PMC Senior Construction Superintendent - Civil

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking Senior Construction Superintendents – Civil for a major project in the United Arab Emirates. You will provide field leadership for civil construction, ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence while coordinating with engineering, procurement and client representatives.

The role demands extensive site-based experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in managing EPC contractors and multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale oil & gas, energy, petrochemical, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil.
• 15+ years of oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, infrastructure, or industrial projects experience.
• Experience supervising major civil construction works and managing EPC contractors/subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all civil construction activities on site.
• Ensure works comply with specifications, drawings, procedures, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure HSEQ compliance.
• Monitor contractor performance and progress to meet milestones.
• Coordinate earthworks, foundations, structures, utilities, roads, drainage and paving works.

Skills

Leadership

HSE excellence

Site supervision

Contractor management

Drawing interpretation

Engineering standards

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil

Job description

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for Senior Construction Superintendents – Civil (3 Nos) to support the successful delivery of a major project within our Construction team. The successful candidates will provide field leadership and oversight for all civil construction activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements. The role requires extensive site-based construction experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in managing contractors and multidisciplinary construction teams on large-scale oil & gas, energy, petrochemical, or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all civil construction activities on site, ensuring safe and efficient execution of work.
• Ensure civil works are performed in compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and construction progress to ensure project milestones and objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate site activities involving earthworks, excavation, foundations, concrete structures, underground utilities, roads, drainage systems, paving works, and structural civil works.
• Review and approve construction work packs, method statements, risk assessments, and lifting plans related to civil activities.
• Conduct routine site inspections and audits to verify quality, productivity, safety compliance, and adherence to project requirements.
• Identify and resolve field construction issues and coordinate with engineering and project teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Support construction planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and forecasting activities.
• Interface effectively with engineering, procurement, quality, commissioning, and client representatives to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Monitor contractor manpower, equipment, and materials to optimize productivity and construction performance.
• Ensure timely completion of inspections, testing activities, punch list closure, and mechanical completion requirements associated with civil systems.
• Participate in site meetings, safety reviews, progress reviews, and construction coordination meetings.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to construction supervisors and junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil.
• Minimum 15 years of experience within oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, infrastructure, or industrial projects., being in a similar role for at least 5 years
• Extensive experience supervising major civil construction works, including:
  • Site preparation and earthworks
  • Excavation and trenching
  • Reinforced concrete structures
  • Foundations and equipment foundations
  • Roads and paving works
  • Drainage and underground utility systems
  • Structural civil construction
  • Strong knowledge of international civil engineering codes, standards, and construction best practices.
  • Proven experience managing EPC contractors, subcontractors, and large site construction teams.
  • Demonstrated commitment to HSE excellence and safe construction practices.
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, construction schedules, and quality requirements.
• Preferred
  • Previous experience on large-scale greenfield and brownfield PMC projects in the Middle East.
  • Experience working on ADNOC, major IOC, or EPC projects.
  • Familiarity with construction management and digital project execution systems.
  • Professional certifications in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Project Management.
  • Experience supporting construction completion, handover, and commissioning phases.

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.