Project Manager - Power Transmission (local Talent)

KBR

Basra, Iraq
Hv/ehv transmission project experience
Substation and power plant delivery
Epc contractor and subcontractor management
The role involves leading the full lifecycle delivery of power projects including overhead transmission lines, substations, and power plants within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the full lifecycle delivery of power projects including overhead transmission lines, substations, and power plants within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
  • Candidates must drive coordination across EPC phases with a strong focus on contractor performance, risk management, and HSE compliance, particularly in oil and gas environments.
  • The position requires overseeing design alignment across civil, electrical, protection, and SCADA disciplines while managing testing, energization, and commissioning for successful handover.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading the full lifecycle delivery of power projects including overhead transmission lines, substations, and power plants within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • HV/EHV transmission project experience
  • Substation and power plant delivery
  • EPC contractor and subcontractor management
  • HSE compliance in oil & gas environments
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • IEC/IEEE standards knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Strong problem-solving under pressure
  • Commercial contract management skills
  • Stakeholder coordination with authorities
  • PMP certification advantage

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering
  • 20 years in HV/EHV transmission projects
  • Oil & gas project experience strongly preferred
  • PMP certification is an advantage

Work Rights

Local Talent required

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