Project Manager - Substation
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About the Role
Lead PMC activities for EPC/LSTK contractor execution of a new 34.5/13.8kV airport substation and MV network modernization project.
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Responsibilities
- Lead PMC activities for EPC/LSTK contractor execution of a new 34.5/13.8kV airport substation and MV network modernization project.
- Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination.
- Review and approve project execution plans, design execution plans, procurement plans, and construction methodologies.
- Monitor project milestones, progress reporting, risk management, and contract compliance.
- Interface with Airport Operations, Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, HSSE, SEC, Matarat, and external stakeholders.
- Chair weekly and monthly project review meetings.
- Manage and review all detailed engineering submissions at 60%, 90%, and IFC stages.
- Provide technical leadership for substations, switchgear, protection systems, and distribution networks.
- Review and approve ETAP studies, load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, arc flash studies, etc.
- Oversee site construction activities including substation buildings, transformers, RMUs, MV/LV cable installation, etc.
- Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
- Maintain the project risk register and lead monthly risk workshops.
Requirements
- 15 20 years of experience in substation projects.
- Experience in PMC activities for EPC/LSTK contracts.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, substations, and MV networks.
- Familiarity with SEC standards, Saudi Building Code, IEC, IEEE, NFPA.
- Experience with power system studies (ETAP, load flow, short circuit, arc flash, etc.).
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering reviews.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead PMC activities for EPC/LSTK contractor execution of a new 34.5/13.8kV airport substation and MV network modernization project.
- Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination.
- Review and approve project execution plans, design execution plans, procurement plans, and construction methodologies.
- Monitor project milestones, progress reporting, risk management, and contract compliance.
- Interface with Airport Operations, Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, HSSE, SEC, Matarat, and external stakeholders.
- Chair weekly and monthly project review meetings.
- Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director or line manager.
Engineering Management
- Manage and review all detailed engineering submissions at 60%, 90%, and IFC stages.
- Review FEED verification reports and ensure compliance with project objectives.
- Ensure compliance with SEC standards, Saudi Building Code, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and airport operational requirements.
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering reviews involving Electrical, Civil & Structural, Mechanical & HVAC, Fire Protection, Communications, SCADA/ADMS, Cybersecurity systems.
- Review technical queries (TQs), design deviations, value engineering proposals, and constructability studies.
Electrical Systems Oversight
- Provide technical leadership for Substations, 34.5kV Metal Clad Switchgear, 13.8kV Metal Clad Switchgear, Busbar Systems, Protection & Control Systems, Auxiliary AC/DC Systems, Battery Banks and Chargers, Station Service Transformers, Transformers, 30/40MVA 34.5/13.8kV Power Transformers, 20/26.6MVA
Power System Studies & Protection
- Review and approve ETAP Studies, Load Flow Analysis, Short Circuit Analysis, Arc Flash Studies, Harmonic Analysis, Relay Coordination Studies, Motor Starting Studies, Grounding Studies.
- Validate protection philosophies and relay settings.
- Ensure system reliability and N 1 redundancy requirements are achieved.
- Review SCADA integration and operational control strategies.
Construction & Site Supervision
- Oversee site construction activities including Substation buildings, Transformers, RMUs, MV/LV cable installation, Utility tunnel works, HDD crossings, Duct banks, Earthing systems, Fire protection systems.
- Ensure airport operations are maintained without disruption during construction.
- Manage outage planning, switching programs, and energization activities.
- Verify compliance with approved IFC drawings and method statements.
Testing, Commissioning & Energization
- Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Witness Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
- Review commissioning procedures and energization plans.
- Lead integrated testing of Transformers, Switchgear, Protection Relays, RMUs, SCADA Systems, Communication Networks.
- Ensure successful cutover and transition to operational systems.
- Coordinate with the SEC and Airport Operations for energization approvals.
Risk & Stakeholder Management
- Maintain the project risk register.
- Lead monthly risk workshops.
- Manage constructability reviews and interface management plans.
- Coordinate with SEC, National Grid, Airport Operations, IT & Cybersecurity, Airside Operations, Utility Authorities, Consultants and Contractors.
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