Supports electrical retrofit projects from planning through implementation and post-retrofit operations. Responsibilities include monitoring schedules, managing internal and external interfaces, securing documentation approvals, preparing progress reports and executive presentations, supporting contractor supervision, coordinating with government entities, overseeing O&M services, verifying performance guarantees, and resolving Finance and Legal issues. The role requires building retrofit knowledge, contractor performance management experience, and strong English and Arabic communication skills.
Main Responsibilities:
- Supporting the contract in completion of planned project activities.
- Monitor project progress and ensure all activities are completed in the required timeline.
- Ensure Contractor obtains all required approvals for all project documentation.
- Manage all project internal and external interfaces.
- Update and review progress on a weekly basis and highlight areas of concern that require intervention.
- Prepare and issue weekly progress reports for projects.
- Prepare periodic slides for executive management presentation.
Project management support
- Support Project Manager in project execution, field visits, and technical project review.
- Compile inputs to prepare project planning reports.
Retrofit implementation support
- Support in supervising the ESCOs responsible for the design, installation, and commissioning of projects.
- Support in the Project Manager in managing the relationship with the Government entity.
Post-retrofit support
- Support the supervision of O&M services provided.
- Support the Project Manager in ensuring that the performance guarantees are satisfied.
- Liaise with Finance / Legal to resolve any issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or any related field
- CEM / CMVP certification is preferred.
• SEC designer or installer solar certification is preferred
Experience & Skills
-Minimum of 4 years in a project management role with responsibility for the performance of contractors; preferably with retrofit experience within ESCO (or EPC) industry experience
-Interpersonal: Professional proficiency of English required; fluency in Arabic is a must; effective communication skills (written and verbal); effective time management skills; ability to manage concurrent projects
-Technical: Technical knowledge relating to building retrofits and potential savings
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