Construction Section Head - Mechanical

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb seeks a seasoned Mechanical Construction Lead in the United Arab Emirates to oversee all mechanical construction activities on major Oil & Gas/EPC projects in Abu Dhabi. You will ensure adherence to ADNOC standards, project specs, and schedules while coordinating with engineering, QA/QC, HSE, planning, and procurement teams.

You will manage manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, implement PTW processes, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery in live plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas or EPC construction projects.
• At least 5 years in a senior supervisory or Construction Section Head role.
• Proven experience working on ADNOC or major GCC Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong experience managing Mechanical construction activities, large site teams, and subcontractors.
• With good experience in Piping or Rotating & Static Equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of ADNOC standards, project specifications, applicable international codes, HSE regulations, risk assessments, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Mechanical construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved construction plans, and project schedules.
• Ensure day-to-day operations are executed in accordance with the approved construction plan and schedule.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Planning, Procurement, Commissioning, and other project disciplines to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure the timely availability of manpower, materials, equipment, and other required resources.
• Identify construction issues and implement appropriate solutions to maintain project progress.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, work procedures, and execution plans prior to construction activities.
• Monitor construction progress against the approved schedule and implement corrective actions to achieve project milestones.
• Supervise and manage subcontractors to ensure quality, productivity, safety, and schedule targets are achieved.
• Participate in construction meetings and provide technical solutions to site execution challenges in coordination with the Engineering team.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system and maintain strict safety compliance in live plant environments.
• Prepare and review manpower plans, resource allocation, productivity reports, and construction progress updates to optimize project delivery.
• Ensure all Mechanical works are completed in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and inspection requirements prior to handover.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• Lead and manage all Mechanicalconstruction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved construction plans, and project schedules.

• Ensure day-to-day operations are executed in accordance with the approved construction plan and schedule.

• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Planning, Procurement, Commissioning, and other project disciplines to ensure smooth project execution.

• Ensure the timely availability of manpower, materials, equipment, and other required resources.

• Identify construction issues and implement appropriate solutions to maintain project progress.

• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, applicable international codes, and HSE regulations.

• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, work procedures, and execution plans prior to construction activities.

• Monitor construction progress against the approved schedule and implement corrective actions to achieve project milestones.

• Supervise and manage subcontractors to ensure quality, productivity, safety, and schedule targets are achieved.

• Participate in construction meetings and provide technical solutions to site execution challenges in coordination with the Engineering team.

• Ensure effective implementation of the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system and maintain strict safety compliance in live plant environments.

• Prepare and review manpower plans, resource allocation, productivity reports, and construction progress updates to optimize project delivery.

• Ensure all Mechanicalworks are completed in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and inspection requirements prior to handover.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas or EPC construction projects.

• At least 5 years in a senior supervisory or Construction Section Head role.

• Proven experience working on ADNOC or major GCC Oil & Gas projects.

• Strong experience managing Mechanicalconstruction activities, large site teams, and subcontractors.

• With good experience in Piping or Rotating & Static Equipment

• Excellent knowledge of construction sequencing, site execution strategies, and productivity management.

• Thorough understanding of ADNOC standards, project specifications, applicable international codes, HSE regulations, risk assessments, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.

• Strong leadership, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-track project environments.

• ADNOC approval or prior ADNOC leadership experience will be an added advantage.

Note: Depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level, a background check on your profile may be carried out.