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SBC ADMINISTRATOR Mechanical

Wood
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
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Subcontract administrationMechanical and piping constructionFIDIC contractsADNOC standards and proceduresProcurement processesContract variations, claims, and change orders

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Role overview

Wood is seeking a qualified, experienced Site-Based Subcontract Administrator to administer subcontract agreements and ancillary packages at the project site.

The role supports site-based construction activities, with a mechanical administration and coordination focus, to help deliver safe, timely, quality project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Control mechanical construction documents, drawings, specifications, and technical records; coordinate with engineers, supervisors, contractors, and vendors.
  • Track work progress and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports; manage material receipts, inventory, and equipment tracking.
  • Schedule inspections, testing, and commissioning; ensure documentation meets project procedures and quality standards.
  • Support permit-to-work, work packages, and handover; maintain RFI, NCR, punch-list, and close-out records.
  • Organize meetings, prepare minutes, follow up action items, and support HSE and site-regulation compliance.
  • Coordinate timesheets, manpower reports, and mechanical-team resource tracking; assist with project completion and client or operations handover.

Qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Piping Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, or a related technical or commercial discipline.
  • At least 8 years of relevant subcontract administration, contract management, or commercial experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, or large-scale industrial construction.
  • Strong knowledge of piping and mechanical construction, including isometrics, P&IDs, welding, fabrication, hydrotesting, and mechanical installation.
  • Good knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions, procurement, and EPC/EPCM execution procedures; familiarity with ADNOC standards and HSSE requirements is stated.
  • Site-based subcontractor coordination, construction interfaces, scope control, variations, claims, change orders, and subcontractor billing experience.
  • Strong documentation, reporting, analytical, commercial interpretation, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and risk-identification skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word), SAP or Oracle ERP systems, and document control platforms; able to manage multiple packages and deadlines in challenging site conditions.

About Wood

Wood provides consulting, engineering, and operations services for the energy and materials sectors and supports clients across the asset lifecycle.

Wood’s Oil, Gas & New Energies business delivers projects for national and international energy companies across upstream, midstream, onshore, offshore, and decarbonization markets.

What Wood offers

  • The posting mentions a competitive remuneration package, medical insurance, life and personal accident insurance, UAE end-of-service gratuity, an employee share plan, and a long-service award.
  • Wood also describes professional development plans, global connections, and an Energy Transition Academy.

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