The Role
Manage planning, execution, and closeout of MEP, energy efficiency, solar, lighting, BMS and HVAC retrofit projects. Oversee design, installation, testing, commissioning, subcontractor coordination, documentation handover, budget alignment, HSE compliance, stakeholder communication, and team mentoring to ensure timely, compliant project delivery.
Summary Generated by Built In
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Kafou Energy Company is seeking a Skilled and Strong Projects Manager to play a key role in the company's
Energy Services growth. The primary goal of this position is to work directly with vendors and clients through
planning, executing, and closing projects in the MEP and energy field.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in MEP/Retrofitting Projects and proven experience of
project management implementation. The main responsibilities of the Mid-level Project Engineer include:
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the design, installation, and testing of Energy Efficiency, Solar, MEP, and BMS & HVAC system
(chillers, PACU, AHU, CHWPS’s, Cooling Towers,), lighting System (Street Lights, Solar Street Lights) systems
to ensure compliance with project requirements and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to maintain project schedules and resolve technical issues.
• Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, and other technical documentation.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reports, identifying potential risks and challenges.
• Address client concerns and provide technical expertise to resolve issues.
• Supervise testing and commissioning, ensuring optimal system performance.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive handover documentation, including as-built drawings, operation
manuals, and warranty details.
• Ensure project designs align with budget objectives during the bidding stage.
• Plan and manage manpower and resources efficiently for project execution.
• Enforce HSE compliance and industry best practices.
• Report on project status, challenges, and solutions to the Portfolio Manager.
• Follow up on pending issues with engineering teams, clients, and consultants.
• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost management.
• Support training and mentoring of team members for effective project execution.
• Maintain clear and transparent communication with all stakeholders to align project goals.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 6-8 years of experience in Solar, retrofit projects, HVAC, Lights Retrofitting's, Solar Lights, and BMS field.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, both written and verbal
• PMP certificate is preferred.
• Certified SEC Installer is preferred.
• Good technical background.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Team working skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Good English writing skills (proposal making, correspondence) to make comprehensive offers.
• Strong communication skills with capability to negotiate and manage projects plans.
• Good Technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid skills in MS Office Suite (Project, Word & PPT, Excel) are required.
• A background in the renewable field is a plus.
• Highly self-organized and time-managed skills.
Benefits
• Excellent salary and accommodation.
• Flexible working time and healthy environments.
• Ability for personal growth in experience and knowledge.
• Annual bounce based on performance (written).
• On-demand training courses.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
- 6-8 years experience in solar, retrofit projects, HVAC, lighting retrofits, solar lights, and BMS.
- Solid skills in MS Office Suite (Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Excellent communication and coordination skills, both written and verbal.
- Good technical background in MEP and energy systems.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple stakeholders.
- PMP certification.
- Certified SEC Installer.
- Good English writing skills for proposals and correspondence.
- Background in renewable energy.
- Highly self-organized and time-management skills.
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The Company
What We Do
Kafou Group is a diversified Saudi Arabian holding company established in 1983. It operates across multiple sectors, including power, electricity, water treatment, petrochemicals, healthcare, and financial services. The company provides advanced technical solutions for hospitals and manages investments in real estate, trade, and commodities, while also operating within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
