Deputy Project Manager

Job Information

Job Opening

Date Opened 01/26/2026

Job Type Full time

Work Experience 6-10 years (energy & industrial construction projects)

Job Opening Status Open

Industry Energy and Utilities

Degree Bachelor's

Job Role Project Management

City Muscat

State/Province Masqat

Country Sultanate of Oman

Zip/Postal Code 0000

The Deputy Project Manager supports the Construction Director in the overall management and delivery of energy projects, with a strong focus on wind and solar farm construction. The role spans tendering, pre-construction, execution, post-award administration, and close-out phases. Acting as the Construction Director's delegate, the Deputy Project Manager coordinates project controls, subcontractor and vendor interfaces, executive reporting, and cross-functional alignment (Design, Commercial, Legal, Procurement).

The position is designed for a professional capable of independent decision-making, proactive risk management, and leadership across multiple work streams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.

• A. Subcontractor, Vendor & Contracts Leadership
  • Represent the Construction Director in subcontractor and key vendor negotiations, including pricing, scope, schedule, and commercial terms
  • Lead preparation and management of RFI / RFP / RFQ / RFO packages, bid evaluations, technical-commercial clarifications, and recommendation reports
  • Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance using defined KPIs (schedule, progress, quality, NCRs, HSE, responsiveness)
  • Initiate corrective and recovery actions where performance deviates from plan
  • Prepare formal correspondence, meeting minutes, and action trackers; ensure disciplined follow-up and closure.
• B. Project Controls, Planning & Executive Reporting
  • Develop, maintain, and challenge master construction schedules (baseline and updates), with clear visibility on critical path and float
  • Establish and control project budgets, cost plans, cash-flow forecasts, and commitment curves
  • Track actuals vs. budget and schedule; analyze variances and propose mitigation strategies
  • Maintain and actively manage the project risk register (time, cost, interface, regulatory, logistics), ensuring mitigation actions are implemented
  • Prepare weekly and monthly executive dashboards covering progress, HSE, quality, commercial status, risks, and decisions required
  • Implement and monitor performance tools (S-curves, earned value, look-ahead plans, action logs)
• C. Tendering & Pre-Construction (Energy Focus)
  • Review tender documents (IFC drawings, specifications, BoQs, contracts) for wind and solar projects, identifying execution risks and cost drivers
  • Coordinate closely with Design, Commercial, Legal, and Procurement teams to align scopes, interfaces, and packaging strategies
  • Support development of construction methodologies for energy projects, including logistics, heavy lifts, foundations, access roads, and balance-of-plant works
  • Contribute to value engineering and constructability reviews specific to renewable energy facilities
• D. Project Development & Site Oversight
  • Conduct site visits and due-diligence assessments (access roads, crane pads, laydown areas, grid interfaces, utilities, permitting constraints)
  • Coordinate permitting and authority approvals with consultants and regulators to prevent schedule impacts
  • Support and document constructability workshops and technical decision-making sessions
  • Act as a senior interface between site teams and management, ensuring site realities are reflected in planning and reporting
• E. Stakeholder Management & Governance
  • Coordinate daily with internal teams, EPC contractors, consultants, and authorities
  • Lead coordination meetings and technical-commercial discussions when delegated by the Construction Director
  • Ensure compliance with company governance, document control procedures, and audit requirements
  • Maintain clear traceability of decisions, approvals, and contractual commitments
• F. Post-Tender / Post-Award Project Management Support
  • 1. Contract Handover & Mobilization
    • Support structured handover from tender to execution teams
    • Finalize subcontract agreements, ensuring proper flow-down of obligations, milestones, LDs, warranties, and securities
  • 2. Execution Controls & Expediting
    • Organize and lead kick-off meetings with key subcontractors and vendors
    • Oversee engineering deliverables, material submittals, inspections, logistics, customs clearance, site delivery, and installation sequencing
    • Coordinate FAT/SAT activities, O M manuals, training, and final handover documentation
  • 3. Commercial Management & Change Control
    • Support management of variations, claims, and extensions of time
    • Maintain change registers and provide substantiated narratives for cost and schedule impacts
    • Monitor commitments against approved budgets and cash flows
  • 4. Senior Management Reporting
    • Compile monthly project reports for senior leadership
    • Clearly flag risks, mitigation measures, and decisions required to…