Project Manager - Electrical
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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life.
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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life.
You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.
You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support a major construction development on the West of Riyadh.
This role requires strong design management capability, technical leadership, and hands‑on site management experience, particularly within large, complex GCC projects.
Responsibilities
- Act as the Client’s Electrical Project Manager, representing the Developer throughout construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Prepare dashboards, technical reports, and executive updates for senior leadership.
- Lead electrical planning and scheduling activities in alignment with the master program.
- Review and approve all electrical system designs, including power distribution, ELV/ICT, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, and specialty electrical packages.
- Ensure designs meet operational performance requirements, sustainability targets, and long‑term maintainability.
- Provide technical input during tendering, including evaluation of electrical contractors and preparation of recommendation reports.
- Support the contracting strategy for major electrical packages.
- Monitor site installation works, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and local authority regulations.
- Coordinate electrical activities with civil, mechanical, architectural, and specialist systems teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Identify electrical risks that could impact cost, schedule, or safety, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Oversee testing, commissioning, and performance verification of all electrical and ELV systems.
- Ensure complete electrical handover, including O&M manuals, as‑builts, warranties, and training for operations teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical project management within major construction or infrastructure projects
- Strong background in electrical design management and multidisciplinary coordination
- Proven experience delivering large‑scale projects in the GCC (KSA preferred)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills
- Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
- Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
- Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.
- Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
- With us, you can.
- Apply today.
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