PMC Construction Installation Manager

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share Plan with company match

Long Service Award

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Senior Construction / Installation Manager for ADNOC offshore projects based in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee offshore construction and installation activities, act as PMC focal point with EPC contractors, and ensure safe, compliant execution across fabrication, installation and commissioning phases.

The role requires 15–20+ years in Oil & Gas with strong PMC exposure, preferably in the Middle East, and knowledge of ADNOC Offshore standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Marine Engineering.
• Typically 15–20+ years Oil & Gas experience.
• Minimum 8–10 years offshore construction/installations experience.
• Strong PMC or client representative experience.
• Experience in Middle East offshore projects preferred.
• Knowledge of ADNOC Offshore standards desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee offshore construction and installation activities for jackets, topsides, pipelines, subsea structures, and brownfield modifications.
• Ensure execution complies with project scope, ADNOC standards, and international codes.
• Supervise EPC contractor construction strategies and installation methodologies.
• Review construction procedures, method statements, and lifting plans.
• Monitor installation schedules and offshore campaign readiness.
• Act as PMC focal point between ADNOC Offshore and EPC contractors.
• Ensure adherence to schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Participate in constructability reviews and risk assessments.
• Monitor fabrication yard progress and readiness for offshore load-out.
• Support offshore hook-up, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Promote HSE culture and Life Saving Rules compliance.
• Ensure contractors implement safe offshore installation practices.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

PMC experience

Offshore construction

Contractor management

HSE leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Marine Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Senior Construction / Installation Manager role for ADNOC offshore client to join us and make an impact within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at Abu Dhabi.

The Role

Responsible for overseeing offshore construction and installation activities ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of ADNOC Offshore projects. The role represents the Project Management Consultant (PMC) in supervising EPC contractor performance from fabrication through offshore installation and commissioning phases.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Responsibilities

Construction & Installation Management

• Manage offshore construction and installation activities for jackets, topsides, pipelines, subsea structures, and brownfield modifications.
• Ensure execution complies with approved project scope, ADNOC standards, and international codes.
• Supervise EPC contractor construction strategies and installation methodologies.
• Review and approve construction procedures, method statements, and lifting plans.
• Monitor installation schedules and offshore campaign readiness.

Project Execution Oversight

• Act as PMC focal point between ADNOC Offshore and EPC contractors.
• Ensure adherence to project schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Participate in constructability reviews and risk assessments.
• Monitor fabrication yard progress and readiness for offshore load-out.
• Support offshore hook-up, commissioning, and start-up activities.

HSE Leadership

• Promote ADNOC HSE culture and Life Saving Rules compliance.
• Ensure contractors implement safe offshore installation practices.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, and risk mitigation workshops.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and safety reviews offshore and at yards.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation.

Contractor & Interface Management

• Manage interfaces among engineering, procurement, marine operations, and offshore construction teams.
• Review contractor resource mobilization plans (vessels, cranes, manpower).
• Resolve technical and operational installation issues.
• Coordinate marine spread and offshore logistics activities

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure construction meets ADNOC specifications and project quality plans.
• Witness critical installation activities and acceptance tests.
• Monitor welding, coating, mechanical completion, and system handover.
• Verify documentation for mechanical completion and pre-commissioning.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Provide weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
• Advise ADNOC Project Management Team on risks and recovery plans.
• Track KPIs, milestones, and contractor performance metrics.
• Support management reviews and executive reporting.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Marine Engineering.
• Typically 15–20+ years Oil & Gas experience.
• Minimum 8–10 years offshore construction/installations experience.
• Strong experience in PMC or Client representative role.
• Experience in Middle East offshore projects preferred.
• Knowledge of ADNOC Offshore standards highly desirable.

Technical Expertise

• Offshore installation engineering
• Jacket & topside installation
• Pipeline & subsea works
• Heavy lift operations
• Marine spread coordination
• Brownfield modifications
• Hook-up & commissioning
• SIMOPS management

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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