# Operations Manager - Substation Projects — Confidential

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Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 80,000 to 130,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-23
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## Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager / Projects Director to lead the delivery of our substation construction portfolio, spanning greenfield builds, brownfield upgrades, and AIS/GIS installations across [transmission/distribution] voltage levels. This is a senior leadership role responsible for operational delivery, commercial performance, and team leadership across all active substation projects.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Own end-to-end delivery of all substation projects — from contract award through construction, testing/commissioning, and handover

• Set and enforce project execution standards, schedules, and quality benchmarks across the project portfolio

• Act as the escalation point for project risks, delays, and technical/commercial disputes

• Drive standardization of project controls, reporting, and execution methodology across sites.

Substation Project Management

• Provide hands-on oversight of substation-specific execution: civil works, structural steel, equipment installation (transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, protection & control panels), cabling, testing, and commissioning

• Ensure compliance with relevant grid codes, utility specifications, and safety/regulatory standards (e.g., IEC/IEEE, local utility/TSO requirements)

• Manage interfaces with clients, utilities, EPC partners, and equipment OEMs

• Oversee scheduling and resourcing across concurrent substation projects to avoid conflicts and delays

P&L and Commercial Management

• Full ownership of the operations P&L — revenue, cost, margin, and cash flow across the project portfolio

• Review and approve project budgets, cost forecasts, and variance analyses

• Partner with commercial/finance teams on contract terms, change orders, claims, and margin protection

• Identify cost overruns early and implement corrective action plans

• Report portfolio financial performance to executive leadership on a regular cadence

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Site Managers, and engineering staff

• Build a high-performing operations team; manage hiring, performance, and succession planning

• Foster a strong safety culture across all sites (HSE ownership).

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as senior client-facing representative for major accounts and utility relationships

• Manage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies

• Support business development with technical/commercial input on new bids and tenders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master's/MBA a plus)

• 15+ years in construction/EPC, with a minimum of 8-10 years specifically in substation project management.

• Demonstrated ownership of P&L — budgeting, cost control, margin management, and financial reporting at a project or portfolio level

• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent substation projects from award to energization

• Strong working knowledge of substation equipment, testing/commissioning procedures, and applicable codes/standards

• Experience managing client, utility, and regulatory relationships

• Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, construction, commercial).

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent project management certification

• Experience with EPC or turnkey substation contracts

• Familiarity with contract types (FIDIC, NEC, lump-sum, cost-plus) and claims management

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## Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master's/MBA a plus). 15+ years in construction/EPC, with a minimum of 8-10 years specifically in substation project management. Demonstrated ownership of P&L — budgeting, cost control, margin management, and financial reporting at a project or portfolio level. Proven track record managing multiple concurrent substation projects from award to energization. Strong working knowledge of substation equipment, testing/commissioning procedures, and applicable codes/standards. Experience managing client, utility, and regulatory relationships. Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, construction, commercial).

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