Local Project Manager

Job ID

2025-2150

Category

Execution

Location : Country (Full Name)

Egypt

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Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for a Local Project Manager in Ras Gharib,Red sea, Egypt to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.

As our Local Project Manager you will ensure Manage the scope of work related to the contract(s) in country delegated to the position and contribute to the successful completion of the entire project.

Scatec’s key point of contact and accountable responsible for the delegated contract(s), and shall manage the cost, schedule, quality, documentation and interfaces with project stakeholders and Contractor(s), as well as safety of personnel and equipment. The responsibility includes supervision and follow up of the works until final handover, control the deliverables from Scatec to the Contractor(s) (as Wind OEM, any Free Issued Materials, engineering inputs, licenses etc), management of the involved local Scatec team including hired-in supporting teams reporting to the Scatec team in country (typically QA, OE etc).

Main responsibilities

Accountable for the contract (s) delegated by Project Manager / Project Director, shall ensure that all contract conditions will be followed within the quality, time and cost expected. Shall conduct and lead regular meetings with the contractor(s), follow up progress, anticipate and report deviations and demand / implement corrective actions within optimal time and cost impact when applicable.

• Support during elaboration, highlight the local requirements, review and approval of contracts and schedules; be part of the negotiations and evaluations, perform due diligences.
• Organize and lead kick off meetings with suppliers and contractors, define actions and log actions, set regular weekly follow up meetings. Conduct regular weekly meetings with main contractors to follow up progress, discuss critical tasks, plan future activities, demand actions and recovery plan for critical items, document actions and agreed deadlines.
• Responsible to follow up and coordinate internally all deliverables that Scatec has contractual responsibility to provide to contractor(s), secure that those are available as planned. Typical deliverables are licenses, permits, authorizations, engineering and technical inputs, review and approval of drawings and technical specifications from Utility, Original Equipment manufacturer and/or local regulatory authorities, Free Issued Materials, etc. Deviations on those deliverables shall be reported to the Project Manager / Project Director.
• Recruitment and management of the team in Country as defined on the project organization chart. Ensure to establish a strong and efficient management team for the execution phase.
• In cooperation with the Site Manager, manage the following key project disciplines at site: Health and Safety, Environmental management, security, logistics and warehouse, Quality Control, Document control of all quality documentation until TTO, Progress measurement of site activities and Community Liaison (including grievance response); ensure the project is being executed within the contractual requirements and proactively assist the Construction Team.

• In cooperation with the Site Manager, ensure that basic services at site as security, control of entrance at site, office facilities (supply of electricity, water, cleaning, basic office material), vehicles; keep control of the budget related (in case this responsibility will be delegated)
• Evaluate Variation Order claims from suppliers and contractors, approve or request approval to Project Manager (following approval internal procedures and authorization matrix). Support Project Manager to follow up Variation Orders or other claims towards SPV when applicable, gather documentation.
• Continuously evaluate project KPI’s to ensure positive project performance and identify early risks related to the schedule and budget overruns. Manage the risks and opportunities of the project proactively with mitigations and monitoring.
• Follow the guidelines and prescribed structures as outlined by the operating system and secure successful implementation during Structuring and Execution of the projects; provide continuous input towards improvement and optimization of the operating system
• Manage phase close out at site, contractor’s demobilization, onboarding of O&M team and handover of activities.

Qualifications and competencies

Project Direct Report:

• Senior Project Manager / Project Director

Matrix Organization Report:

• EVP Operations

Key Stakeholders under Matrix Organization:

• Operations Management
• Legal

Key Stakeholders inside Scatec Project Organization:

• HV Project Manager
• Local HR Manager
• Asset / Finance Manager

Key Stakeholders in country outside Scatec:

• Local community
• Local governmental stakeholders (Police, Major, Unions, Engineering Construction Regulatory Entities …)
• Contractors (BOP, HV, logistics, Installation)
• Suppliers of WTG

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.