Project Manager High-Voltage Transmission Lines & Telecom Infrastructure
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- +966 53 922 8736 --- [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Project Manager with 15+ years of specialized experience in high-voltage electrical transmission line
projects (132kV & 380kV), telecom infrastructure, and large-scale construction operations across Saudi Arabia and
India. Expert in the full transmission line project lifecycle — from route survey and design coordination through
tower erection, conductor stringing, underground cable installation, substation connectivity, and final energization.
Certified Fiber Optic Specialist with a strong track record of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects on time,
within budget, and in full compliance with SEC, IOSH, and contractual standards.
CORE COMPETENCIES
132kV / 380kV Overhead Transmission Lines * Tower Erection & Foundation Works * Conductor & OPGW
Stringing * Underground HV Cable Installation * Substation Connectivity & Termination * Route Survey &
Alignment â SEC Standards & Compliance *Fiber Optic Networks * Telecom Infrastructure * Project Planning
& Scheduling * Budget & Cost Control * Risk & Safety Management * Contract Compliance • Stakeholder
Management *Team Leadership
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
# Delivered 8 major transmission line projects — 6 × 132kV and 2 × 380kV — across Saudi Arabia, all completed on time and within budget
# Led full-scope execution of 132kV overhead transmission line for Khalidiyah 2 Substation from foundation to energization
# Supervised tower erection of 200+ lattice steel towers and conductor stringing across 150+ km of transmission corridors
# Managed underground HV cable installation including cable pulling, jointing, and high-voltage testing on multiple projects
# Certified Fiber Optic Specialist (AFL & Saudi Electricity Company) — recognized for advanced splicing and OTDR testing
# Zero LTI (Lost Time Injuries) record across all managed transmission line sites
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager / Transmission & Infrastructure Works
Al-Mazih Contracting Company, Saudi Arabia Jan 2025 - Present
# Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for the Diriyah Wadi Safar development: planning, design coordination, execution, monitoring, and closeout
# Oversee high-voltage transmission line works including overhead line routing, tower placement coordination, and underground HV cable installation within the project scope
# Manage site operations for civil, MEP, and electrical works ensuring full compliance with safety, legal, and contractual requirements
# Lead engineering, procurement, and construction coordination across multidisciplinary teams including civil, electrical, and telecom disciplines
# Issue and control Permits to Work (PTW), ensure LOTO compliance, and enforce PPE and site safety protocols across all transmission works
# Monitor and control project schedules, budgets, earned value, and quality performance indicators with weekly reporting to senior management
# Coordinate with SEC inspectors, client representatives, and third-party consultants for technical approvals and quality sign-off
# Lead stakeholder communication, risk identification, mitigation planning, and change management processes.
Senior Project Coordinator / Telecom & Electrical Projects (Nokia Projects)
Al-Habdan General Contracting Company, Saudi Arabia May 2019 - Jul 2023
# Coordinated multiple Nokia telecom and HV electrical infrastructure projects simultaneously across Saudi Arabia
# Managed HV electrical works including overhead line inspection, underground cable coordination and substation equipment installation support
# Oversaw site logistics, manpower planning, material procurement, and subcontractor performance management
# Supervised fiber optic cable installation along transmission line corridors including OPGW, ADSS, and underground fiber routing
# Ensured strict adherence to project timelines, cost targets, and Nokia/SEC quality standards
# Handled client liaison, engineering coordination, and weekly progress reporting to senior stakeholders and Nokia representatives
# Managed As-Built documentation, material reconciliation, and project handover packages
Site In-Charge / High-Voltage Transmission Line Projects
National Contracting Co. Ltd., Saudi Arabia Jan 2012 - Mar 2017
# Managed communication engineering activities for 132kV and 380kV transmission line projects, including OPGW installation, Underground Fiber Optic Cable (UGNFOC) laying, and network integration.
# Supervised complete OPGW deployment activities, including installation, jointing, termination, and end-to-end fiber optic testing
# Supervised complete tower foundation works: bore pile construction, stub setting, concrete pouring, backfilling, and compaction testing
# Managed full tower erection scope: lattice steel assembly, bolt torqueing to specification, anti-climb devices and earthing installation
# Directed conductor and OPGW stringing operations: drum setup, tensioning equipment, sagging calculations, deadend and suspension clamp installations
# Oversaw bundle conductor stringing on 380kV lines including spacer installation, vibration dampers, and interphase spacer fitting
# Managed underground HV cable works: trench excavation, cable drum handling, cable pulling, HV jointing, Sealing ends, and post-installation testing
# Coordinated substation connectivity including cable termination in GIS/AIS substations, compression lugs, earthing busbar connections
# Enforced PTW, LOTO, and live-line safety procedures; coordinated with SEC inspectors for quality hold-point sign-off at each milestone
# Managed multidisciplinary site teams of 30–60 personnel including civil engineers, electrical technicians, riggers, and subcontractors
# Monitored project KPIs, daily progress reports, material consumption, and equipment utilization; escalated deviations to project manager
# Resolved complex technical on-site issues in coordination with design engineers, consultant representatives and SEC officials
Railway Electrification Contractor
Tamil Nadu, India May 2017 - Apr 2019
# Executed railway OHE (Overhead Equipment) electrification projects under RVNL/Indian Railways scope
# Managed mast erection, catenary and contact wire stringing, section insulators, and overlap installations
# Coordinated field operations, safety compliance under railway electrical safety regulations, and progress tracking with railway authorities
# Prepared and submitted daily work completion reports, material returns, and billing documentation
Junior Engineer
Avalon Technologies Pvt. Ltd., India May 2010 - Aug 2011
# Assisted in PCB production, THT & SMT assembly, functional testing, and
