ELECTRICAL MANAGER
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of electrical manager. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume. A. Electrical Project Management
- Plan, coordinate, and manage electrical installation and construction projects.
- Prepare project schedules, manpower plans, and work programmes.
- Monitor project progress, quality, cost, and completion deadlines.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Review electrical drawings, specifications, method statements, and technical submissions.
- Ensure electrical works comply with approved drawings and project requirements.
- Attend project meetings and provide progress reports to management.
B. Electrical Installation and Technical Supervision
- Supervise electrical installation works, including:
- Power distribution systems and switchboards.
- Lighting and emergency lighting systems.
- Cable laying, cable containment, and wiring.
- Earthing and lightning protection systems.
- Electrical equipment installation and testing.
- Fire alarm, ELV, and control systems, where applicable.
- Review shop drawings, as-built drawings, and material submissions.
- Ensure installation quality complies with approved specifications and applicable electrical standards.
- Resolve technical problems and coordinate site inspections.
C. Maintenance and Operations
- Manage preventive and corrective electrical maintenance.
- Ensure electrical equipment and systems operate safely and reliably.
- Coordinate troubleshooting, breakdown repairs, and emergency responses.
- Monitor the condition of electrical panels, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and other electrical equipment, where applicable.
- Develop maintenance schedules and equipment inspection programmes.
- Review maintenance records and recommend improvements to reduce downtime.
D. Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements and applicable laws and regulations.
- Implement safe work procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) and permit-to-work procedures where required.
- Conduct site safety inspections and investigate electrical incidents.
- Ensure only appropriately qualified and authorised personnel perform regulated electrical work.
- Coordinate statutory inspections, testing, and certification as required.
E. Manpower and Team Management
- Lead and supervise electrical engineers, supervisors, technicians, and electricians.
- Allocate manpower according to project priorities and workloads.
- Monitor team performance, productivity, and workmanship.
- Conduct toolbox meetings, technical briefings, and staff training.
- Coordinate subcontractors and monitor their performance.
- Resolve site issues and maintain effective communication between departments.
F. Budget and Cost Control
- Prepare electrical project budgets and cost estimates.
- Monitor labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Review quotations, purchase requisitions, and material orders.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
- Manage variations, additional works, and claims.
- Monitor project expenditure against the approved budget.
G. Testing, Commissioning, and Handover
- Plan and supervise electrical testing and commissioning.
- Ensure inspections and test reports are completed.
- Coordinate functional testing and integrated testing where required.
- Prepare operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.
- Ensure as-built drawings and handover documents are complete.
- Coordinate defect rectification and final project handover to the client or facilities team.