Construction Manager – Onshore Island Works

About the role

Penspen is seeking an experienced Manager to lead onshore island and coastal construction activities for an offshore oil & gas project in Abu Dhabi. The role oversees civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works across islands, artificial islands, remote coastal sites and fabrication yards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead overall construction execution for onshore island works, developing and implementing execution strategies aligned with project schedules.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary activities, ensuring compliance with approved IFC drawings, specifications, method statements and project procedures.
• Manage manpower, equipment, material and subcontractor resources, monitoring productivity and resolving site constraints.
• Provide technical and managerial direction to superintendents, engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Oversee structural steel fabrication, delivery and erection, as well as installation of equipment, piping and mechanical packages.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (relevant discipline) from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years of construction experience, including 5‑8 years on offshore projects.
• Proven experience in onshore, coastal, island or marine‑interface construction.
• Background in PMC/EPC environments; prior ADNOC offshore experience is an advantage.

Required skills

• Civil, structural and architectural engineering knowledge.
• Mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation engineering expertise.
• Structural steel fabrication and erection.
• Construction management and coordination of large multidisciplinary teams.