Full Time
Elswedy -
Egypt
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Elswedy

Job Details

  • Lead and manage the entire civil construction scope for EHV substation projects from mobilization to completion and handover.

     

  • Plan, supervise and control all civil site activities including\:
    • Site preparation and temporary facilities
    • Earthworks and grading
    • Foundations and structural concrete works
    • Buildings, trenches, duct banks and underground services
    • Roads, paving, drainage and external infrastructure
  • Coordinate closely with electrical, MEP and commissioning teams to ensure proper interface management and avoid delays to equipment installation and energization milestones.

     

  • Manage and supervise civil subcontractors, construction engineers, foremen and supervisors to ensure productivity, quality and adherence to schedule.
  • Ensure availability of manpower, materials, equipment, tools and approved drawings at site to maintain progress.

     

  • Participate in technical and progress meetings with the client, consultant and internal stakeholders, and provide clear updates on civil progress, constraints and mitigation actions.

     

  • Ensure strict compliance with HSE requirements, safe systems of work, permit conditions and company safety procedures.

     

  • Coordinate all testing, inspections and handover activities related to the civil scope and ensure readiness for subsequent E&I installation activities.
  • Maintain proper site documentation, records, daily reports, progress photographs and tracking of key construction deliverables.
  • Drive timely completion of the project while maintaining required standards of safety, quality, cost control and client satisfaction.
  • Prior experience on TAQA / TRANSCO / transmission utility projects in Abu Dhabi will be a strong advantage.
  • Experience on 400kV GIS substations and major transmission infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
  • Strong leadership personality with the ability to manage multicultural site teams and subcontractors.
  • Capable of working in a client-facing environment with high expectations on quality, schedule and reporting.
  • Practical problem solver with strong coordination and follow-up skills.
  • Strong technical knowledge of civil construction works for EHV substations including\:
    • Reinforced concrete structures and heavy equipment foundations
    • Steel structure foundations and anchor bolt setting
    • Earthworks, formation levels and subgrade preparation
    • Underground drainage, storm water and foul water systems
    • Cable trench and duct bank construction
    • Roads and hardscape works within substation compounds
    • Fire-rated buildings and control room civil works
  • Sound understanding of substation layout requirements and interfaces with\:
    • GIS / AIS equipment
    • Power transformers and reactors
    • Control & relay buildings
    • Cable routing systems
    • Earthing and underground utility coordination
  • Ability to review and interpret\:
    • IFC drawings
    • Shop drawings
    • Civil/structural calculations
    • Method statements and ITPs
    • Material submittals and technical approvals
  • Good understanding of quality standards, testing requirements and construction tolerances applicable to utility infrastructure projects.
  • Familiarity with Abu Dhabi / UAE utility specifications, HSE requirements and authority standards is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in planning and reporting tools such as\:
    • Primavera P6 / MS Project (preferred for planning follow-up and look-ahead monitoring)
    • MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
    • AutoCAD drawing review capability is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of\:
    • Construction sequencing and site logistics
    • Productivity monitoring and resource planning
    • Material take-off verification and progress measurement
    • Risk identification and mitigation during execution
  • Good command of written and spoken English. Arabic is an advantage.

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