Project Manager – Electrical

Job Description
JIGPC is Jazan Integrated Gasification & amp; Power Company; a $12B joint venture between Air Products, Air Products Qudra, ACWA Power, and Saudi Aramco established to acquire, commission, start-up, and operate the IGCC gasification and power facility at Jazan Economic City.

The candidate will be working in the Project Delivery group, reporting to Project Director, at the IGCC facility located in the Jazan Economic City (JEC) in the southwest portion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Project Delivery coordinates with and supports all functions to achieve a common goal of safe, reliable, and efficient commissioning, start-up, and operations of the IGCC facility. Experience in the execution of projects in a Brown Field, Oil and Gas working environment with multiple SIMOPS during commissioning and start-up is highly desirable.

This role will be working for JIGPC directly through 3rd party manpower supply contractor. The role is based out of Jazan Economic City (site), working 6 days (non-rotation).

Position Summary:

Ensure the Projects assigned are executed in a timely manner within the approved budget and schedule
Ensure adequate and effective communication within and across the project team, internal and external stakeholders
Ensure technical and execution risks are identified and managed
Establish and maintain relationships with senior management, operations, maintenance, engineering, and Saudi Aramco personnel to achieve success
Ensure progress status is transparent and accurately reported on a periodic basis

Principal Accountabilities:

Works with Engineering to develop the scope, cost, and schedule of Projects during the development phases. Prepares Project Execution Plans in support of the project approval process.
Works jointly with Engineering and Transmission Service Provider coordinating the activities and studies to be developed to fulfill the specific project requirements in this regard in a timely and efficient manner.
Reports to the Project Director as Project Manager on assigned projects during the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning phases of the project. Coordinate with company Engineers and Contractor Engineers & amp; designers.
Executes assigned work in accordance with the Project Execution Plan and applicable Project Procedures and Standards. Ensures that the work follows applicable HSE, Quality, and financial standards and procedures at all times.
Leads a team of direct and indirect reports to deliver projects safely according to the agreed scope, budget, and schedule.
Manages the Engineering Contractor during the design and procurement phase.
Manages Procurement activities by the Engineering Contractor and internal departments in accordance with the agreed scope of work of the project.
Understands the technical content of Electrical Engineering documents. Coordinates reviews of the documents and ensures compliance with the overall objectives of the project and the needs of the business.
Manages the interfaces between the various parties on the project including Engineering, Contractors, Vendors, Operations, HSE, and Quality.
Leads the planning and execution of the fieldwork in conjunction with the Construction Management, Quality Management, and HSE teams as well as Contractors and Vendors.
Ensures that the contractors are progressing within the agreed manhour and cost budgets and in accordance with the project schedule. Reports any deviations and applies agreed-on corrective actions where required.
Provides input to the project controls team for cost and schedule reporting.
Ensures that records are managed in the electronic filing system as required by the company procedures.
Ensure that all scope changes are properly raised and recorded to cover manhours, costs, and schedule impacts and coordinate on review of change order documents.
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 15+ years of experience in Electrical Power Plants Project Management
Strong EPC Contractor experience
Proficient with Project Management and Business processes including planning, cost estimation, cost control, contract management and procurement, Management of Change, Control of Work, Quality Management Systems, and EHS management systems.
Experience in large Electrical projects during design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning & testing, and start-up.
Must have strong leadership and multi-discipline coordination skills and be able to plan work logically.
Hardworking, proactive, and possessing a teamwork attitude with leadership and problem-solving skills.
Good English communication skills.
Competent in using MS word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications