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About the Role
Wood is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for a high-profile client in the Oil, Gas & New Energies sector. The role involves overseeing all on-site activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards.
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Responsibilities
- Assure the quality and integrity of each project, bringing projects in on schedule and within budget
- Oversee total construction field effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, specifications, budgets and schedules
- Supervise all areas on small projects and/or a subset/discipline on larger projects
- Manage and control project cost and schedule of assigned disciplines/subset of on site construction
- Manage installation, commissioning and completion activities of materials and equipment
- Coordinate field personnel work schedules to maximize utilization and ensure work is delivered on schedule
- Monitor work progress and report against the plan
- Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated
- Initiate safety, quality and environmental processes within their area(s) of control
- Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, accommodation and other project specific requirements
- Understand and manage the industrial relations environment impacting the site
- Work with engineering in the design phases to influence the design for optimum constructability
Requirements
- Degree with a minimum of 20 years Oil and Gas industry experience
- At least 5 years on major capital projects (> 500 M USD) with Construction Management and Site Management focus
- Experience within an Oil and Gas operating company is also highly desired
- Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, with a strong command of the English language
- Must be willing to travel extensively for multi week periods and have the flexibility to adjust work location
- Must be qualified to obtain a CICPA and a UAE work visa
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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 Projects
- 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 are the market leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets.
What We Can Offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
- Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews.
- Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance.
- End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
- Employee Share Plan to purchase Wood shares with company match.
- Long Service Award at 5 year service milestones.
- Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
- Global connections with experts around the world.
- Energy Transition Academy for exposure to emerging energy systems.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Responsible for construction and contractor related deliverables.
- Supervises all areas on small projects and/or a subset/discipline on larger projects.
- Responsible for management and execution of multiple field disciplines or a subset of assigned construction project(s).
- Responsible for execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project.
- Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned disciplines/subset of on site construction.
- Management of installation, commissioning and completion activities of materials and equipment.
- Coordinates field personnel work schedules to maximize utilization and ensure work is delivered on schedule.
- Ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan.
- Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated.
- Initiate safety, quality and environmental processes within their area(s) of control.
- Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned discipline/subset of on site construction. Utilize Commercial processes to capture variations effectively.
- Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, accommodation and other project specific requirements.
Skills and Qualifications
- Degree with a minimum of 20 years Oil and Gas industry experience, including at least 5 years on major capital projects (> 500 M USD) with Construction Management and Site Management focus.
- Experience within an Oil and Gas operating company is also highly desired and may be considered in lieu of capital project experience.
- Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, with a strong command of the English language.
- Must be willing to travel extensively for multi week periods and have the flexibility to adjust work location to support project needs.
- Must be qualified to obtain a CICPA and a UAE work visa.
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