# Construction Manager — Penspen

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4447394217-construction-manager
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 45,000 to 90,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-08-05
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/construction-manager-at-penspen-4447394217?_l=en

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## Description

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.

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## 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.

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