PMC Construction Manager

Careers at UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident保险

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Development plans

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Construction Manager to lead construction planning and execution for offshore islands, onshore precast, and brownfield modifications. The role requires directing construction leaders, ensuring compliance with ADNOC Offshore procedures and shareholder expectations, and driving safety and efficiency on complex projects.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years in oil & gas construction management, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent level of site experience in a senior role.
• Professional Engineer accreditation preferred.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years of previous Construction management experience on large oil and gas development projects.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to work with people across a diversity of cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Construction team to support the objectives and strategies.
• Champion safety in all construction aspects and promote the safety objective that "Nobody gets Hurt".
• Manage the On Island Construction teams responsible for the planning, development and operations to ensure construction execution certainty.
• Manage the Contractor’s construction planning and execution efforts to ensure compliance with Project objectives, strategies, obligations and requirements.
• Establish a construction organization to implement the Project execution plans and procedures and coordinate resourcing of construction team positions.
• Provide construction and execution strategy support to the Project Team through construction oversight and assistance.
• Ensure that the Contractor and Subcontractors are compliant with project safety expectations, policies and procedures.
• Steward the development of an Integrated Safety Plan for construction, including SIMOPS for all island and brownfield work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer accreditation preferred

Job description

PMC Construction Manager

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Construction Manager with a proven track record in directly managing and is accountable for the planning and execution of the Islands U/G civil works, onshore fabrication and the offshore transportation and installation / mechanical completion of the components and brownfield modifications of the project to ensure that the project objectives are achieved. Leads construction efforts to ensure the project is executed in accordance with ADNOC Offshore and project procedures and Shareholder expectations. Directly manages Construction Leaders for on island construction and onshore precast for a high – profile client.

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

The key objectives for this role are:

• Developing a comprehensive project plan and detailed schedule, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Estimating costs accurately, controlling the budget throughout the project, and suggesting cost‑effective alternatives.
• Ensuring that construction work meets required standards and specifications.
• Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to address them.
• Overseeing contracts with consultants, contractors, and vendors, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Regularly reporting on project progress to stakeholders, including any issues or delays.
• Facilitating smooth communication between all parties involved in the project to ensure everyone is aligned and informed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Construction team to support the objectives and strategies.
• Champion safety in all construction aspects and promote the safety objective that "Nobody gets Hurt".
• Manage the On Island Construction teams responsible for the planning, development and operations to ensure construction execution certainty.
• Manage the Contractor’s construction planning and execution efforts to ensure compliance with Project objectives, strategies, obligations and requirements.
• Establish a construction organization to implement the Project execution plans and procedures and coordinate resourcing of construction team positions.
• Provide construction and execution strategy support to the Project Team through construction oversight and assistance.
• Ensure that the Contractor and Subcontractors are compliant with project safety expectations, policies and procedures.
• Steward the development of an Integrated Safety Plan for construction, including SIMOPS for all island and brownfield work.
• Assist in the review and implementation of all Contractor safety plans.
• Steward interfaces and interactions between the Contractor and other UZ Projects, Production Operations, and Drilling.
• Manage the interface with ADNOC Offshore OPCO to execute brownfield works in order to minimize disruption in ongoing production operations.
• Ensure that the detailed design deliverables support constructability.
• Report construction progress, performance, initiatives and issues to the Project Team.
• Lead construction planning teams to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities.
• Sponsor construction related readiness reviews, constructability workshops and CERs.
• Take a leadership role in mentoring and training UAE Nationals in construction management.
• Clearly communicate to direct reports short term and long‑term goals that support the project objectives.
• Encourage and recognize outstanding performance, and ensure that staff are appraised regularly and developed accordingly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent level of site experience in a senior role.
• Professional Engineer accreditation preferred.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years of previous Construction management experience on large oil and gas development projects.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to work with people across a diversity of cultures.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.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.