Construction Manager - SASREF - ARAMCO
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Lead on-site construction activities for mechanical, piping, and civil works in brownfield refinery, ensuring safety and compliance with project standards.
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Job Title: Construction Manager (Mechanical – Brownfield Refinery Projects)
Job Purpose
Lead and manage all on-site construction activities for mechanical, piping, civil, and E&I works in a live brownfield refinery environment.
Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of compressor installations and associated systems in compliance with project specifications and client standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee
- day-to-day site construction activities
- , ensuring alignment with project schedule, priorities, and safety standards
- Manage and coordinate
- multi-discipline field teams
(Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Electrical & Instrumentation)
- Lead
- brownfield execution strategy
- , including work in live units under strict SIMOPS conditions
- Plan and execute
- shutdown/turnaround activities
- , including 24/7 shift coordination and resource allocation
- Ensure strict adherence to
- approved method statements, ITPs, and client standards (SABIC / Aramco)
- Supervise
- mechanical equipment installation
- , including compressors, skids, piping systems, and tie-ins
- Coordinate
- critical piping works
- , hot taps, and tie-ins within operating refinery units
- Manage and oversee
- heavy lifting and rigging operations
- , including large-capacity cranes (e.g., 150T+)
- Ensure effective
Permit To Work (Ptw)
- compliance and safe execution in hazardous areas (including H₂S zones)
- Lead
- SIMOPS coordination
- with operations and other contractors to avoid conflicts and ensure safety
- Monitor
- contractor manpower, productivity, and performance
- , implementing corrective actions where required
- Track construction progress and report to project management with accurate updates and forecasts
- Drive
- quality control and assurance
- , ensuring works meet project specifications and inspection requirements
- Oversee
- mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and handover
- to commissioning teams
- Interface with
- client representatives, consultants, and EPC stakeholders
- for approvals and coordination
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in
Mechanical Engineering
- (Civil may be considered with strong mechanical background)
- Minimum
- 15+ years of construction experience
- , with at least
- 10 years in KSA oil & gas sector
- Minimum
- 8+ years in refinery construction management
- , specifically in
- brownfield/live plant environments
- Proven experience working with
- SABIC, Aramco, or major EPC contractors
- Strong background in
- piping, mechanical installation, and refinery shutdown execution
- Hands-on experience in
- SIMOPS, PTW systems, and live plant coordination
- Certified in
H2s Safety
- , with solid understanding of refinery safety protocols
- Demonstrated experience in
- heavy lifting and rigging operations
- Ability to manage
- fast-track and high-risk construction activities
- under tight deadlines
- Transferable Iqama
- and availability for immediate joining preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with
- SASREF refinery projects
- Exposure to
- reciprocating compressor installation and commissioning
- NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent safety certification
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in
- brownfield project planning and constructability reviews
Candidate Profile (Highlight Summary)
- Mechanical Engineer by qualification
- Currently working as a
Construction Manager
- in oil & gas/refinery projects
- Strong
- site-driven profile
- , actively managing daily execution
- Extensive
- brownfield refinery experience
- with focus on piping and mechanical works
- Familiar with
- Aramco/SABIC standards and procedures
- Proven ability to handle
- shutdowns, tie-ins, and live plant operations
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