Site Project Manager-SWRO
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About the Role
WSP in the Middle East seeks a Site Manager for an SWRO desalination project in Fujairah, UAE. The role involves leading on-site construction, installation, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with specifications, timelines, and safety standards.
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Responsibilities
- Manage day to day site operations for the SWRO desalination project
- Coordinate and supervise civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation works
- Ensure project execution aligns with approved schedules, budgets, and contractual requirements
- Oversee installation of SWRO systems including intake/outfall, pretreatment, RO units, and post treatment systems
- Enforce HSE standards and ensure compliance with company policies and UAE regulations
- Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments
- Implement QA/QC procedures to ensure work meets technical and quality standards
- Coordinate with EPC contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives
- Monitor progress and prepare regular reports on project status, risks, and mitigation actions
- Manage site resources including manpower, equipment, and materials
- Support testing, pre commissioning, and commissioning activities
- Resolve on site technical and operational issues efficiently
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 15 20 years of experience in large industrial or infrastructure projects
- At least 5 years of experience in a Site Manager or similar leadership role
- Proven experience in SWRO desalination or large scale water treatment projects
- Strong knowledge of desalination processes, equipment, and construction practices
- Familiarity with international standards and codes (e.g., ASME, API, ISO)
- Experience working on projects in the Middle East, preferably UAE
- Proficiency in project planning and management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills
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Job Description
- The Site Manager will lead and manage all on site activities for a Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination project based in Fujairah, UAE.
- The role is responsible for ensuring successful execution of construction, installation, and commissioning works in compliance with project specifications, timelines, budget, and quality standards.
- The Site Manager will act as the key interface between the project team, contractors, and client representatives while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Manage day to day site operations for the SWRO desalination project.
- Coordinate and supervise civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation works.
- Ensure project execution aligns with approved schedules, budgets, and contractual requirements.
- Oversee installation of SWRO systems including intake/outfall, pretreatment, RO units, and post treatment systems.
- Enforce HSE standards and ensure compliance with company policies and UAE regulations.
- Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments.
- Implement QA/QC procedures to ensure work meets technical and quality standards.
- Coordinate with EPC contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives.
- Monitor progress and prepare regular reports on project status, risks, and mitigation actions.
- Manage site resources including manpower, equipment, and materials.
- Support testing, pre commissioning, and commissioning activities.
- Resolve on site technical and operational issues efficiently.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 15 20 years of experience in large industrial or infrastructure projects.
- At least 5 years of experience in a Site Manager or similar leadership role.
- Proven experience in SWRO desalination or large scale water treatment projects.
- Strong knowledge of desalination processes, equipment, and construction practices.
- Familiarity with international standards and codes (e.g., ASME, API, ISO).
- Experience working on projects in the Middle East, preferably UAE.
- Proficiency in project planning and management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
- Relevant certifications such as PMP or NEBOSH (preferred).
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.
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