PMC Senior Fabrication Site Manager

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is recruiting for a Sr. Fabrication Site Manager - EPC2 to support ADNOC Offshore in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The successful candidate will lead all fabrication yard and site activities, ensuring safe execution, quality compliance, schedule achievement, and effective coordination between project stakeholders. Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 20+ years of experience on large oil & gas development projects.
• 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Extensive fabrication management experience on large EPC/PMC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication site execution activities in line with project objectives, HSE requirements, and quality standards.
• Manage fabrication yard operations including structural, piping, mechanical, and multidisciplinary works.
• Ensure activities align with approved schedules, budgets, and project specs.
• Interface with engineering, procurement, construction, QA/QC, and commissioning teams for seamless execution.
• Monitor contractor/subcontractor performance, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Review and approve fabrication methodologies, work procedures, and recovery plans where required.
• Drive compliance with ADNOC Offshore and Wood standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership to site teams, fostering safety and performance culture.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and resolve technical/operational challenges.
• Prepare and present progress reports to project management and client representatives.

Skills

Fabrication management

Offshore project execution

HSE Leadership

Schedule management

QA/QC processes

Contractor management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for a Sr. Fabrication Site Manager - EPC2 to support a major offshore PMC project for ADNOC Offshore in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing all fabrication yard and site activities, ensuring safe execution, quality compliance, schedule achievement, and effective coordination between project stakeholders.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead fabrication site execution activities in accordance with project objectives, HSE requirements, and quality standards.


• Manage fabrication yard operations, including structural, piping, mechanical, and multidiscipline fabrication works.


• Ensure fabrication activities are completed in line with approved schedules, budgets, and project specifications.


• Interface with engineering, procurement, construction, QA/QC, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless project execution.


• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance, productivity, and resource utilization.


• Review and approve fabrication methodologies, work procedures, and recovery plans where required.


• Drive compliance with ADNOC Offshore and Wood standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.


• Provide leadership to site teams while fostering a strong safety and performance culture.


• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and resolve technical and operational challenges.


• Prepare and present progress reports to project management and client representatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.


• Minimum of twenty (20) years of relevant experience on large oil and gas development projects


• Minimum of five (5) years of Managerial experience.


• Extensive experience in fabrication management within large-scale EPC/PMC oil & gas projects.


• Strong knowledge of offshore fabrication, welding, inspection, QA/QC processes, and construction practices.


• Demonstrated experience managing large multicultural teams within fabrication yards and offshore project environments.


• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Skills & Competencies:

• Fabrication & Construction Management


• Offshore EPC/PMC Project Execution


• HSE Leadership


• Schedule & Resource Management


• Quality Assurance & Quality Control


• Contractor Management


• Risk Management & Mitigation


• Client & Stakeholder Engagement


• Team Leadership & Development


• Project Delivery Excellence