PMC Construction Manager

WOODplc

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 500,000 - 900,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Job summary

WOODplc is seeking an experienced Construction Manager in Abu Dhabi to oversee large offshore oil and gas projects for high-profile clients. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across complex site activities.

With 20+ years in construction management, you will coordinate contractors, engineers, and clients, driving on-time delivery while adopting sustainable practices for energy transition initiatives.

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 Offshore development projects.
Excellent leadership and communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to work with people across a diversity of cultures.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for project execution.
Monitor expenses, prevent overspending, and ensure financial efficiency throughout the project.
Maintain high construction standards, adhere to regulations, and conduct regular inspections.
Identify potential risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure workplace safety.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to align project goals and expectations.
Implement eco-friendly practices and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer accreditation

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinates construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality and safety standards 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 decarbonisation 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 organisation 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’ service 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:

Develop detailed plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies to ensure smooth project execution
Monitor expenses, prevent overspending, and ensure financial efficiency throughout the project
Maintain high construction standards, adhere to regulations, and conduct regular inspections
Identify potential risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure workplace safety
Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to align project goals and expectations
Implement eco-friendly practices and ensure compliance with environmental regulations

Responsibilities

Responsible for construction and contractor related deliverables
Supervises all areas on small projects and / or a subset / discipline on larger projects
Responsible for management and execution of multiple field disciplines or a subset of assigned construction project(s) in accordance with the requirements of the contract between the company and the client, and in accordance with the company’s operating policies and principles.
Responsible for execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project.
Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned disciplines / subset of onsite construction.
Management of installation, commissioning and completion activities of materials and equipment.
Coordinates field personnel work schedules to maximize utilization and ensure work is delivered on schedule
Ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan.
Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated to workers engaged within their area(s) of control
Ensure all workers within their area(s) of control receive appropriate training to perform their work in a safe, legal and competent manner including any Health and Safety and site-specific inductions
Initiate safety, quality and environmental processes within their area(s) of control, including toolbox meetings, inspections, and the identification, assessment and control of risks in accordance with Wod and client requirements

Qualifications

Skills And 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 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 Offshore 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, 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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