Construction Manager (Artificial Island) - Offshore Topside PMC Project

National Association of Women in Construction; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee an Offshore Topside PMC Project on an artificial island, with initial office-based work followed by offshore site rotation of 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off. The role requires directing civil and underground infrastructure activities, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate has 12–15 years in major infrastructure, strong leadership, and proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
• 12–15 years of construction experience in major infrastructure.
• Experience with civil and underground utility works in GCC.
• Middle East/GCC experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead all onsite construction activities related to civil and underground infrastructure works.
• Manage construction execution in accordance with project schedules, specifications, drawings, and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, MEP, utility, and infrastructure packages.
• Review and monitor construction schedules and recovery plans.
• Prepare weekly and monthly construction progress reports for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Coordination

HSE

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering

Job description

Title:

Construction Manager (Artificial Island) - Offshore Topside PMC Project

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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill a position of Construction Manager for an Offshore Topside Project to be based in Office for some time and then move to Offshore Site on 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation cycle.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead and oversee all civil and underground infrastructure construction activities for a major oil & gas top side facilities installation on artificial island.

The role will be responsible for managing execution, safety, quality, schedule, and coordination of complex land-based civil works, including piling, foundations, trenching, underground utilities, cable laying, and associated infrastructure installation.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in large-scale infrastructure construction projects and demonstrate the ability to manage multidisciplinary construction teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Management

• Lead all onsite construction activities related to civil and underground infrastructure works.
• Manage construction execution in accordance with project schedules, specifications, drawings, and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities of contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and site supervision teams.
• Ensure efficient deployment of manpower, equipment, and materials.

Civil & Underground Scope Oversight

Manage and supervise works including but not limited to:

• Piling and deep foundation systems
• Excavation and trenching activities
• Underground utility installation
• HDPE, GRP, ductile iron, and reinforced concrete piping systems
• Stormwater, sewer, potable water, and drainage networks
• Electrical and communication duct banks
• MV/LV cable laying and underground cable installations
• Road subgrade and civil infrastructure interfaces
• Review and monitor construction schedules and recovery plans.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, MEP, utility, and infrastructure packages.
• Participate in constructability reviews and work sequencing.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all works comply with project specifications, quality standards, and local authority regulations.
• Review and approve method statements, inspection test plans (ITPs), and construction procedures.
• Support QA/QC teams in inspections and resolution of non-conformance reports (NCRs).

Health, Safety & Environment

• Promote and enforce a strong HSE culture across all site activities.
• Ensure compliance with all project HSE policies and procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments and toolbox talks.

Reporting

• Monitor productivity and progress.
• Prepare weekly and monthly construction progress reports for senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering.

Experience

• Minimum 12-15 years of construction experience in major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing civil and underground utility works on large-scale developments.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility systems, foundation works, and heavy civil construction methodologies.
• Experience working in the Middle East/GCC region is an advantage.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability under demanding project conditions.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.