Project Director

Key ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee large-scale transmission and distribution projects involving 350 kV, 380 kV, 400 kV, or higher-voltage substations and transmission lines.Manage complete project lifecycles, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.Demonstrate strong experience in executing major transmission projects for National Grid Saudi Arabia, preferably with direct involvement in at least one significant high-voltage project.Develop project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation frameworks.Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams across engineering, project controls, procurement, construction, quality, and commissioning.Ensure compliance with client specifications, international standards, utility requirements, and applicable safety regulations.Monitor project progress against contractual milestones, cost targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules.Manage client relationships, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.Identify project risks, resolve critical technical and execution issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain project timelines.Oversee the design and execution of high-voltage substations, overhead transmission lines, underground cable systems, and associated infrastructure, as applicable.Ensure effective management of contracts, variations, claims, commercial negotiations, and change control.Drive HSE compliance, quality assurance, project governance, and operational excellence across all project activities.Lead project review meetings and present progress reports, financial performance, risk assessments, and recovery plans to senior management and clients.Coordinate with utility authorities and regulatory bodies to secure necessary approvals, inspections, energization clearances, and project handover.Ensure successful project completion within approved budgets, contractual requirements, and agreed timelines.Required Qualifications & Experience22+ years of overall experience in the power transmission and distribution sector.Extensive experience in high-voltage transmission projects rated 380 kV and above, preferably 380 kV, 400 kV, or higher.Experience working with National Grid Saudi Arabia (National Grid SA) is strongly preferred.Must have successfully managed or directed at least one major high-voltage transmission project from execution through commissioning or handover.Strong expertise in project management, engineering coordination, construction, commissioning, and contract administration.Proven experience managing large project budgets, multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.Strong understanding of transmission substations, transmission lines, power system infrastructure, and utility project standards.Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification or project management certification is an advantage.Excellent leadership, commercial, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.