Operations Manager - EPC

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and overall management for EPC project operations, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Oversee the execution of multiple high-value projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with technical, commercial, and quality requirements.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, annual business plans, and performance improvement measures.
• Ensure adherence to company mission, vision, policies, and compliance with local regulations and international standards.
• Lead operational reviews with Project/Contract Managers and drive action plans for improved efficiency.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, and financial performance to ensure profitability.
• Foster strong client relationships, representing the company at key stakeholder, client, and authority meetings.
• Coordinate with tendering, engineering, and procurement teams during project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate risks by conducting operational and safety risk assessments.
• Mentor, guide, and develop project teams to build capability and ensure high engagement.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, process safety standards, and technical integrity across all EPC operations.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 15–20 years of proven GCC experience in contracting/construction within EPC projects (Power stations, Grid and Primary Substations, District cooling plants, and relevant infrastructure), Polishing plants, Transmission lines.
• Strong track record of managing multiple high-value EPC projects concurrently (not less than seven projects at a time).
• PMP Certification is preferred.
• Solid understanding of project controls, risk management, engineering design, and construction methodologies.
• Proven leadership, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (English required, Arabic is a plus).