Construction Section Head (Mechanical & Civil)

Archirodon Construction (Overseas) Company limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon Construction (Overseas) Company limited is seeking an experienced Mechanical Civil Construction Manager in Abu Dhabi. This role involves leading all construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications and ADNOC standards.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Mechanical Civil construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and project specifications.
• Supervise and manage subcontractors to achieve quality and schedule targets.

Skills

Mechanical & Civil construction management

Leadership

Coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Mechanical Civil 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.
• 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 Mechanical Civil works are completed in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and inspection requirements prior to handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 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 & Civil construction activities, large site teams, and subcontractors.
• 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.