Construction Manager – Fabrication Yard (Mechanical)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead mechanical, structural, tubular and piping fabrication activities at our Abu Dhabi yard. The role involves overseeing all aspects of fabrication, ensuring projects meet schedule, quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage fabrication and construction activities within the yard.
• Plan and monitor fabrication work against project schedules and milestones.
• Manage structural, tubular and piping fabrication works.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment and work fronts.
• Monitor productivity, progress and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement and Material Control teams.
• Identify delays or issues and implement recovery actions.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards and HSE requirements.
• Lead supervisors, engineers, foremen and subcontractor teams.
• Support project management with progress reporting and execution planning.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in onshore/offshore oil & gas fabrication and construction.
• Extensive experience in large fabrication yards, preferably in a construction/fabrication management role.
• Proven expertise in structural, tubular and piping fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication planning, scheduling, execution and coordination.

Required skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Structural Fabrication
• Tubular Fabrication
• Piping Fabrication
• Fabrication Planning
• Scheduling