The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating all on‑site activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high‑profile client.
Our Clients and ProjectsWood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We are the market‑leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status‑quo in upstream, midstream, onshore and offshore, gas‑to‑liquids and decarbonisation and electrification markets, delivering sustainable power to future generations.
What we can offer- Meaningful and challenging projects delivered to high‑profile clients across the energy sector
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive remuneration package, reviewed regularly to reflect market levels
- Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
- Group life and personal accident insurance
- End‑of‑service gratuity in line with UAE labour law
- Employee share plan allowing purchase of Wood shares with company match
- Long‑service award recognising loyalty and commitment at 5‑year milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development through tailored plans
- Global connections to experts around the world shaping industry standards
- Energy Transition Academy offering knowledge and exposure to emerging energy systems
- Assure the quality and integrity of each project, delivering on schedule and within budget
- Apply in‑house construction management procedures and experience to provide continuity, consistency, and quality assurance
- Oversee total construction field effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, specifications, budgets and schedules
- Manage projects or subsets with values above USD 500 million
We are an equal‑opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics governed by applicable law.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities- Responsible for construction and contractor deliverables
- Supervise all areas on small projects or a subset / discipline on larger projects
- Manage and execute multiple field disciplines or a subset of assigned construction projects in accordance with contract requirements and company policies
- Execute work in accordance with project quality standards and requirements
- Manage and control project cost and schedule of assigned disciplines or sub‑sets on site
- Manage installation, commissioning and completion of materials and equipment
- Coordinate field personnel schedules to maximise utilisation and on‑time delivery
- Monitor work progress and report against plan
- Define, communicate and enforce safety, quality and environmental responsibilities in your area of control
- Ensure workers receive appropriate safe, legal and competent training, including health and safety and site‑specific inductions
- Initiate safety, quality and environmental processes (e.g., toolbox meetings, inspections, risk assessment and control) in accordance with Wood and client requirements
- Utilise commercial processes to capture variations effectively
- Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables and accommodation in accordance with contract and company procedures
- Understand and manage the industrial relations environment on site, reporting issues as required
- Collaborate with engineering during design to influence optimise constructability
- Degree with a minimum of 20 years of oil and gas industry experience, including at least 5 years on major capital projects (> USD 500 million) focused on construction management and site management.
- Experience with in an operating oil and gas company is highly desired and may be considered in lieu of capital project experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong command of English.
- Willingness to travel extensively for multi‑week periods and flexibility to adapt work location for project needs.
- Must be qualified to obtain a CICPA licence and a UAE work visa.
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