Construction Manager – Piping (Oil & Gas Project)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager – Piping to lead piping construction activities on the TA’ZIZ Methanol Project in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing fabrication, erection, testing and hand‑over of large‑scale piping systems for a major oil & gas / petrochemical EPC contract.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate piping fabrication, erection, welding, NDT, PWHT, supports, hydro‑testing, reinstatement and mechanical completion.
• Plan and execute piping works according to approved schedules and construction priorities.
• Manage multidisciplinary site teams including engineers, superintendents, supervisors, foremen, fitters, welders and helpers.
• Monitor productivity, welding output, progress and test‑pack completion; develop recovery plans and corrective actions.
• Ensure availability of work fronts, materials, equipment, scaffolding and lifting resources.
• Coordinate with Samsung E&A, engineering, QA/QC, HSE, planning, material control and other disciplines.
• Review piping isometrics, P&IDs, GA drawings and specifications; manage interfaces with equipment, structures, E&I and civil works.
• Drive hydro‑testing, punch clearance, reinstatement and system hand‑over to achieve mechanical completion.
• Identify construction constraints, delays and potential variation/claim events; participate in client progress meetings.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of oil & gas / petrochemical construction experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior Piping Construction Manager or Superintendent role.
• Proven experience managing large multicultural construction teams on EPC projects.
• UAE/GCC construction experience preferred; prior ADNOC project exposure highly valued.

Required skills

• ASME B31.3 and ASME Section IX knowledge.
• Welding, Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) and Post‑Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT).
• Hydro‑testing, flange management and piping supports.
• Piping fabrication and erection, test‑pack management and mechanical completion.
• Experience with SMP / MEI construction contractors.