Construction Manager

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 750,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Construction Manager to lead onshore and offshore construction activities for large-scale Upstream Oil & Gas projects, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective execution from mobilization through mechanical completion. The successful candidate will have extensive offshore experience, preferably in a PMC environment, with a proven track record delivering mega projects.

You will provide leadership for construction planning, site supervision, contractor coordination, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline).
• Minimum 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Significant experience predominantly in Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas projects.
• Proven experience as Construction Manager on major EPC/EPCI/PMC projects.
• PMC experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction activities for large-scale offshore developments.
• Mandatory experience working on Middle East/GCC projects.
• Strong experience in Offshore Platforms, CPP, Wellhead Platforms, Subsea Infrastructure, Offshore Pipelines, Brownfield Modifications, Gas Processing Facilities, Marine and Hook-up Activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all construction activities for offshore and associated onshore project facilities.
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies, plans, and procedures aligned with project objectives.
• Ensure construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Manage and coordinate EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and construction teams.
• Oversee fabrication, installation, hook-up, brownfield modifications, offshore campaigns, and site construction activities.
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks and constraints, and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering deliverables, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Commissioning, Operations, HSE, and Quality teams.
• Lead construction readiness reviews, constructability assessments, and site planning activities.
• Manage offshore construction interfaces involving platforms, subsea systems, pipelines, utilities, and process facilities.
• Ensure effective management of construction resources, manpower, equipment, and logistics.
• Participate in project reviews, technical discussions, risk assessments, HAZID, and constructability workshops.
• Review and approve construction methodologies, work packs, installation procedures, and execution plans.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support mechanical completion, system turnover, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare and present construction progress reports to senior management and clients.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures.

Skills

Construction management

Offshore engineering

EPCM/PMC experience

HSE Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline)

Job description

The Construction Manager is responsible for leading and managing all onshore and offshore construction activities associated with large-scale Upstream Oil & Gas projects, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective project execution. The role provides overall leadership for construction planning, execution, site management, contractor coordination, and field supervision from project mobilization through mechanical completion. The position requires extensive experience in offshore oil and gas developments, preferably within a PMC (Project Management Consultancy) environment, and a proven track record of delivering mega projects for major Middle East/GCC operators.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all construction activities for offshore and associated onshore project facilities.
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies, plans, and procedures aligned with project objectives.
• Ensure construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Manage and coordinate EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and construction teams.
• Oversee fabrication, installation, hook-up, brownfield modifications, offshore campaigns, and site construction activities.
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks and constraints, and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering deliverables, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Commissioning, Operations, HSE, and Quality teams.
• Lead construction readiness reviews, constructability assessments, and site planning activities.
• Manage offshore construction interfaces involving platforms, subsea systems, pipelines, utilities, and process facilities.
• Ensure effective management of construction resources, manpower, equipment, and logistics.
• Participate in project reviews, technical discussions, risk assessments, HAZID, and constructability workshops.
• Review and approve construction methodologies, work packs, installation procedures, and execution plans.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support mechanical completion, system turnover, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare and present construction progress reports to senior management and clients.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline).
• Minimum 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Significant experience predominantly in Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas projects.
• Proven experience as Construction Manager on major EPC/EPCI/PMC projects.
• PMC experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction activities for large-scale offshore developments.
• Mandatory experience working on Middle East/GCC projects.
• Strong experience in:
  • Offshore Platforms
  • Central Processing Platforms (CPP)
  • Wellhead Platforms
  • Subsea Infrastructure
  • Offshore Pipelines
  • Brownfield Modifications
  • Gas Processing Facilities
  • Marine and Hook-up Activities
• Proven track record delivering mega projects valued at several hundred million dollars and above.