Head of Construction (Fabrication)
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About the Role
NES Global Talent seeks a Head of Construction for a 24-month contract in Doha, Qatar, overseeing fabrication activities for large Oil & Gas projects. The role requires 10+ years of construction/fabrication experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
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Responsibilities
- Lead planning and execution of fabrication activities from engineering to load out
- Ensure constructability compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards
- Manage contractors and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient, and quality execution
- Monitor and control fabrication, mechanical completion, and pre commissioning activities
- Review and manage technical deviations and construction dossiers
- Identify project risks and implement corrective and recovery actions
- Review contractor progress reports and address delays or quality concerns
- Maintain strong coordination between Company and Contractor teams
- Lead risk assessments, pre job meetings, and technical discussions
- Capture and implement lessons learned for continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 10+ years in construction/fabrication roles in Oil & Gas projects
- At least 2 years in a supervisory/lead role
- Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, lifting, mechanical testing, construction execution, completions, and hook up
- Experience in offshore/onshore fabrication yards
- Experience with EPC contractors and large organizations
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Job Overview
- Hiring: Head of Construction (Fabrication)
- Location: Project Based / Yard & Site
- Industry: Oil & Gas / LNG
- Experience: 10+ Years
- Location: Doha, Qatar
- Contract: 24 Months
- Work Setup: 100% Onshore, Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF, 6 Days per Week, 8–10 Hours per Day
Key Responsibilities
- Lead planning and execution of fabrication activities from engineering to load out.
- Ensure constructability compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
- Manage contractors and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient, and quality execution.
- Monitor and control fabrication, mechanical completion, and pre commissioning activities.
- Review and manage technical deviations and construction dossiers.
- Identify project risks and implement corrective and recovery actions.
- Review contractor progress reports and address delays or quality concerns.
- Maintain strong coordination between Company and Contractor teams.
- Lead risk assessments, pre job meetings, and technical discussions.
- Capture and implement lessons learned for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 10+ years in construction/fabrication roles in Oil & Gas projects
- At least 2 years in a supervisory/lead role
- Strong knowledge of: Fabrication, welding, lifting, and mechanical testing; Construction execution, completions, and hook up; International codes and safety standards
- Experience in: Offshore/onshore fabrication yards; LNG / sour gas projects (preferred); Working with EPC contractors and large organizations
- Strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage complex interfaces and resolve technical challenges
Key Competencies
- Leadership & team management
- Construction planning & execution
- Risk management & problem solving
- Strong communication & coordination skills
- Quality and safety driven mindset
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