Construction Manager

Role overview

Key objectives

• Assure project quality and integrity and help deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Provide consistent construction management using company procedures, quality assurance, and reliable controls.
• Oversee construction field work to meet design, specifications, budgets, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction activities for safe, efficient, and timely execution.
• Manage site teams, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, and regulations.
• Monitor schedule progress and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, commissioning, and client teams to resolve issues.
• Manage budgets, resources, manpower, and equipment utilization.
• Review and approve construction methods, work packs, and execution strategies.
• Identify and mitigate construction risks, delays, and productivity challenges.
• Conduct site inspections, progress meetings, and performance reviews.
• Provide progress reports and recommendations to project management.

Expected qualifications

• Degree and at least 20 years of oil and gas industry experience, including at least 5 years on major capital projects over USD 500 million focused on construction and site management.
• Oil and gas operating company experience is highly desired and may be considered in lieu of capital project experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong command of English.
• Willingness to travel extensively for multi-week periods and adjust work location to support project needs.
• Must be qualified to obtain a CICPA and a UAE work visa.

What Wood offers

• Meaningful energy-sector projects for high-profile clients.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews, medical insurance, life and personal accident insurance, and end-of-service gratuity in line with UAE law.
• Employee share plan, long-service awards, professional development, global connections, and access to the Energy Transition Academy.

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