Construction Manager - OHL | UAE

Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.

As a Construction Manager – Overhead Line (OHL) Projects, you will be responsible for leading and managing the construction of overhead transmission line projects ranging from 11 kV up to 400 kV. The role requires full ownership of site execution activities, ensuring compliance with approved designs, safety regulations, quality standards, contractual requirements, and client expectations throughout the construction phase until handover.

• Managing and overseeing the full construction lifecycle of OHL projects, including tower foundation works, tower erection, conductor stringing, sagging, testing, and final handover.
• Coordinating closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth and timely site execution.
• Reviewing project drawings, route surveys, method statements, and work procedures to ensure full technical and contractual compliance.
• Monitoring construction progress, manpower deployment, equipment, and site resources to meet project schedules and milestones.
• Leading site teams and enforcing strict adherence to HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, and quality standards.
• Identifying construction risks, delays, and site constraints, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinating with engineering, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure material availability and timely delivery.
• Preparing and reviewing daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, manpower plans, and quality documentation.
• Chairing site coordination meetings and providing regular updates to project management and senior leadership.
• Supporting testing, inspection, and commissioning activities to ensure successful project completion and handover.

We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction of overhead transmission line projects (11 kV / 22 kV / 33 kV / 132 kV / 220 kV / 400 kV).
• Previous experience in the UAE or GCC region with transmission utilities such as TRANSCO, DEWA, ADDC, SEC, or Kahramaa is highly desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge of tower foundations, erection methods, conductor stringing, sagging, and OHL safety practices.
• Familiarity with EPC project execution, quality standards, surveying, route alignment, and right-of-way management.
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, and construction reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills with the ability to manage site teams and subcontractors effectively.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.