Wood
Construction Manager
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 2 months ago
- Salary
- AED 60k–150k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
The Construction Manager is responsible for leading and managing all onshore and offshore construction activities associated with large-scale Upstream Oil & Gas projects, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective project execution. The role provides overall leadership for construction planning, execution, site management, contractor coordination, and field supervision from project mobilization through mechanical completion. The position requires extensive experience in offshore oil and gas developments, preferably within a PMC (Project Management Consultancy) environment, and a proven track record of delivering mega projects for major Middle East/GCC operators.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline). Minimum 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry. Significant experience predominantly in Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas projects. Proven experience as Construction Manager on major EPC/EPCI/PMC projects. PMC experience is highly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing construction activities for large-scale offshore developments. Mandatory experience working on Middle East/GCC projects. Strong experience in: Offshore Platforms Central Processing Platforms (CPP) Wellhead Platforms Subsea Infrastructure Offshore Pipelines Brownfield Modifications Gas Processing Facilities Marine and Hook-up Activities Proven track record delivering mega projects valued at several hundred million dollars and above.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all onshore and offshore construction activities for large-scale Upstream Oil & Gas projects, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective project execution. Provide overall leadership for construction planning, execution, site management, contractor coordination, and field supervision from project mobilization through mechanical completion.
Skills
- Offshore platforms
- Central Processing Platforms (CPP)
- Wellhead platforms
- Subsea infrastructure
- Offshore pipelines
- Brownfield modifications
- Gas processing facilities
- Marine and hook-up activities
- Construction management
- Project coordination
- Contractor coordination
- Site supervision
- Mechanical completion
- Offshore & onshore construction
- PMC / EPC / EPCI / PMC project experience
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