Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Construction Director to lead the construction and execution of a major utility-scale energy project in Saudi Arabia.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in large-scale power, renewable energy, solar PV, energy infrastructure, transmission & distribution, substations, or related EPC projects. Direct BESS experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall construction and site execution of a major energy project.
- Manage EPC/EPCM contractors, subcontractors, consultants, OEMs and Owner’s Engineers.
- Oversee construction activities from mobilization through commissioning, energization and handover.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and according to required quality standards.
- Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning activities.
- Monitor project progress, schedule, cost, quality and HSE performance.
- Review construction methodologies, schedules, method statements, ITPs and technical submissions.
- Manage interfaces between civil, electrical, mechanical, grid connection and commissioning activities.
- Coordinate with clients, project company management, grid operators, authorities and other key stakeholders.
- Support contract administration, variations, claims, change orders and commercial matters.
- Oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization and performance testing.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi regulations, grid requirements and project specifications.
- Provide regular construction and progress reports to senior management.
- Support O&M mobilization and transition from construction to operations.
- Lead and develop multidisciplinary project and site teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Power Engineering or a related discipline.
- 10–20+ years of experience in construction/project management within the energy, power, renewable energy or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong experience in one or more of the following:
- Utility-scale Solar PV
- Power Generation
- Renewable Energy
- Substations
- Transmission & Distribution
- Grid Infrastructure
- Energy Storage / BESS
- Large-scale EPC projects
- Proven experience managing EPC/EPCM contractors and multidisciplinary construction teams.
- Strong understanding of construction planning, project controls, commissioning and project handover.
- Experience managing major contractors, consultants, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
- Experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of contracts, commercial management, claims, variations and project risk.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to work at a major project site in Saudi Arabia.
Preferred
- Experience with utility-scale renewable energy or hybrid energy projects.
- Experience with BESS or energy storage projects.
- IPP/developer-side experience.
- Experience with grid connection, energization and performance testing.
- PMP, HSE or other relevant professional certifications.
- Experience working with international EPC contractors and Owner’s Engineers.
