Construction Manager – Piping

Key responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all piping construction activities at oil & gas / EPC projects.
• Plan and execute piping erection, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Lead piping supervisors, engineers, foremen and subcontractors on site.
• Ensure work is carried out as per approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project schedules.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Planning and other construction disciplines.
• Monitor manpower, materials, equipment and daily progress to meet project targets.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, ADNOC/project requirements and applicable international codes.
• Coordinate piping hydro‑testing, flushing, reinstatement and pre‑commissioning activities.
• Review technical issues and resolve site construction problems in coordination with engineering and project teams.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure quality and timely completion of work.
• Prepare progress reports and provide regular updates to Project Management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 12–15+ years of experience in piping construction, preferably in Oil & Gas / EPC projects.
• Minimum 5+ years in a Construction Manager, Piping Manager or Senior Piping role.
• Strong experience in piping fabrication, erection, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Experience in UAE/Abu Dhabi oil & gas projects preferred; ADNOC project experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of piping drawings, isometrics, specifications, QA/QC and HSE requirements.
• Good leadership, coordination and site management skills.

Required skills

• Piping fabrication, erection, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Piping hydro‑testing, flushing, reinstatement and pre‑commissioning.
• Interpretation of piping drawings, isometrics and specifications.
• Implementation of QA/QC procedures for piping works.
• Application of HSE standards and ADNOC project requirements.