compliance is essential.

Site Operations and Project Control

• Direct the on-site execution of HV/EHV substation projects, including 380kV scope.
• Guide the project through every phase by coordinating with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve planned milestones.
• Handle EPC contract administration with an eye on risk reduction and efficient use of resources.
• Track site progress and prepare routine daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering achieved milestones, labor hours, and material consumption.
• Organize site logistics and chair daily POD (Plan of the Day) discussions as well as project coordination meetings.

Technical Supervision and Quality Control

• Supervise the installation of major electrical assets such as power transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, circuit breakers, control panels, and auxiliary systems.
• Evaluate and sign off method statements, single-line diagrams, layout drawings, and Inspection and Testing Plans (ITPs).
• Apply QA/QC requirements rigorously so that all work matches IFC drawings and project specifications.
• Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning efforts while ensuring as-built and red-line documentation is updated throughout the work.

Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Drive the implementation of site safety rules and take an active role in all HSE-related project activities.
• Carry out regular safety inspections and prepare risk assessments to support an incident-free workplace.
• Review monthly HSE indicators and labor-hour trends to keep performance aligned with company and client expectations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering is required.
• At least 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction and management of high-voltage transmission substations is expected.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale 380kV projects is highly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of substation systems, electrical equipment installation, protection schemes, control systems, and field execution methods is necessary.
• Familiarity with local utility requirements, inspection procedures, and construction regulations is important.
• Proficiency in construction management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office is needed.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills are required, along with the ability to manage client interactions, negotiate effectively, and resolve site issues.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Eastern, Saudi Arabia.

The vacancy is for an experienced professional who can lead complex power infrastructure work and manage both technical and operational responsibilities at site level.