Construction Director Renewable Energy / Power

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Construction Director to lead the construction and execution of a major utility-scale energy project in Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in large-scale power, renewable energy, solar PV, energy infrastructure, transmission & distribution, substations, or related EPC projects. Direct BESS experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall construction and site execution of a major energy project.


• Manage EPC/EPCM contractors, subcontractors, consultants, OEMs and Owner’s Engineers.


• Oversee construction activities from mobilization through commissioning, energization and handover.


• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and according to required quality standards.


• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning activities.


• Monitor project progress, schedule, cost, quality and HSE performance.


• Review construction methodologies, schedules, method statements, ITPs and technical submissions.


• Manage interfaces between civil, electrical, mechanical, grid connection and commissioning activities.


• Coordinate with clients, project company management, grid operators, authorities and other key stakeholders.


• Support contract administration, variations, claims, change orders and commercial matters.


• Oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization and performance testing.


• Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi regulations, grid requirements and project specifications.


• Provide regular construction and progress reports to senior management.


• Support O&M mobilization and transition from construction to operations.


• Lead and develop multidisciplinary project and site teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Power Engineering or a related discipline.


• 10–20+ years of experience in construction/project management within the energy, power, renewable energy or infrastructure sectors.


• Strong experience in one or more of the following:
  
  
  
  • Utility-scale Solar PV
  
  
  • Power Generation
  
  
  • Renewable Energy
  
  
  • Substations
  
  
  • Transmission & Distribution
  
  
  • Grid Infrastructure
  
  
  • Energy Storage / BESS
  
  
  • Large-scale EPC projects
  
  
  
  


• Proven experience managing EPC/EPCM contractors and multidisciplinary construction teams.


• Strong understanding of construction planning, project controls, commissioning and project handover.


• Experience managing major contractors, consultants, suppliers and other project stakeholders.


• Experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC is highly preferred.


• Strong knowledge of contracts, commercial management, claims, variations and project risk.


• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.


• Ability to work at a major project site in Saudi Arabia.

Preferred

• Experience with utility-scale renewable energy or hybrid energy projects.


• Experience with BESS or energy storage projects.


• IPP/developer-side experience.


• Experience with grid connection, energization and performance testing.


• PMP, HSE or other relevant professional certifications.


• Experience working with international EPC contractors and Owner’s Engineers.