Head, Construction

Kin-Tec Global Recruitment; Qatar; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Construction for offshore brownfield projects in Qatar. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing construction in live production environments, requiring strong leadership and communication skills to drive project success and ensure safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 15 years' experience in offshore fabrication and construction management.
• Proven track record in FEED and EPIC project phases.
• Strong communication skills to guide multi-national teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all construction activities across live assets and offshore platforms.
• Monitor contractor activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate efforts to address technical and execution challenges with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering

Supplementary certifications in Safety, Quality Control, and Construction Management

Tools

PDMS

Job description

Head, Construction - Offshore Brownfield Projects

Location: Offshore / Fabrication Yard / Halul Island, Qatar

Employment Type: Contract

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Supplementary certifications or coursework in Safety, Quality Control, and Construction Management are preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in offshore fabrication, brownfield modification, and construction management within live production facilities and wellhead platforms.
• Proven track record in FEED and EPIC project phases, with strong experience reviewing and approving contractor deliverables.
• In-depth experience with brownfield modifications in live assets, including simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) and offshore wellhead platforms.
• Proficient in industry standards, PDMS, inspection protocols, and construction documentation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to guide multi-national teams and interface with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Fully computer literate in relevant project and construction management software.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Construction Leadership:

• Act as the primary focal point for offshore brownfield construction and modifications, ensuring execution aligns with scope, engineering design, quality, HSE standards, and requirements.
• Lead and coordinate all Mechanical, Structural, Piping, and Telecom construction activities across live assets, remote wellhead platforms, and Halul Island.
• Supervise contractor teams, ensuring adherence to approved method statements, lifting plans, ITPs, and project schedule.

Engineering & Technical Oversight:

• Review and approve contractor deliverables via PDMS.
• Attend and contribute to key engineering workshops:
  
  
  
  • Constructability Reviews
  • 3D Model Reviews
  • Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
  • HAZOP
  • SIMOPS Planning
  
  

• Ensure designs and modifications are compliant withNational standards and tailored to brownfield conditions.

Execution Management & Risk Control:

• Monitor, report, and control contractor activities including workforce deployment, equipment logistics, and construction progress.
• Serve as Risk Management representative to identify and mitigate risks specific to live-asset modifications and offshore environments.
• Liaise with discipline engineers, project teams, and asset holders to align design intent and execution readiness.

Commissioning & Handover:

• Oversee Mechanical Completion (MCC), pre-commissioning, and commissioning coordination with EPIC contractors, vendors, and end users.
• Ensure efficient contractor mobilization/demobilization to/from offshore sites post-award.
• Maintain rigorous documentation including daily reports, contractor deviations, and corrective action tracking.

Interface & Collaboration:

• Coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical, safety, and execution challenges.
• Interface regularly with Production, Maintenance, and Wellhead Operations teams.
• Participate in weekly/monthly HSE walkthroughs and audits, promoting a culture of safety and compliance.