Project Manager - Substation Refurbishment

About the role

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Project Manager to lead, coordinate and manage substation refurbishment and replacement works within a hydro power plant environment for a national utility board. The project must be delivered safely, on time, within budget and in compliance with technical and contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules and work programs, and define scope, milestones, deliverables and resource requirements.
• Monitor progress against approved timelines and budgets, track daily, weekly and monthly progress, and prepare weekly site reports and monthly performance reports and dashboards.
• Act as focal point for project controls roll-out, coordinate the site team, collect and share lessons learned, and streamline reporting to senior management.
• Identify risks, delays and bottlenecks and implement mitigation actions.
• Oversee site execution, conduct regular inspections and audits, and ensure compliance with client standards, safety regulations and quality requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture, enforce HSE requirements, and monitor installation, testing and commissioning quality.
• Maintain project documentation such as site reports, progress records, drawings and technical submissions, and submit them on time to the client and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• At least 10 years of experience in electrical HV substation projects, including engineering, construction, testing and commissioning.
• At least 5 years of project management experience for substation projects as Project Manager, Construction Manager or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in 132kV and above grid projects.
• Familiarity with the client's technical requirements, project procedures, safety regulations and authority approvals.
• Registered with BEM and/or PMP certification is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Proven ability to manage project cost, schedule, quality, safety and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience in HV/EHV substation testing and commissioning.