Terracotta Outsourcing is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading power and utilities organization in Abu Dhabi for an experienced Project Manager – Power Generation / CCGT to support the development and delivery of major power generation projects across the GCC.

The Profile We're Looking For

This position requires more than general energy or engineering experience. We are specifically looking for a hands-on Power Generation Project Manager who has directly managed the construction and delivery of major CCGT projects within the GCC.

Position: Project Manager – Power Generation / CCGT

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract: Minimum 1 year, with potential for extension

Work Environment:Primarily HQ-based with frequent travel to sites in Abu Dhabi in remote locations

Key Responsibilities

Manage the development and execution of approximately 2–3 power generation projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery against approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and HSE requirements
Oversee the performance of Project Companies and EPC Contractors throughout the project construction and delivery phases
Monitor project schedules, milestones, CAPEX/OPEX, expenditure, forecasts, risks, and deviations against approved project plans
Review project progress reports and identify potential schedule, cost, technical, contractual, and delivery risks
Coordinate with Technical teams to manage significant technical deviations and ensure timely resolution
Work closely with Asset Management and Project Companies to address project deviations and challenges affecting EPC execution
Monitor contractual and commercial matters, including claims, Variation Orders, Extensions of Time, Force Majeure events, and other project delivery issues
Support the assessment of project economics, cash flows, sensitivities, and alternative execution scenarios where required
Maintain close coordination with O&M teams to ensure appropriate transition from construction into operations
Ensure project delivery complies with applicable HSE standards, contractual requirements, SLAs, and regulatory requirements
Support Business Development during bidding and development phases by providing project delivery and execution input
Maintain strong working relationships with EPC contractors, Project Companies, equipment suppliers, offtakers, consultants, and other strategic stakeholders
Identify opportunities to optimize project cost, schedule, resources, and overall delivery performance
Conduct regular site visits and provide hands-on project management support where required
Capture and share project management best practices and lessons learned across the wider project portfolio

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering – mandatory
Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience within power generation/project delivery, with significant project management responsibility
Must have held an actual Project Manager or equivalent project leadership position, with at least 1–2 years of direct project management ownership
Strong experience delivering large-scale Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT/CCPP) power generation projects – mandatory
Experience with CCGT projects of approximately 500 MW or larger is strongly preferred
GCC power generation project experience – mandatory
Demonstrated project construction and delivery experience within an EPC Contractor environment
Strong experience or exposure within an IPP/IWPP or Project Company environment
Strong understanding of PPP project structures and the relationships between developers, Project Companies, EPC Contractors, offtakers, and other stakeholders
Experience managing projects during the construction/execution phase, rather than exclusively engineering, design, or project controls
Strong understanding of project schedules, budgets, CAPEX/OPEX, HSE, risk, technical deviations, claims, and contractor performance
Exposure to Variation Orders, Extension of Time (EOT), Force Majeure, and project claims is highly advantageous
Experience coordinating with technical, commercial, Asset Management, O&M, and business teams
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Willingness to undertake project/site travel across the GCC as required

Preferred Experience

10+ years of project management experience across major power generation projects
Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
Experience across multiple large-scale CCGT/CCPP projects
Dual experience working on both the EPC Contractor and IPP/IWPP/Project Company sides
Exposure to cogeneration and/or desalination projects
Previous project experience in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Strong knowledge of major Middle East power generation EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, Project Companies, and offtakers
Experience managing several projects or workstreams concurrently within a regional power generation portfolio

The strongest profile will combine:

Engineering + CCGT 500MW+ + GCC project delivery + EPC Contractor experience + IPP/IWPP/Project Company exposure + PPP understanding + direct Project Manager experience.

If you have a strong track record delivering major CCGT power generation projects and are looking to take ownership of complex projects across the GCC, we would like to hear from you.

Project Manager (Power Generation / CCGT)