Project Manager - Lighting Projects

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a top-tier Lighting Solutions Manufacturer to hire an experience Project Manager who will be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of large-scale lighting projects-including retrofit, new-build, and infrastructure initiatives-ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality execution while maintaining strict safety standards and customer satisfaction.

• Convert LOIs / POs into detailed execution plans, Gantt charts, and cash-flow projections.
• Identify and secure necessary resources (manpower, equipment, materials).
• Act as the primary liaison for clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct weekly progress meetings and provide clear status updates and risk assessments.
• Supervise installation teams across multiple sites, enforcing HSE protocols and permit-to-work compliance.
• Address on-site challenges, RFIs, and design conflicts efficiently.
• Initiate material requisitions and collaborate with procurement to secure critical components (drivers, optics, poles, hardware).
• Coordinate with production and logistics to align manufacturing schedules, deliveries, and customs clearance.
• Monitor budgets, variations, and change orders; validate subcontractor invoices and milestone payments.
• Safeguard profitability by identifying scope creep, material overruns, and warranty risks.
• Ensure compliance with ADQCC / IEC standards and project specifications; oversee FAT / SAT, lux testing, and defect resolution.
• Prepare O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and warranty documentation for client approval.
• Establish spare-parts inventory and warranty tracking; analyze performance data to address recurring issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 8+ years of experience managing MEP or lighting projects, including GCC-based multi-site deployments.
• Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera and ERP / MRP systems.
• Familiarity with UAE HSE regulations, ADQCC / ESMA standards, and utility permitting.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Valid UAE driver's license; willingness to travel across Emirates and occasionally to KSA / Oman.

• Competitive Salary + Benefits