Sr. Construction Manager - Brownfield – Offshore Water Injection Project

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Sr. Construction Manager - Brownfield for the Offshore Water Injection Project in Abu Dhabi. You will lead offshore brownfield construction activities, ensure safety, and coordinate with Engineering, Operations and Client teams to deliver modifications with minimal disruption.

Required are 25+ years in Oil & Gas, 10+ years in senior construction roles, and strong offshore experience. ADNOC Offshore exposure is highly preferred, with expertise in SIMOPS, MOC, and handover

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree is advantageous.
• PMP or Project Management certification preferred.
• Professional Engineering registration is desirable.
• Experience 25+ years of Oil & Gas project experience.
• Minimum 10 years in senior construction management roles.
• Extensive offshore brownfield EPC project experience.
• Proven experience managing shutdowns, tie-ins, and modifications within live operating facilities.
• Strong background in offshore water injection, production, and utility systems.
• ADNOC Offshore experience is highly preferred.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary construction teams on offshore facilities and artificial islands.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore brownfield construction activities from site mobilization through mechanical completion.
• Develop Construction Execution Plans and resource strategies.
• Manage construction teams, subcontractors and specialists.
• Oversee tie-ins, facility upgrades, equipment replacements, and piping modifications.
• Coordinate shutdown and turnaround construction activities.
• Ensure MOC requirements are followed.
• Supervise installation of water injection systems and related systems.
• Plan shutdown sequences and coordinate with Operations.
• Coordinate SIMOPS with Operations, Maintenance and Commissioning teams.
• Champion safety across all construction activities and ensure ADNOC HSE compliance.

Skills

Offshore Construction

Brownfield Mgmt

Contractor Mgmt

Project Leadership

HSE Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or related Engineering

Master's Degree advantageous

PMP or Project Management certification preferred

Professional Engineering registration desirable

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Aconex

AVEVA Engineering

Power BI

MS Office Suite

Job description

Title:

Sr. Construction Manager - Brownfield – Offshore Water Injection Project

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Purpose

The Sr. Construction Manager – Brownfield is responsible for leading and managing all offshore construction activities associated with brownfield modifications, tie-ins, shutdown works, and facility upgrades for the Offshore Water Injection Project. The role ensures the safe, efficient, and timely execution of construction activities within live operating facilities while maintaining strict compliance with ADNOC requirements, project specifications, HSE standards, and quality objectives. The position serves as the focal point between Engineering, Operations, Construction Contractors, Commissioning, and Client teams to ensure successful project delivery with minimal disruption to ongoing offshore operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Construction Management & Leadership: Lead all offshore brownfield construction activities from site mobilization through mechanical completion. Develop and implement Construction Execution Plans, methodologies, and resource strategies. Manage construction teams, subcontractors, and specialist contractors. Ensure construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved procedures. Monitor construction progress against project schedules and milestones. Provide leadership in resolving site issues and construction constraints.
• Brownfield Modification Management: Manage execution of brownfield modifications within operational offshore facilities. Oversee tie-ins, facility upgrades, equipment replacements, and piping modifications. Coordinate shutdown and turnaround construction activities. Ensure implementation of approved Management of Change (MOC) requirements. Minimize operational disruptions while maintaining project objectives. Verify readiness of work fronts prior to execution.
• Offshore Construction Execution: Supervise installation of: Water Injection Systems; Process and Utility Piping; Static and Rotating Equipment; Structural Modifications; Electrical Systems; Instrumentation and Control Systems. Monitor productivity, construction quality, and adherence to project requirements. Ensure work packs, drawings, specifications, and permits are available before execution.
• Shutdown & Tie-In Management: Plan and manage critical shutdown activities. Develop construction sequences for tie-ins and facility integration. Coordinate shutdown schedules with Operations and Project Management teams. Ensure efficient execution within limited shutdown windows. Monitor critical path activities and implement recovery plans as required.
• SIMOPS Coordination: Manage construction activities within live operating facilities. Coordinate SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) with Operations, Maintenance, and Commissioning teams. Ensure effective communication of worksite hazards and operational restrictions. Participate in SIMOPS risk assessments and planning meetings. Implement control measures to mitigate interface risks.
• HSE Management: Champion a strong safety culture across all construction activities. Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements, company procedures, and project safety plans. Lead site HSE inspections, audits, and safety reviews. Monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) compliance and Control of Work implementation. Participate in incident investigations and corrective action reviews. Support achievement of Zero LTI and project HSE targets.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. Monitor inspection and testing activities. Review and approve construction quality documentation. Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions. Support Mechanical Completion and system handover processes.
• Stakeholder & Contractor Management: Act as the primary construction interface with Client, Operations, Engineering, and Commissioning teams. Lead construction coordination meetings and progress reviews. Manage contractor performance, productivity, and compliance. Resolve technical and operational issues affecting project execution. Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Pre-Commissioning & Handover Support: Coordinate construction completion and turnover activities. Support pre-commissioning and commissioning teams. Ensure punch list items are identified, tracked, and closed. Verify systems are ready for Mechanical Completion and commissioning. Facilitate smooth handover to Operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree is advantageous.
• PMP or Project Management certification preferred.
• Professional Engineering registration is desirable.
• Experience 25+ years of Oil & Gas project experience.
• Minimum 10 years in senior construction management roles.
• Extensive offshore brownfield EPC project experience.
• Proven experience managing shutdowns, tie-ins, and modifications within live operating facilities.
• Strong background in offshore water injection, production, and utility systems.
• ADNOC Offshore experience is highly preferred.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary construction teams on offshore facilities and artificial islands.

Technical Competencies

• Offshore Construction
• Brownfield Construction Management
• Offshore Installation Activities
• Tie-In Execution
• Shutdown & Turnaround Management
• Facility Modification Projects
• Construction Work Packaging
• Project Execution Construction Planning & Scheduling
• Resource Management
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting
• Risk Identification & Mitigation
• Contractor Management
• Cost and Productivity Control
• HSE & Risk Management
• SIMOPS Management
• Permit-to-Work Systems
• Construction Risk Assessments
• HAZID Participation
• Emergency Response Coordination
• Offshore Safety Compliance
• Quality & Completions
• Mechanical Completion
• Punch List Management
• Quality Surveillance Inspection & Testing Coordination
• System Handover Commissioning Readiness

Software Skills

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• SAP
• Aconex
• AVEVA Engineering
• Power BI
• MS Office Suite

Company Values

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.