Offshore Construction Lead for Mega Oil and Gas Projects

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 750,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Construction Manager to lead onshore and offshore construction activities for large-scale Upstream Oil & Gas projects, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective execution from mobilization through mechanical completion. The successful candidate will have extensive offshore experience, preferably in a PMC environment, with a proven track record delivering mega projects.

You will provide leadership for construction planning, site supervision, contractor coordination, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline).
• Minimum 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Significant experience predominantly in Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas projects.
• Proven experience as Construction Manager on major EPC/EPCI/PMC projects.
• PMC experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction activities for large-scale offshore developments.
• Mandatory experience working on Middle East/GCC projects.
• Strong experience in Offshore Platforms, CPP, Wellhead Platforms, Subsea Infrastructure, Offshore Pipelines, Brownfield Modifications, Gas Processing Facilities, Marine and Hook-up Activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all construction activities for offshore and associated onshore project facilities.
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies, plans, and procedures aligned with project objectives.
• Ensure construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Manage and coordinate EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and construction teams.
• Oversee fabrication, installation, hook-up, brownfield modifications, offshore campaigns, and site construction activities.
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks and constraints, and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering deliverables, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Commissioning, Operations, HSE, and Quality teams.
• Lead construction readiness reviews, constructability assessments, and site planning activities.
• Manage offshore construction interfaces involving platforms, subsea systems, pipelines, utilities, and process facilities.
• Ensure effective management of construction resources, manpower, equipment, and logistics.
• Participate in project reviews, technical discussions, risk assessments, HAZID, and constructability workshops.
• Review and approve construction methodologies, work packs, installation procedures, and execution plans.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support mechanical completion, system turnover, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare and present construction progress reports to senior management and clients.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures.

Skills

Construction management

Offshore engineering

EPCM/PMC experience

HSE Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline)

Job description

Wood is seeking a Construction Manager to lead onshore and offshore construction activities for large-scale Upstream Oil & Gas projects, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective execution from mobilization through mechanical completion. The successful candidate will have extensive offshore experience, preferably in a PMC environment, with a proven track record delivering mega projects.

You will provide leadership for construction planning, site supervision, contractor coordination, and