Project Site Manager - (Owner's Engineer) - Abu Dhabi

Job Title: Project Site Manager - (Owner's Engineer) - Abu Dhabi Email Id - [email protected] While Applying - please mention in subjectline - Position and Project – Sumitomo and Location as Abu Dhabi Role Summary The Project Site Manager will lead the Owner's Engineer site supervision team and act as the primary site representative for overseeing EPC contractor activities during construction, commissioning, testing, and handover of the Al Nouf IPP Project. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with EPC contract requirements, project specifications, international standards, HSE requirements, quality expectations, project schedules, and performance guarantees. Key Responsibilities Project Management & Site Supervision Lead and manage the multidisciplinary Owner's Engineer site team throughout construction, commissioning, and handover activities. Monitor EPC contractor performance against approved schedules, milestones, quality standards, and contractual obligations. Coordinate daily site activities and ensure construction works are executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, specifications, and applicable codes. Conduct regular progress meetings with EPC contractors and stakeholders and provide recommendations on corrective actions where required. Technical Oversight Review engineering deliverables, construction methodologies, commissioning procedures, and technical submittals. Ensure compliance with project requirements, international engineering practices, and Owner standards. Coordinate technical interfaces with EWEC, TAQA Transmission, ADNOC, and other external stakeholders. Quality, HSE & Compliance Monitor implementation of quality assurance, quality control, health, safety, and environmental management systems. Lead site audits, inspections, non-conformance management, and punch list closeout activities. Ensure compliance with project permits, environmental requirements, and EPC contractual obligations. Commissioning & Handover Supervise commissioning, reliability, performance, and acceptance testing activities. Review test results and provide recommendations regarding Mechanical Completion, Substantial Completion, COD, and Final Acceptance. Support punch list close-out, handover documentation, as-built verification, and warranty management activities. Reporting & Stakeholder Management Prepare and review weekly and monthly project reports covering safety, quality, schedule, and progress status. Provide regular updates to the Project Director and Client management team. Support lenders, insurers, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders on technical matters when required. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Power Engineering. Master's Degree in Engineering or Project Management preferred. PMP Certification or equivalent project management qualification is desirable. Membership of a recognized professional engineering institution is preferred. Experience Requirements Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in power generation, EPC, Owner's Engineer, utility, or large infrastructure projects. Minimum 5 years in a Site Manager, Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, or Project Manager role on large-scale power projects. Proven experience on Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCPP), Thermal Power Plants, IPP projects, or similar utility-scale energy projects. Previous Middle East/GCC experience is highly preferred. Strong experience in construction supervision, commissioning, performance testing, and EPC contract administration.

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in power generation, EPC, Owner's Engineer, utility, or large infrastructure projects. Minimum 5 years in a Site Manager, Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, or Project Manager role on large-scale power projects. Proven experience on Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCPP), Thermal Power Plants, IPP projects, or similar utility-scale energy projects. Previous Middle East/GCC experience is highly preferred. Strong experience in construction supervision, commissioning, performance testing, and EPC contract administration. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Power Engineering. Master's Degree in Engineering or Project Management preferred. PMP Certification or equivalent project management qualification is desirable. Membership of a recognized professional engineering institution is preferred.

Project Management & Site Supervision Lead and manage the multidisciplinary Owner's Engineer site team throughout construction, commissioning, and handover activities. Monitor EPC contractor performance against approved schedules, milestones, quality standards, and contractual obligations. Coordinate daily site activities and ensure construction works are executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, specifications, and applicable codes. Conduct regular progress meetings with EPC contractors and stakeholders and provide recommendations on corrective actions where required. Technical Oversight Review engineering deliverables, construction methodologies, commissioning procedures, and technical submittals. Ensure compliance with project requirements, international engineering practices, and Owner standards. Coordinate technical interfaces with EWEC, TAQA Transmission, ADNOC, and other external stakeholders. Quality, HSE & Compliance Monitor implementation of quality assurance, quality control, health, safety, and environmental management systems. Lead site audits, inspections, non-conformance management, and punch list closeout activities. Ensure compliance with project permits, environmental requirements, and EPC contractual obligations. Commissioning & Handover Supervise commissioning, reliability, performance, and acceptance testing activities. Review test results and provide recommendations regarding Mechanical Completion, Substantial Completion, COD, and Final Acceptance. Support punch list close-out, handover documentation, as-built verification, and warranty management activities. Reporting & Stakeholder Management Prepare and review weekly and monthly project reports covering safety, quality, schedule, and progress status. Provide regular updates to the Project Director and Client management team. Support lenders, insurers, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders on technical matters when required.