Offshore Construction Manager

National Petroleum Construction Company Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UAE seeks an Offshore Construction Manager to oversee all site construction activities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, over 12 years of offshore construction experience, and demonstrated managerial ability. This role requires strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of offshore operations and equipment.

Qualifications

• 12 years experience in offshore construction.
• Thorough understanding of offshore operations and equipment.
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews contract and planning package.
• Coordinates and directs all site construction activities.
• Evaluates resource usage and adjusts project schedule.

Skills

Managerial ability

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Decision making skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Position - Offshore Construction Manager

Job Description
• Reviews contract.
• Planning package.
• Coordinates and directs all site construction activities
• Reviews Engineering documentation.
• Project specific procedures.
• Sub-contractor scope of work.
• Client deliverables/progress plan.
• Job instructions & variation proposals.
• Adjusts project schedule and evaluates resource usage Assists Project Manager, Section Head, Supervises &
• Construction/Field Engineers.
• Evaluates resource usage.
• Co-ordinates activities/work permits.
• Client approvals.
• Supplier/sub-contractor mobilisation.

Skills Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 12 years ‘experience in offshore construction.
• Proven managerial ability.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Good negotiation and decision making skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Committed team player/ leader.
• Thorough understanding of offshore operations and equipment.