Construction Lead – Piping & Pipeline (PMC)

About the role

The Construction Lead (Piping & Pipeline) will oversee all piping and pipeline construction activities for ADNOC Upstream Onshore projects. Working within a Project Management Contractor (PMC) environment, the role ensures safe, efficient execution in line with project specifications, ADNOC standards, and schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all piping and pipeline construction activities on behalf of the PMC team.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance against specifications, ADNOC standards, HSE requirements and quality procedures.
• Coordinate construction of flowlines, trunk lines, gathering networks, utility piping and associated facilities.
• Review work packs, method statements, ITPs, lifting plans, hydro‑test procedures and construction schedules.
• Ensure work follows approved engineering drawings, specifications and project procedures.
• Manage multidisciplinary interfaces with civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, process and commissioning teams.
• Track progress, productivity and contractor performance against approved schedules.
• Resolve field engineering and construction issues in coordination with engineering and project management.
• Oversee welding, NDT, hydro‑testing, mechanical completion, reinstatement, pre‑commissioning and hand‑over activities.
• Manage tie‑ins, shutdowns and brownfield construction within operating facilities.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE policies, permit‑to‑work, SIMOPS and safe work practices.
• Participate in site inspections, technical meetings, progress reviews and contractor coordination meetings.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas construction.
• At least 10 years of experience on PMC projects, preferably ADNOC upstream projects.
• Strong background in Upstream Oil & Gas and Early Production Facilities (EPF) projects.

Required skills

• Piping and pipeline construction
• Welding and Nondestructive Testing (NDT)
• Hydro‑testing and mechanical completion
• Tie‑in and shutdown management
• Brownfield modifications
• Construction methodology review and ITP development