Summary
Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a member of Ghobash Group, is hiring a Construction Manager (E&I) for its oil and gas projects. The role leads multidisciplinary site construction, planning, HSE, quality, subcontractor coordination, and commissioning support. Applicants need a relevant engineering degree, at least 15 years of oil and gas construction experience, and at least 10 years on ADNOC projects, including onshore work. The role is on-site at various ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi, with shift and extended hours possible.
The posting
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Company Description
Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Construction Management & Execution
- Lead and manage all site construction activities including Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, and Commissioning support works.
- Develop and implement construction execution strategies, work packs, resource plans, and construction schedules.
- Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, method statements, risk assessments, and ADNOC specifications.
- Monitor construction progress and implement recovery plans to mitigate delays.
- Manage brownfield modifications, shutdown works, tie-ins, hot work activities, and live plant interfaces.
- Coordinate onshore construction campaigns ensuring minimal impact to operations.
HSE Leadership
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all project activities.
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE Management System, PTW requirements, SIMOPS procedures, and Life Saving Rules.
- Lead site safety reviews, toolbox talks, risk assessments, HAZID workshops, and incident investigations.
- Ensure implementation of approved HSE plans, emergency response procedures, and environmental controls.
- Achieve project goals of zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI) and zero environmental incidents.
Project Planning & Control
- Review project schedules and establish construction milestones.
- Coordinate with Project Controls for progress measurement, productivity monitoring, and forecasting.
- Evaluate manpower, equipment, and material requirements to ensure timely project execution.
- Participate in weekly and monthly progress review meetings with Client and EPCM teams.
- Provide construction inputs for project reporting, S-curves, look-ahead schedules, and recovery plans.
Stakeholder & Client Management
- Act as the primary construction focal point for ADNOC, EPCM contractors, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Attend Constructability Reviews, PHSER, SIMOPS workshops, and project coordination meetings.
- Resolve site issues, technical queries, and interface challenges with all stakeholders.
- Maintain strong client relationships and ensure prompt closure of construction-related concerns.
Quality Management
- Ensure compliance with approved ITPs, quality procedures, and project specifications.
- Monitor inspection and testing activities in coordination with QA/QC teams.
- Ensure timely closure of NCRs, punch items, and quality observations.
- Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
Resource & Contract Management
- Manage multidisciplinary construction teams, supervisors, foremen, and subcontractors.
- Optimize utilization of manpower, equipment, and construction resources.
- Review subcontractor performance and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
- Support commercial teams regarding variation orders, claims, and change management.
Technical Competencies
- ADNOC Codes of Practice, Standards, and Specifications.
- EPC/EPCM project execution methodologies.
- Brownfield and Greenfield project management.
- Shutdown and Turnaround Management.
- SIMOPS, PHSER, Constructability Review, and HAZID processes.
- Permit to Work (PTW) Systems.
- Mechanical Completion and Commissioning Management.
- Construction Planning and Resource Management.
- Contract Administration and Change Management.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Lead teams of Construction Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, and Discipline Leads.
- Mentor and develop construction personnel.
- Establish project objectives, performance targets, and accountability measures.
- Drive productivity improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, or related Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of Oil & Gas construction experience.
- Minimum 10 years in ADNOC projects with proven experience in onshore projects.
- Strong experience in live plant brownfield modifications, shutdown execution, and EPC/EPCM project delivery.
- ADNOC-approved PTW Holder and Supervisor certifications preferred.
- Relevant HSE certifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent preferred.
Additional Information
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic project environment.
- Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
- Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
- Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
- Willingness to work on-site at various ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi.
- Flexibility to work in shifts and extended hours as project demands require.