Job summary:

The jobholder is responsible for supporting the Projects Program Manager in day-to-day project execution duties.

Main Responsibilities:

-Supporting the contract in completion of planned project activities.

-Monitor project progress and ensure all activities are completed in the required timeline.

-Ensure Contractor obtains all required approvals for all project documentation.

-Manage all project internal and external interfaces.

-Update and review progress on a weekly basis and highlight areas of concern that require intervention.

-Prepare and issue weekly progress reports for projects.

-Prepare periodic slides for executive management presentation.

-Project management support

-Support Project Manager in project execution, field visits, and technical project review.

-Compile inputs to prepare project planning reports.

-Retrofit implementation support

-Support in supervising the ESCOs responsible for the design, installation, and commissioning of projects.

-Support in the Project Manager in managing the relationship with the Government entity.

-Post-retrofit support

-Support the supervision of O&M services provided.

-Support the Project Manager in ensuring that the performance guarantees are satisfied.

-Liaise with Finance / Legal to resolve any issues.

Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or any related field.

-CEM / CMVP certification is preferred.

-SEC designer or installer solar certification is preferred.

Experience & Skills:

-Minimum of 5 years in a project management role with responsibility for the performance of contractors; preferably with retrofit experience within ESCO (or EPC) industry experience.

-Interpersonal: Professional proficiency of English required; fluency in Arabic is a must; effective communication skills (written and verbal); effective time management skills; ability to manage concurrent projects.

-Technical: Technical knowledge relating to building retrofits and potential savings.