Egybell is hiring a Project Manager for energy and power systems, leading a company located in Sudan.

The Project Manager, acting on behalf of the Project Owner, is responsible for managing, supervising, and coordinating all project activities to ensure that the 20 MWp Solar PV project is delivered in accordance with the contract, schedule, budget, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The role represents the Owner’s interests throughout engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Owner Representation & GovernanceAct as the single point of contact representing the Owner on all project-related matters.
• Ensure the project is executed in line with the Owner’s objectives, contractual requirements, and approved scope.
• Coordinate between the Owner, EPC contractor, authorities, lenders (if applicable), and other stakeholders.

• Project Control & MonitoringReview and approve EPC project execution plans, schedules, and progress reports.
• Monitor project milestones, critical paths, and overall progress against the approved baseline schedule.
• Identify delays or risks and recommend corrective actions to the Owner.

• Engineering OversightReview and comment on engineering deliverables including design drawings, calculations, specifications, and data sheets.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, grid codes, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between PV plant systems and grid connection facilities.

• Construction SupervisionOversee construction activities to verify compliance with approved designs, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor site progress, manpower, and construction quality without assuming EPC responsibilities.
• Witness inspections, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and site acceptance tests (SAT) as required.

• Quality, HSE & ComplianceMonitor implementation of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and HSE plans by the EPC contractor.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, environmental permits, and safety standards.
• Report non-conformities and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.

• Contract & Commercial AdministrationSupport the Owner in administering the EPC contract in accordance with FIDIC or applicable contractual framework.
• Review EPC contractor claims, variations, extensions of time (EOT), and payment certificates.
• Provide recommendations to the Owner on contractual and commercial matters.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Oversee testing and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with contractual performance guarantees.
• Verify completion of punch lists and readiness for provisional and final acceptance.
• Review as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and final handover packages.

• Reporting & CommunicationPrepare weekly and monthly project status reports for the Owner.
• Lead progress meetings, coordination meetings, and site meetings.
• Provide early warning to the Owner on risks, deviations, or potential disputes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Power Engineering.
• 8–20 years’ experience in PV project management. (minimum 2 years in PV projects)
• Strong knowledge of MV/HV equipment and protection systems.
• Hands-on experience with MS Project software.
• Very good in English
• Ability to work under pressure and travel to project sites.
• Preferred Skills
• Experience in PV projects is a strong advantage.
• Personal Competencies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional behavior with clients and contractors.