Construction Division Manager

NES Global Talent; Oman; On-site; OMR 34,605 - 46,140; Full time

Job summary

NES Global Talent is looking for a Construction Division Manager to oversee construction activities for an LNG project in Sohar, Oman. The successful candidate will lead project execution, ensuring that safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets are met.

The ideal candidate must have over 12 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects and at least 3 years in a leadership role. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. This is a long-term contractual role, requiring onsite presence.

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in Oil & Gas construction/projects.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership/management role.
• Expertise in fabrication, construction, and commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of construction & fabrication activities.
• Ensure compliance with construction execution plans.
• Provide monthly progress reports including KPIs.

Skills

EPC project execution

Contractor management

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Sciences

Job description

Construction Division Manager (Oil & Gas / LNG)

Location: Sohar, Oman (Onshore Project Site) – Contract: Long‑Term Project – Industry: Oil & Gas / LNG

Work Schedule & Setup

• 100% Onshore
• Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF
• 6 Days/Week
• 8–10 Hours/Day

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Construction Division Manager to lead planning, preparation, and execution of construction activities for a major LNG project. The role ensures deliverables meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets, while driving constructability excellence and maintaining strong coordination across stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of construction & fabrication activities ensuring project delivery within scope, budget, and timeline
• Act as site focal point for HSE, driving safety culture and compliance
• Manage fabrication activities of compression platforms up to sailaway
• Oversee contractors and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with company’s PM systems and standards
• Monitor project schedule, identify delays, and implement recovery/contingency plans
• Ensure strong coordination between Operations, Logistics, and Contractors
• Drive implementation of Management of Change (MOC) and lessons learned
• Ensure compliance with construction execution plans, specifications, and procedures
• Provide monthly progress reports including KPIs, charts, and analysis
• Identify fabrication risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Foster collaboration and maintain strong stakeholder relationships

Key Challenges

• Managing complex interfaces between multiple stakeholders
• Ensuring alignment across onsite execution teams and corporate functions
• Delivering large‑scale fabrication scope under strict HSE and schedule constraints

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Sciences
• 12+ years experience in Oil & Gas construction/projects
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership/management role
• Strong EPC project execution and contractor management experience
• Expertise in fabrication, construction, and commissioning processes
• Knowledge of LNG, sour gas, and offshore/onshore facilities
• Proven track record in project delivery and safety performance
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills