Offshore PMC Construction Lead: Safe, High-Quality

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 334,800 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Group life and personal accident cover

End of Service gratuity

Employee share plan

Long service award

Professional development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Specialist Construction Engineer to oversee construction deliverables on major offshore projects in Abu Dhabi. You will ensure safety, quality, and alignment with ADNOC standards and project specifications.

You will lead multi-disciplinary site teams, monitor contractor performance, and drive schedule, cost control, and HSE outcomes while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and commissioning to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related).
• 15+ years oil and gas construction experience with 5+ years in a lead ADNOC/Middle East project role.
• Strong PMC and multi-disciplinary construction oversight experience; English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site construction activities across disciplines per ADNOC standards.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance against methods, schedules and quality.
• Enforce HSE policies and safe working practices on site.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and commissioning to ensure constructability.
• Review and approve construction plans, risk assessments and work packs.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation to avoid delays and cost overruns.
• Conduct site inspections and audits for compliance with specs and codes.
• Facilitate communication between ADNOC, EPC contractors, vendors and inspectors.
• Provide guidance to site engineers and construction teams.
• Resolve site queries and non-conformances; track progress and report milestones.
• Support project controls in schedule and cost performance; interface management across contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management tools

Construction planning

Reporting systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Specialist Construction Engineer to oversee construction deliverables on major offshore projects in Abu Dhabi. You will ensure safety, quality, and alignment with ADNOC standards and project specifications.

You will lead multi-disciplinary site teams, monitor contractor performance, and drive schedule, cost control, and HSE outcomes while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and commissioning to deliver results.