Senior Construction Manager

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 440,690 - 661,035; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Commitment to Professional Development

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Construction Manager in Abu Dhabi to oversee on-site activities for high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years in the Oil and Gas industry, specifically managing major projects valued above USD 500 million.

This role requires strong communication skills and a willingness to travel. The company offers competitive remuneration and various benefits, including medical insurance and a share purchase plan.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in the Oil and Gas industry including major capital projects experience.
• 5+ years in Construction and Site Management.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and contractor deliverables.
• Manage project cost and schedule.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Skills

Construction Management

Site Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating all on-site activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

Client and Projects

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 a 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 decarbonisation and electrification markets. Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. Transformative projects provide sustainable power to future generations, and we 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 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 ensuring inpatient and outpatient care is available if required
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance providing life assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law for all eligible employees
• Employee Share Plan allowing you to purchase Wood shares with a matching contribution from the company
• Long Service Award recognising commitment and loyalty at five‑year milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored plans
• Global connections with experts at the leading edge of our industry
• Energy Transition Academy offering a community of experts sharing knowledge on existing and emerging energy systems

Key Objectives for This Role

• Assure the quality and integrity of each project, bringing projects on schedule and within budget
• Use in‑house construction management procedures to provide continuity and consistency with quality assurance and reliable control
• Oversee total construction field effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, specifications, budgets and schedules
• Generally responsible for projects or subsets of projects with a value above USD 500 million

Responsibilities

• Responsible for construction and contractor deliverables
• Supervise all areas on small projects or a subset/discipline on larger projects
• Manage and execute multiple field disciplines or a subset of assigned construction projects in accordance with the contract and company policies
• Execute work in accordance with specified quality standards and requirements
• Manage and control project cost and schedule for assigned disciplines or on‑site construction subsets
• Manage installation, commissioning and completion activities of materials and equipment
• Coordinate field personnel schedules to maximise utilisation and ensure on‑time delivery
• Monitor work progress and report against the plan
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities are defined and communicated to workers within control areas
• Ensure all workers receive appropriate training for safe, legal and competent performance, including health and safety and site‑specific inductions
• Initiate safety, quality and environmental processes within control areas, including toolbox meetings, inspections and risk assessment/control
• Utilise commercial processes to capture variations effectively
• Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, accommodation and other project‑specific requirements in line with client/contract specifications and Wood Policies & Procedures
• Understand and manage industrial relations impacting the site and report issues as required
• Work with engineering in design phases to influence optimum constructability

Qualifications

• Degree with a minimum of 20 years in the Oil and Gas industry, including at least 5 years on major capital projects (> USD 500 M) with a focus on Construction Management and Site Management
• Experience within an Oil and Gas operating company is desirable and may be considered in lieu of capital project experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Willingness to travel extensively for multi‑week periods and adjust work location to support project needs
• Qualified to obtain a CICPA and a UAE work visa

About Us

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.

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 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.