Sr Construction & Commissioning Manager HVDC

Job Description Summary The Senior HVDC Construction and Commissioning Manager is accountable for the strategic oversight, technical leadership, and overall management of site execution teams. This role provides technical and project leadership for the planning, coordination, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) projects. The position requires periodic travel to project sites, particularly during critical construction & commissioning phases and major shutdown or outage events. This role ensures that project execution is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements. Job Description Construction Management Support on-site construction activities for HVDC converter stations, substations, cable systems, and associated infrastructure with primary responsibility of managing commissioning. Coordinate site managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve commissioning milestones. Oversee installation of major equipment such as converters, transformers, valves, reactors, GIS/AIS equipment, cooling systems, and control/protection systems. Technical Leadership Development of the work methodology and detailed day-to-day execution plan for the refurbishment of HVDC components (Valves and Control Systems) in alignment with the approved outage schedule. Oversee commissioning of HVDC converter systems, transformers, valves, switchgear, smoothing reactors, cooling systems, AC/DC yard equipment, and control/protection systems. Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for issues encountered during testing and energization. Ensure technical compliance with design documents, grid code requirements, contractual specifications, and industry standards. Support engineering teams in resolving design changes, non-conformances, and site technical queries. Commissioning Management Development of pre-commissioning and commissioning documentation, checklists, and reporting formats. Plan and manage pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and performance testing activities for HVDC systems. Coordinate system integration and interface testing between electrical, control, protection, telecom, and SCADA systems. Ensure commissioning procedures, test protocols, and acceptance criteria are developed, reviewed, and approved. Lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during testing and energization. Support handover of commissioned systems to the client and operations team. Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) and Quality Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all site activities. Ensure compliance with EHS regulations, permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout procedures, and project-specific safety requirements. Ensure all construction and commissioning work meets applicable quality standards, codes, and contractual obligations. Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting