Construction Manager

About This Role

Job Title

Construction Manager – Oil & Gas

Department

Projects / Construction

Reporting To

Project Manager / Project Director

Job Location

Onshore / Offshore Project Sites

Job Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all construction activities related to oil & gas projects, ensuring safe execution, quality compliance, timely delivery, and cost control. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, subcontractors, and client coordination during EPC, brownfield, or greenfield projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site construction activities for oil & gas projects.
• Ensure construction execution complies with project specifications, drawings, HSE policies, and client standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC, HSE, and Commissioning teams.
• Supervise contractors, subcontractors, and construction personnel.
• Monitor project schedules, productivity, manpower, materials, and equipment utilization.
• Review IFC drawings, method statements, and construction procedures.
• Conduct daily and weekly progress meetings with project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC, API, ASME, ISO, and international construction standards.
• Identify construction risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Manage site issues, RFIs, NCRs, and change orders.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Prepare construction progress reports and documentation.
• Ensure strict implementation of HSE requirements and incident prevention measures.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure timely completion within budget.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Petroleum Engineering.
• PMP / CCM certification preferred.
• NEBOSH or equivalent HSE certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 15–20 years of experience in Oil & Gas construction projects.
• Strong experience in EPC, pipelines, flowlines, well pads, processing facilities, refineries, or offshore/onshore projects.
• Experience with ADNOC or Middle East Oil & Gas projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, and construction management systems.

Required Skills

• Construction Planning & Execution
• Project Management
• Contractor & Subcontractor Management
• HSE Management
• Budget & Cost Control
• Schedule Management
• Team Leadership
• Risk Management
• Problem Solving
• Client Coordination
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control
• Strong Communication Skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project completion within schedule and budget
• Zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI)
• Construction productivity achievement
• Quality compliance and reduced rework
• Successful commissioning and handover
• Client satisfaction

Working Conditions

• Site-based role with long working hours.
• May require offshore assignments, remote locations, or rotational schedules.
• Exposure to industrial construction environments and strict HSE compliance.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Upstream / Downstream Oil & Gas
• Petrochemical Plants
• LNG Projects
• Pipeline Projects
• Refineries
• Offshore Platforms
• EPC Projects