Senior Project Manager

The opportunityEnsures (with Project Management/ HR support) that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates and develops direct and indirect reports within HR policies. Coordinates local accommodation, site facilities, office equipment, petty cash, etc.How You’ll Make An ImpactPlans project on-site activities with Project Manager including necessary local resources, equipment and milestones. Coordinates agreement between customer, partners and external resources on construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization and policy and support Project Manager and project Control in R&O management.Responsible, from receiving the assigned site area from the customer or Project Manager to handing over to the end customer on completion day, for coordinating all on-site activities to ensure the successful execution of start-up, construction, erection, testing and commissioning activities in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements.Serves as a project representative by building and maintaining effective relationships with customers, partners as well as other local organizations such as authorities, banks, and suppliers to ensure their active support of field activities.Ensures detailed and up-to-date construction Health & Safety (H&S) plan is in place in respect of each work package, compliant with the ABB H&S plan. Ensures all on-site resources are properly trained on company health, safety and environment policy and proactively promotes health and safety considerations to project partners throughout the project.Empowered to suspend any activities on site (be it by ABB personnel or by subcontractors) in case of HSE violation and, if a situation arises, takes the necessary steps to ensure that ABB employees and other persons who may be present are not put at risk.Ensures correct handling, storage and installation of ABB-delivered, equipment, coordinating on-site storage as well as shipment logistics to secure timely site delivery of equipment and material.Supports, Project Management, Supply Chain Management in supplier negotiations, claims and project changes. Manages the sub-contractors on site hired by ABB to ensure necessary quality and progress achieved to meet delivery date and agreed standards.Controls project cost for the project site work; monitors actual spend against forecasts and estimates final cost for the same. Manages the petty cash and has delegated authority for local purchasing within agreed limits.Ensures all documentation is modified and updated as necessary, the document handling system is maintained, and latest revisions are used for the construction work on site.Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.Your backgroundBachelors/ Masters, exposure to PMP and Management studies are added advantages.Minimum relevant Experience of 8-12 years in relevant.Specific skills required Exposure to Telecom, SCADA, RTU, contract management, Negotiation skills with contractors, should be Arabic Expert, Willing to travel.Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.