Senior Construction Manager - Brownfield

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Construction Manager with a proven track record in directly managing and is accountable for the planning and execution of the Islands U/G civil works, onshore fabrication and the offshore transportation and installation / mechanical completion of the components and brownfield modifications of the project to ensure that the project objectives are achieved. Leads construction efforts to ensure the project is executed in accordance with ADNOC Offshore and project procedures and Shareholder expectations. Directly manages Construction Leaders for on island construction and onshore precast for a high - profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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 have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment

• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover

• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit

• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company

• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones

• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• Developing a comprehensive project plan and detailed schedule, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Estimating costs accurately, controlling the budget throughout the project, and suggesting cost-effective alternatives.
• Ensuring that construction work meets required standards and specifications.
• Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to address them.
• Overseeing contracts with consultants, contractors, and vendors, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Regularly reporting on project progress to stakeholders, including any issues or delays.
• Facilitating smooth communication between all parties involved in the project to ensure everyone is aligned and informed

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Construction team to support the objectives and strategies
• Champion safety in all construction aspects and promote the safety objective that “Nobody gets Hurt”
• Manage the On Island Construction teams responsible for the planning, development and operations to ensure construction execution certainty
• Manage the Contractor’s construction planning and execution efforts to ensure compliance with Project objectives, strategies, obligations and requirements
• Establish a construction organization to implement the Project execution plans and procedures and coordinate resourcing of construction team positions
• Provide construction and execution strategy support to the Project Team through construction oversight and assistance
• Ensure that the Contractor and Subcontractors are compliant with project safety expectations, policies and procedures
• Steward the development of an Integrated Safety Plan for construction, including SIMOPS for all island and brownfield work
• Assist in the review and implementation of all Contractor safety plans
• Steward interfaces and interactions between the Contractor and other UZ Projects, Production Operations, and Drilling
• Manage the interface with ADNOC Offshore OPCO to execute brownfield works in order to minimize disruption in ongoing production operations
• Ensure that the detailed design deliverables support constructability
• Report construction progress, performance, initiatives and issues to the Project Team
• Lead construction planning teams to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities
• Sponsor construction related readiness reviews, constructability workshops and CERs
• Take a leadership role in mentoring and training UAE Nationals in construction management
• Clearly communicate to direct reports short term and long-term goals that support the project objectives
• Encourage and recognize outstanding performance, and ensure that staff are appraised regularly and developed accordingly

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelors Degree is essential to apply for this role
• Offshore Experience along with brownfield experience
• Minimum of 25 years of experience on large oil and gas projects including offshore
• Excellent leadership and communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to work with people across a diversity of cultures