Construction Project Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

Title: Construction Manager (Civil)

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KBR is looking for Construction Manager (Civil) to be based in Abu Dhabi Site.

Summary: The ideal candidate would be an experienced Engineer with formal qualifications and would have the following key skills:

• To review, endorse, supervise, coordinate, and manage the overall construction activities of the projects.

Duties Performed:

Reviews and endorses all Projects construction plans issued by the EPC Contractors. Extensively participates in all Risk assessment workshops, Constructability reviews, 3D models, transportation and site delivery procedures/plans, as well as endorses construction Task Risk Assessments. Directs and supervises the overall construction activities and provides guidance and expertise to the Construction Team and EPC Contractors. Acts as a communication link between plants, divisions, and the Consultant/Contractor to resolve any interface problems. Coordinates with other Projects to ensure continuity of works under his control. Ensures that all Company codes, regulations, and engineering practices, as well as particular project specifications, are adhered to by consultants, contractors, and their employees. Liaises with Civil/Marine/Instrument/Electrical/Mechanical sections within Das Divisions and Departments. Monitors the construction activities to ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental policy procedures and standards, Permit to Work Manual, and Waste Disposal manual. Carries out Advanced Safety Audits (ASAs) on a regular basis to confirm and/or determine the contractors' understanding of their safety awareness and responsibilities. Provides opportunities for training and development of employees under his direction (with emphasis on UAE Nationals) and assesses their progress; this includes on-the-job training, counseling, and proper work delegation. Provides required assistance and guidance to the Project Commissioning Team during pre-commissioning and commissioning phases of Projects. Liaises the rectification of any warranty defect items of new facilities with the EPC Contractors and plant divisions. Collects and participates in all construction-related Lessons Learned from various projects and ensures improvements of construction methods in future projects. Reviews and endorses Engineering and Construction Contractors' invoices for payment.

• Controls the implementation of operational methods and procedures of Project Management and coordination. Recommends any required changes/modifications to the methods and procedures controlling the Divisions/Departments operations.

Ensures implementation of all Lessons Learned and Projects Risk areas from previous and ongoing Projects are systematically captured within Projects and database as part of overall Knowledge Management initiative.

Reviews and approves, as appropriate, requests to develop processes and standard tools to meet the needs of the Projects Department and other requests for changes to standard processes, procedures, systems, or tools by the Project Teams.

Plans, directs, and manages the overall operation of the Construction & Brownfield Projects in Projects Division; and performs managerial functions at the levels established by the Company.

Directs the overall management of assigned Projects. This includes small, medium, and Major Projects. Proactively supports the Project Management Consultant (PMC) and Project Management Team (PMT) including Project Managers/Senior Project Engineers and Project Team with the resources required to execute the work efficiently. Audits the performance of the Projects to maintain control over Projects schedule & budget. Monitors performance of EPC Contractors and makes necessary recommendations for corrective action to Management & Shareholders. Reviews Contractors and Consultants' capabilities and carries out prequalification of new Contractors/Consultants and issues recommendations for Management approval prior to engagements of new Contractors/Consultants. Leads prequalification of tenderers, deals with queries during the bid phase, participates in bid evaluation, carries out pre-award contract review and negotiations for main Engineering and Construction contracts together with other concerned parties, and submits recommendations accordingly. Manages the pre-award phase including preparation of initial Bidders list, Technical Evaluation Criteria, Technical Evaluation Reports, and recommendations for award of various new schemes and Projects. Reviews and endorses Engineering and Construction Contractors' invoices for payment. Controls the implementation of operational methods and procedures of Project Management and coordination. Recommends any required changes/modifications to the methods and procedures controlling the Divisions/Departments operations. Ensures implementation of all Lessons Learned and Projects Risk areas from previous and ongoing Projects are systematically captured within Projects and database as part of overall Knowledge Management initiative. Assures the safety of personnel and equipment through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations and maintains the attitude that all accidents are preventable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• 20 years experience in Oil and Gas Industry related to civil construction works, of which at least 5 years must be at a senior level in construction of Gas Processing Plants.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent functional knowledge and experience of all aspects of project management.
• Familiarity with quality assurance International Codes and Standards.
• Good leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Good working knowledge of PC and presentation skills.
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English.

Required Experience: Manager