Project Manager Power Systems

Zuhair Ahmed Dreho

Karachi, Pakistan

+92-333-*******

️ ***********@*****.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zuhair-ahmed-dreho-47a554b

Professional Summary

PEC-registered Project Manager with 10+ years of cross-functional experience in utility-scale solar energy, telecom infrastructure, and power systems. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end EPC projects funded by leading international agencies such as the World Bank. Adept in designing and executing large-scale solar parks, underground cabling, grounding systems, and multi-site infrastructure rollouts. Skilled in coordinating stakeholders, regulatory approvals, and on-time project delivery under pressure.

Core Competencies

• Utility-Scale Solar Projects (up to 270 MW)

• Power Distribution & Grounding Systems

• Telecom Infrastructure & Fiber Networks

• Project Planning (Primavera/MS Project)

• Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Regulatory & Safety Compliance

• Cost Estimation & Budget Control

• Contracts & Procurement (FIDIC knowledge)

Professional Experience

Project Manager – Telecom & Power Systems

Sindh Solar Energy Project (World Bank Funded), Karachi

Jan 2022 – Present

• Lead project execution of 270 MW solar parks across Sindh, including utility infrastructure and technical documentation for regulatory bodies.

• Managed design, procurement, and construction phases for power distribution, control systems, and fiber-optic integration.

• Coordinated with government stakeholders (Energy Department Sindh), World Bank advisors, and EPC contractors.

• Ensured full compliance with NEPRA, IEEE, IEC, and PEC regulations.

• Implemented HSE protocols across multiple sites and supervised commissioning.

Assistant Manager – Projects

[Previous Company, e.g., Zong / Huawei / PTCL]

[Dates of Employment]

• Oversaw telecom BTS and fiber backbone deployments across southern Pakistan.

• Executed infrastructure integration for solar hybrid telecom systems.

• Reduced project delivery time by 25% through proactive stakeholder coordination.

Education

B.E. Electrical Engineering

[University Name], [Graduation Year]

Certifications

• Registered Engineer – Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)

• HSE Level II

• Project Management (Training or Certification, if applicable)

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD MS Project Primavera

• Power & Grounding Layouts SCADA Basics

• IEC, NEC, IEEE Standards

• Fiber & Power Network Integration

Languages

• English – Fluent

• Urdu – Native

• Sindhi – Conversational

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