Construction Manager - Shutdown

Role overview

Key objectives and responsibilities

• Assure project quality and integrity and deliver on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee field construction against design, specifications, budgets, and schedules; manage contractor deliverables and assigned disciplines.
• Execute work under client contracts and company policies, meeting project quality requirements.
• Manage construction costs, schedules, and commercial variations for assigned work.
• Manage installation, commissioning, and completion of materials and equipment.
• Coordinate field personnel schedules, monitor progress, and report against plans.
• Communicate safety, quality, and environmental responsibilities; ensure workers receive appropriate training and inductions.
• Initiate toolbox meetings, inspections, and risk assessment and control processes.
• Coordinate equipment, subcontractors, consumables, accommodation, and other project requirements.
• Manage industrial relations issues and work with engineering during design to improve constructability.

Qualifications and experience

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

Workplace and travel

• The role oversees on-site construction fieldwork and requires extensive travel for multi-week periods.
• Work location must be adjusted as needed to support project requirements.

About Wood

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, life, and personal accident insurance, end-of-service gratuity, employee share plan, and long-service awards.
• The company offers professional development and access to its Energy Transition Academy.