Construction Manager

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is seeking an experienced Construction Manager with a strong background in the oil & gas industry to lead project planning, scheduling, and on-site execution across PMC projects in the Middle East.

The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, HSE requirements, and project controls, and drive safe, on-time, within-budget delivery from mobilization to handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 20+ years of oil & gas experience.
• 5+ years in PMC projects.
• Experience with live operating facilities.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and international codes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee all on-site construction activities from mobilization through mechanical completion and handover.
• Lead multidisciplinary construction teams across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and telecom.
• Ensure construction execution complies with drawings, specifications, project procedures, and applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project controls, QA/QC, HSE, commissioning, contractors, and client representatives.
• Monitor construction progress against the project schedule and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and construction resources to achieve project objectives.
• Conduct site meetings, progress reviews, constructability assessments, and interface coordination with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and permit-to-work systems.
• Review and resolve site technical queries, field changes, and construction issues in coordination with the engineering team.
• Monitor productivity, resource utilization, quality performance, and construction costs, ensuring budget compliance.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and project handover activities.

Skills

Construction management

Project planning

Scheduling

HSE compliance

Contractor & subcontractor management

Cross-functional coordination

Live facility construction

Vendor management

Pre-commissioning/ commissioning

Start-up/ handover

Leadership

Education

Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Penspen is hiring an experienced Construction Manager with a strong background in the oil & gas industry to lead project planning and scheduling activities throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of construction works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee all on-site construction activities from mobilization through mechanical completion and handover.
• Lead multidisciplinary construction teams and coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and telecom activities.
• Ensure construction execution complies with approved drawings, specifications, project procedures, and applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project controls, QA/QC, HSE, commissioning, contractors, and client representatives to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor construction progress against the project schedule and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and construction resources to achieve project objectives.
• Conduct site meetings, progress reviews, constructability assessments, and interface coordination with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems, and company safety policies, promoting a strong safety culture.
• Review and resolve site technical queries, field changes, and construction issues in coordination with the engineering team.
• Monitor productivity, resource utilization, quality performance, and construction costs, ensuring works are completed within budget.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and project handover activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline,
• 20+ years of oil & gas experience in the oil and gas industry.
• 5+ years in PMC projects
• Thorough knowledge of construction methodologies, HSE regulations, quality standards, and international codes
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, construction planning, and project execution in live operating facilities
• Experience supporting procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Strong experience in greenfield & brownfield compression facility projects.
• GCC/Middle East oil & gas project experience is preferred.