JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Location:
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality:
Any Nationality
Salary:
Not Specified
Gender:
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency:
Not Specified
Job Function:
Engineering - Civil & Construction
Company Industry:
Construction
Position summary
The site manager will act as the overall on-site representative, responsible for managing construction activities, coordinating contractors, and ensuring compliance with project schedule, quality, HSE, and contractual requirements. This is a 100% resident position.
Key responsibilities
- Full responsibility for day-to-day site management of the solar PV project.
- Coordinate and supervise all site activities including civil, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning works.
- Act as the primary interface with EPC contractors, subcontractors, Owner’s Engineer, and client.
- Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality plans, and HSE requirements.
- Monitor construction progress and support schedule recovery actions where required.
- Lead site coordination meetings and report progress, risks, and issues to project management.
- Ensure site documentation, daily reports, NCRs, RFIs, and progress records are properly managed.
- Support handover activities and readiness for commissioning and commercial operation.
Minimum qualifications & experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, or equivalent).
- 8–10+ years’ experience in energy projects, preferably solar PV.
- Strong experience in site construction supervision, contractor coordination, and quality control.
- Proven leadership on utility-scale or large infrastructure projects.
- Strong reporting and stakeholder management skills.
Site presence
100% resident on site (mandatory)
Commercial note
All-inclusive resident daily/monthly rate to cover: salary/fee, accommodation, transport, per diem, insurance, taxes, and mobilisation.
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