Project Engineering Manager - Substation

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Project Engineering Manager (Pem)

• , the individual shall ensure that all engineering activities of the project are executed within the stipulated time, meeting both quality and cost requirements.
• The PEM shall ensure adherence to the
• L2 schedule
• , work on
• optimizations and alternate solutions
• , and drive quick delivery with a positive margin.
• The role includes
• inter‑discipline coordination
• (PV, BESS, OHTL, Civil, Structural, MEP & Instrumentation), as well as
• work allocation and man‑hours planning
• across project roles.
• ****Key Responsibilities****
• ****Planning & Coordination****
• Plan, schedule, assign work, establish priorities, and ensure timely completion as per specifications.
• Coordinate with all discipline engineering teams and resolve engineering conflicts.
• Balance depth of engineering analysis with time and cost constraints.
• Coordinate with Remote Engineering Office, Local Consultants, ACWA, NEGU, and local authorities for engineering approvals.
• Coordinate with the Project Planning Manager to align engineering deliveries with the project schedule.
• Conduct regular project review meetings to ensure schedule adherence.
• Conduct internal review meetings for resource optimization and productivity enhancement.

**Engineering Review & Approvals**

• Review engineering documents prepared by the Remote Engineering Office and assign them to Local Adaptation Consultants for translation and compliance with local standards.
• Review designs, calculations, and drawings; ensure timely submissions and client approvals.
• Review non‑conformance and concession reports.
• Review drawings prepared by Design Engineers and Draughtspersons.
• Ensure BIM implementation in projects.

**Vendor & Procurement Support**

• Clarify vendor‑related issues and ensure timely delivery of materials to site.
• Support Supply Chain Management in resolving procurement issues and finalizing vendor engineering orders.
• Review vendor evaluations against client technical specifications.
• Ensure issuance of Manufacturing Clearance through effective communication with suppliers.
• Provide post‑tender clarifications to the Contracts team after vendor discussions.

**Site & Field Engineering Support**

• Provide technical support to the construction and commissioning teams.
• Support site execution teams on design‑related issues and commercial matters.
• Review critical issues and procedural delays related to equipment design.

**BOQ, Estimation & Documentation**

• Enable and review accurate estimation for Bill of Materials.
• Support BOQ preparation, review of pre‑bid offers, and technical submissions.
• Highlight additional/variation scope to the client with proper documentation.
• Maintain project‑specific EDRC deliverables in a structured file server.

**Leadership & Team Management**

• Lead and manage Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughtspersons.
• Promote independent actions to improve operational efficiency and customer relations.
• Resolve conflicts between engineers and customers to achieve mutual satisfaction.
• Monitor and guide the team on lessons learned from ongoing/executed projects.
• Communicate and clarify deliverable lists and resource requirements with the client.
• ****Technical Expertise****
• The PEM must possess strong expertise in
• primary and secondary engineering
• for substation projects, including:
• ****Substation Engineering****
• Thorough understanding of GIS/AIS substation design up to 500 kV.
• Experience in PV/BESS plant engineering and AIS substations (preferred).
• Mandatory experience working in Uzbekistan, with preference for candidates experienced in obtaining approvals from NEGU and local authorities.
• ****Equipment Knowledge****
• Proficiency in selection of:
• + Power Transformers
• + Reactors
• + Circuit Breakers
• + Disconnectors
• + Instrument Transformers
• ****Design Expertise****
• Substation primary & secondary design including:
• + Earthing
• + Lighting
• + Lightning Protection
• + Cabling
• + Civil/MEP/Instrumentation interfaces

+ SCADA & Control Systems

• ****Project Execution Knowledge****
• Experience leading projects across different geographies, clients, and utilities.
• Understanding of contractual technical requirements.
• Strong interviewing and team‑assessment skills.
• ****Operating Network****
• ****Internal****
• Head of Engineering
• Inter‑discipline Heads

• Supply Chain Management

• Quality Team
• Contracts Team
• ****External****

• Vendors (Engineering & Quality Teams)

• Government Authorities (NEGU, Ministry of Construction)
• ****Key Value Drivers****

• On‑Time Delivery (Schedule Adherence)

• Timely Approval of SLA for Engineering Services
• Man‑Hour Management
• Support for Monthly Invoicing
• Savings through Quality & Cost Optimization
• Skill Development
• Digitalization
• Successor Development

• Productivity (Man‑Hours Utilization)

• Strike Rate of Bids Submitted (if applicable)
• ****Software Skills Required****
• Mandatory: General awareness of MS Office
• Desirable: DIgSILENT, PSCAD, CYMGRD, Project Planning Tools
• ****Behavioural Attributes****
• ****Market Insight****
• Market Foresight
• Leveraging Opportunities
• ****Customer at Core****
• Sustainable Partnerships
• Anticipating Needs
• Customer Centricity
• ****Disruptive Innovation****

• Take Calculated Risks

• ****Collaborate & Influence****
• Internal Stakeholders
• External Stakeholders