Sr. Construction Manager - Brownfield - Offshore Water Injection Project

Sr. Construction Manager
- Brownfield
- Offshore Water Injection Project

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Sr. Construction Manager
- Brownfield
- Offshore Water Injection Project

K  Abu Dhabi is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Construction Manager to join its PMC team supporting a major Offshore Project in the UAE. The role will initially be based in Abu Dhabi
, transitioning subsequently to the fabrication yard
, and later mobilizing to the offshore site during the execution and commissioning phases.

The Sr. Construction Manager
- Brownfield is responsible for leading and managing all offshore construction activities associated with brownfield modifications, tie-ins, shutdown works, and facility upgrades for the Offshore Water Injection Project. The role ensures the safe, efficient, and timely execution of construction activities within live operating facilities while maintaining strict compliance with ADNOC requirements, project specifications, HSE standards, and quality objectives. The position serves as the focal point between Engineering, Operations, Construction Contractors, Commissioning, and Client teams to ensure successful project delivery with minimal disruption to ongoing offshore operations.

• Lead all offshore brownfield construction activities from site mobilization through mechanical completion.
• Develop and implement Construction Execution Plans, methodologies, and resource strategies.
• Manage construction teams, subcontractors, and specialist contractors.
• Ensure construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Monitor construction progress against project schedules and milestones.
• Provide leadership in resolving site issues and construction constraints.

• Manage execution of brownfield modifications within operational offshore facilities.
• Oversee tie-ins, facility upgrades, equipment replacements, and piping modifications.
• Coordinate shutdown and turnaround construction activities.
• Ensure implementation of approved Management of Change (MOC) requirements.
• Minimize operational disruptions while maintaining project objectives.
• Verify readiness of work fronts prior to execution.

• Supervise installation of:
  • Water Injection Systems
  • Process and Utility Piping
  • Static and Rotating Equipment
  • Structural Modifications
  • Electrical Systems
  • Instrumentation and Control Systems
• Monitor productivity, construction quality, and adherence to project requirements.
• Ensure work packs, drawings, specifications, and permits are available before execution.

• Plan and manage critical shutdown activities.
• Develop construction sequences for tie-ins and facility integration.
• Coordinate shutdown schedules with Operations and Project Management teams.
• Ensure efficient execution within limited shutdown windows.
• Monitor critical path activities and implement recovery plans as required.

• Manage construction activities within live operating facilities.
• Coordinate SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) with Operations, Maintenance, and Commissioning teams.
• Ensure effective communication of worksite hazards and operational restrictions.
• Participate in SIMOPS risk assessments and planning meetings.
• Implement control measures to mitigate interface risks.

• Champion a strong safety culture across all construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements, company procedures, and project safety plans.
• Lead site HSE inspections, audits, and safety reviews.
• Monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) compliance and Control of Work implementation.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action reviews.
• Support achievement of Zero LTI and project HSE targets.

• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Monitor inspection and testing activities.
• Review and approve construction quality documentation.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Support Mechanical Completion and system handover processes.

• Act as the primary construction interface with Client, Operations, Engineering, and Commissioning teams.
• Lead construction coordination meetings…