Job Description

Title:

Project Manager - Power transmission (Local Talent)

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Project Manager - Power transmission (Local Talent)

Basra. 28/28 Rotation

Scope of Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of power projects including OHTL, substations, and power

plants, ensuring execution within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. Drive

coordination across EPC phases with a strong focus on contractor performance, risk

management, and HSE compliance, particularly in oil & gas environments.

Primary Duties

• Project Execution & Leadership: Manage full lifecycle of transmission, substation and

power plant projects. Oversee planning, execution strategy, and delivery milestones.

• Contractor & Subcontractor Management: Lead and control EPC contractors and subcontractors. Monitor performance, productivity, and compliance with contract terms. Resolve commercial and technical issues, including claims and variations.
• Enforce accountability for safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Engineering Coordination: Oversee design for OHTL, AIS/GIS substations, and power

systems. Ensure alignment across disciplines (civil, electrical, protection, SCADA).

• Drive timely resolution of design and interface issues.
• Construction & Site Oversight: Supervise site execution across all project components.
• Address technical challenges and ensure quality and HSE compliance.
• Risk Management & Problem Solving: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks (technical, commercial, schedule). Lead structured problem-solving and decision making under pressure. Maintain project continuity through proactive issue resolution.
• Commercial & Cost Control: Oversee budgets, forecasts, and cost performance.
• Manage contractual risks, claims, and change orders.
• Stakeholder Management: Interface with clients, authorities, utilities, and internal teams. Lead progress reviews and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
• Testing & Commissioning: Oversee testing, energization, and commissioning of full power systems. Ensure successful handover and documentation close-out.

Key Skills

• Strong contractor and subcontractor management
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making
• Commercial and contract management
• Leadership and stakeholder coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering
• 20 years in HV/EHV transmission, substations, and power projects
• Oil & gas project experience strongly preferred
• PMP certification is an advantage
• Knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards