Construction Area Manager

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment in Ras Laffan, Qatar, seeks an experienced Construction Area Manager (Process) to lead all EPC construction activities from detailed engineering through handover to the Completion Team at Ras Laffan Industrial City.

You will ensure safe, on-schedule execution and a seamless transition into precommissioning and commissioning, driving interfaces between construction, precommissioning, and commissioning teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years of experience on large scale projects in construction related disciplines within the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Minimum 3 years of management level experience in Construction disciplines Engineering Project Management.
• Experience with LNG facilities and sour gas facilities.
• Experience with major international EPC Contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Construction Execution Plans, procedures, specifications, deliverables, and progress reporting prepared by EPC contractors.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Identify issues quickly, determine root causes, and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure safe, efficient construction execution and smooth transition to commissioning.
• Coordinate with EPC Project Manager and construction teams across interfaces.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Construction planning

HSE awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Construction Area Manager (Process)

Location: Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC), Qatar

Job Purpose

Manage all construction activities pertaining to the assigned scope of EPC works (Process) for the Project, from participation in detailed engineering through construction execution at Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC) and handover to the Completion Team in accordance with the approved Completion Sequence. Ensure effective control of construction execution, project schedules, and key project milestones while delivering a safe, efficient, and seamless transition from construction to precommissioning and commissioning activities.

Job Context & Major Challenges

The role operates within a highly complex and visible megaproject environment and is responsible for ensuring flawless construction execution and handover performance.

Key Challenges Include

Supervising construction execution of EPC packages on site at Ras Laffan. Ensuring seamless integration between construction, precommissioning, and commissioning activities. Working within a high value capital project environment involving EPC contractors, subcontractors, and vendors. Managing interfaces within an EPC Joint Venture organization while ensuring project objectives remain aligned company requirements. Maintaining close coordination with:EPC Project Manager Area/Division Construction Managers EPC Construction Supervision Teams General and Specialist Subcontractors Delivering best in class performance in:Safety Health Environmental compliance Security Quality Schedule Cost Working effectively within a dynamic, multicultural, and multilocation project team environment.

Key Accountabilities

Construction Execution Management Review and approve Construction Execution Plans, procedures, specifications, deliverables, and progress reporting prepared by EPC contractors. Technical Leadership Undertake complex assignments and provide guidance to project teams and stakeholders by delivering practical solutions and support without creating unnecessary oversight, micromanagement, or additional workload. Problem Identification & Resolution Identify issues quickly, determine root causes, and develop effective mitigation and resolution plans. Structured Problem Solving Apply systematic problem solving methodologies that ensure:Accuracy Timeliness Quality documentation Sustainable resolutions Construction & Commissioning Integration Provide technical and execution solutions that promote safe, efficient, and flawless construction execution while ensuring smooth transition into commissioning activities. Team & Stakeholder Coordination Organize and drive the efforts of project teams and stakeholders to achieve overall project objectives. Project Participation Actively participate in all key project meetings and workshops, including:Weekly meetings Monthly meetings3D Model Reviews Constructability Reviews Traffic Reviews Completion Reviews Large Scale Workforce Management Provide leadership and oversight for EPC construction activities involving approximately 5,000–10,000 workers within a large, integrated, and complex project environment. Drive a culture that encourages every individual to perform at their highest level while achieving world class Safety, Health, Environmental and Security performance. Lessons Learned & Continuous Improvement Promote knowledge sharing across the project by:Capturing lessons learned Communicating project learnings Supporting review teams Contributing to improvements for future projects

(MUST HAVE) Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering.

Experience Requirements

Essential Experience

Minimum 12 years of experience on large scale projects in construction related disciplines within the Oil & Gas Industry. Experience may include:Construction Installation Fabrication Execution Completion Hookup activities Minimum 3 years of management level experience in:Construction disciplines Engineering Project Management Experience holding overall responsibility for EPC execution.

Industry Experience

Proven experience with:

Oil & Gas operating companies EPC Contractors Service companies Heavy construction organizations

Technical & Project Experience

Broad knowledge of design standards, specifications, codes, and safety requirements associated with:Fabrication Transportation Installation Brownfield execution Hookup activities Extensive understanding of execution methods and risks associated with:LNG facilities Sour gas facilities Experience working within large scale operating organizations across:Operations Projects Demonstrated track record of successful project delivery. Experience managing:EPC Contractors Subcontractors Vendors Proven record of outstanding construction safety performance. Experience with:Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Systems Completion Management Associated Completion Databases Ability to introduce innovative construction methodologies and leverage lessons learned from other large and complex projects, particularly LNG developments. Experience working with major international EPC Contractors, specialist subcontractors, and vendors within the Oil & Gas industry. Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions to achieve flawless construction execution and successful transition to commissioning.

LNG Experience

Experience on LNG projects is required. Experience working in multicultural project environments is required.