HV Site Project Manager (Contract)

About the role

About the Role

• Drive the design and construction of HV systems to AirTrunk standards, exceeding Singapore regulatory requirements.
• Deliver practical, buildable HV and substation solutions across design and execution phases.
• Own HV delivery from design through to energisation, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget outcomes.
• Manage HV network implementation and integration with utility infrastructure and site operations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage HV vendors, consultants, and contractors to deliver works in line with the project programme.
• Own and drive the HV delivery schedule, coordinating stakeholders to ensure timely execution and milestone achievement.
• Drive detailed design deliverables from HV vendors in line with project specifications, facilitating technical reviews with consultants and peer reviewers.
• Provide HV technical support across design and site, resolving issues with a strong focus on risk, buildability, and practical outcomes.
• Act as the key interface with local authorities (e.g., SP PowerGrid), managing submissions, approvals, and utility coordination to meet project requirements.
• Ensure all utility interfacing, grid connection, and compliance requirements are proactively managed and aligned with the delivery programme.
• Collaborate closely with Technology, Development, Safety, Quality, and Commissioning teams to ensure alignment across all project phases.
• Manage interfaces between HV vendors and contractors to ensure smooth coordination and execution.
• Oversee site execution, monitoring progress, safety, and quality to ensure installations meet design intent and standards.
• Conduct site inspections, identify risks or deviations early, and drive timely resolution.
• Manage contract administration, maintaining clear oversight of scope, responsibilities, and deliverables across all HV parties.
• Track costs and support budget control, identifying risks, variations, and optimisation opportunities.
• Lead HV risk management across design and construction phases.
• Support testing & commissioning, energisation readiness, and handover to operations.
• Support project closeout, including punch list resolution and documentation.

What You’ll Need:

• 6+ years’ experience delivering HV projects, including full lifecycle execution of substations (66kV and below).
• Strong experience in HV substation design, construction, and commissioning within live project environments.
• Solid technical knowledge of HV systems and equipment, including switchgear, transformers, protection relays, SCADA, and DC systems.
• Good understanding of HV installation sequences, interfaces, and testing & commissioning requirements.
• Familiarity with Singapore codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, including experience coordinating with local authorities (e.g., SP PowerGrid).
• Proven ability to manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to deliver works safely, on time, and to specification.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and external parties.
• Ability to interpret, review, and challenge electrical drawings, specifications, and technical submissions.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and contract scope, with strong commercial awareness.
• Analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to assess risks and drive practical outcomes.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, site-based environment.