Electrical Project Manager

Location

Africa-based project assignment. The specific project location and mobilization arrangements will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, coordination, and delivery of electrical works for major construction projects in Africa. The successful candidate will manage all electrical project activities from mobilization through testing, commissioning, and handover, while maintaining the required standards for safety, quality, cost, and programme.

This is a senior site-based role for a practical, commercially aware electrical professional with a strong record of delivering complex building, infrastructure, industrial, or MEP projects in African markets. Proven experience working with multicultural project teams, local subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and authorities is essential.

Position Detail
Requirement
Job Title
Electrical Project Manager
Employment Type
Full-time, project-based assignment
Location
Africa-based project assignment
Reporting To
Project Director / Construction Manager
Discipline
Electrical / MEP Construction




Key Responsibilities

The Electrical Project Manager will take full responsibility for the delivery of electrical works in accordance with the approved scope, technical specifications, drawings, programme, and budget. The role will lead site electrical teams and coordinate closely with the main project team, MEP disciplines, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.

Key responsibilities include:

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Plan, organize, and manage all electrical construction activities, including mobilization, work sequencing, resource allocation, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.

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Review electrical drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements; identify technical discrepancies, coordination issues, and constructability risks before they affect progress.

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Coordinate electrical installations with civil, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, fire and life-safety, ELV, ICT, and specialist systems.

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Develop and monitor detailed electrical work programmes, manpower plans, equipment needs, material schedules, and procurement priorities.

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Lead and supervise engineers, supervisors, foremen, technicians, and electrical subcontractors to achieve planned production and quality targets.

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Manage subcontractor performance, site productivity, work-front availability, and compliance with approved method statements and inspection procedures.

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Review and control electrical material submittals, shop drawings, samples, technical data, testing plans, and commissioning documentation.

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Ensure timely resolution of RFIs, site instructions, design coordination matters, variations, and technical issues.

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Monitor project costs, electrical budgets, quantities, material consumption, productivity, change orders, and potential commercial claims; provide accurate forecasts to project management.

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Enforce health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements throughout the electrical scope of work.

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Coordinate inspections, testing, energization, commissioning, snagging, and final handover with relevant stakeholders.

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Prepare and submit regular progress reports covering completed works, programme status, manpower, procurement, technical issues, risks, and corrective actions.

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Build effective working relationships with consultants, clients, local teams, authorities, vendors, and subcontractors in the project country.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Area
Minimum Requirement
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Professional registration is an advantage.
Overall Experience
At least 10 years of electrical construction or MEP delivery experience, including a minimum of 5 years in an Electrical Project Manager or senior electrical management role.
Africa Experience
Demonstrated experience delivering electrical works on construction projects in one or more African countries is required.
Project Background
Experience on large-scale building, infrastructure, industrial, energy, hospitality, healthcare, commercial, or mixed-use developments is preferred.
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of LV and MV electrical distribution, lighting, power, earthing, lightning protection, generators, UPS, ATS, ELV systems, testing, commissioning, and handover requirements.
Commercial Capability
Ability to manage budgets, cost reports, variations, subcontract packages, procurement planning, and productivity.
Software
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and project-planning or reporting tools. Knowledge of BIM/Revit is an advantage.
Languages
Professional English is essential. French, Arabic, Portuguese, or relevant local-language capability is an advantage.




Candidate Profile