Site Manager - Utility-Scale Solar PV

About the role

Fisher HR is recruiting a Site Manager for a utility-scale solar PV project in Basrah, Iraq. The role leads and supervises all PV construction activities, coordinating civil, mechanical, electrical and commissioning disciplines and ensuring safe, timely and efficient project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all PV construction activities and manage day-to-day site operations.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, procedures and contractual requirements.
• Drive adherence to HSE standards and promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor progress against approved schedules and implement corrective actions to avoid delays.
• Coordinate EPC contractors, subcontractors and site resources, and review their performance, manpower and equipment utilization.
• Review construction methodologies, work plans and resource deployment strategies.
• Lead daily, weekly and monthly site coordination meetings and manage interfaces between Construction, Engineering, HSE, QA/QC, Commissioning, Logistics and Project Control teams.
• Oversee quality compliance and identify risks and technical issues, developing mitigation and recovery plans.
• Provide accurate project reporting and represent the project at audits, inspections and stakeholder meetings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction, energy, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Site Manager, Construction Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing large multidisciplinary construction teams and contractors; previous utility-scale Solar PV experience highly desirable.
• Experience in remote sites and complex project environments preferred.

Required skills

• Knowledge of utility-scale Solar PV construction and installation.
• EPC and contractor management experience.
• Construction planning, scheduling and progress monitoring.
• Strong understanding of HSE management systems and quality assurance processes.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills, and ability to work in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.