Senior Piping Construction Manager — Oil & Gas

kbr; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a highly experienced Piping Construction Manager based in Abu Dhabi to lead piping construction activities across fabrication, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and handover. You will ensure safe execution, quality, schedule adherence, and effective coordination with mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams.

The ideal candidate will have 20+ years in Oil & Gas, deep knowledge of ASME B31.3 and related standards, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering discipline.
• 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas Industry
• 10+ years as Piping Construction Manager in Oil & Gas projects.
• Proven experience in construction project execution.
• Experience managing large multicultural construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all piping construction activities from fabrication through mechanical completion.
• Develop and implement construction execution plans, work packs, and installation methodologies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary construction activities with Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams.
• Ensure piping activities align with project specs, drawings and procedures.
• Monitor construction progress and implement recovery plans where needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all construction activities.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate inspection and testing activities with QA/QC teams.
• Verify welding, NDT, hydrotesting, and punch list closure.
• Manage construction supervisors, foremen, subcontractors, and field engineers.
• Support commissioning and start-up teams during handover.

Skills

Piping fabrication and installation

Isometric drawing interpretation

Pipe support installation

Welding management and NDT

Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing

Mechanical completion and Commission

Construction planning

Quantity tracking

Material management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

KBR is seeking a highly experienced Piping Construction Manager based in Abu Dhabi to lead piping construction activities across fabrication, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and handover. You will ensure safe execution, quality, schedule adherence, and effective coordination with mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams.

The ideal candidate will have 20+ years in Oil & Gas, deep knowledge of ASME B31.3 and related standards, and a proven track record