Construction Manager

Construction Manager Penspen is hiring an experienced Construction Manager with a strong background in the oil & gas industry to lead project planning and scheduling activities throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of construction works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, and contractual obligations. Key responsibilities: - Plan, manage, and oversee all on-site construction activities from mobilization through mechanical completion and handover. - Lead multidisciplinary construction teams and coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and telecom activities. - Ensure construction execution complies with approved drawings, specifications, project procedures, and applicable codes and standards. - Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project controls, QA/QC, HSE, commissioning, contractors, and client representatives to ensure seamless project execution. - Monitor construction progress against the project schedule and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays. - Manage subcontractors, vendors, and construction resources to achieve project objectives. - Conduct site meetings, progress reviews, constructability assessments, and interface coordination with stakeholders. - Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems, and company safety policies, promoting a strong safety culture. - Review and resolve site technical queries, field changes, and construction issues in coordination with the engineering team. - Monitor productivity, resource utilization, quality performance, and construction costs, ensuring works are completed within budget. - Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and project handover activities Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline, - 20+ years of oil & gas experience in the oil and gas industry. - 5+ years in PMC projects - Thorough knowledge of construction methodologies, HSE regulations, quality standards, and international codes - Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, construction planning, and project execution in live operating facilities - Experience supporting procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities. - Strong experience in greenfield & brownfield compression facility projects. - GCC/Middle East oil & gas project experience is preferred. #LI-JM1 Location UAE - Abu Dhabi Job Family Project Management Type of Contract Fixed Term Contract Full/Part time Full Time Region (current) Middle East Closing Date 30/09/2026 Ref No 16243