Construction Manager

Overview

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.

Wood’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 have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation. We are a market‑leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status‑quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonisation and electrification markets.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. Transformative projects provide sustainable power to future generations, and we bring low‑carbon concepts to reality.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance ensuring inpatient and outpatient care is available if required
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance providing life assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law for all eligible employees
• Employee Share Plan allowing you to purchase Wood shares with a matching contribution from the company
• Long Service Award recognising commitment and loyalty at five‑year milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored plans
• Global connections with experts at the leading edge of our industry
• Energy Transition Academy offering a community of experts sharing knowledge on existing and emerging energy systems

• Assure the quality and integrity of each project, bringing projects on schedule and within budget
• Use in‑house construction management procedures to provide continuity and consistency with quality assurance and reliable control
• Oversee total construction field effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, specifications, budgets and schedules
• Generally responsible for projects or subsets of projects with a value above USD 500 million

• 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 the contract and company policies
• Execute work in accordance with specified quality standards and requirements
• Manage and control project cost and schedule for assigned disciplines or on‑site construction subsets
• Manage installation, commissioning and completion activities of materials and equipment
• Coordinate field personnel schedules to maximise utilisation and ensure on‑time delivery
• Monitor work progress and report against the plan
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities are defined and communicated to workers within control areas
• Ensure all workers receive appropriate training for safe, legal and competent performance, including health and safety and site‑specific inductions
• Initiate safety, quality and environmental processes within control areas, including toolbox meetings, inspections and risk assessment/control
• Utilise commercial processes to capture variations effectively
• Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, accommodation and other project‑specific requirements in line with client/contract specifications and Wood Policies & Procedures
• Understand and manage industrial relations impacting the site and report issues as required
• Work with engineering in design phases to influence optimum constructability

• Degree with a minimum of 20 years in the Oil and Gas industry, including at least 5 years on major capital projects (> USD 500 M) with a focus on Construction Management and Site Management
• Experience with in…