Construction Manager - Shutdown

About the role

Wood is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to oversee and coordinate all on-site activities for a high-profile client in the oil and gas sector. The role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget and to quality and safety standards, and generally covers projects or subsets of projects valued above USD 500 million.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and integrity of each project, keeping it on schedule and within budget
• Oversee the total construction field effort so that work follows design, specifications, budgets and schedules
• Manage and control the cost and schedule of assigned disciplines or subsets of on-site construction
• Supervise all areas on small projects or a subset of disciplines on larger projects
• Coordinate installation, commissioning and completion of materials and equipment, and field personnel schedules
• Monitor progress, report against the plan and initiate safety, quality and environmental processes such as toolbox meetings and inspections
• Ensure workers receive appropriate training, including health and safety inductions
• Manage supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors and consumables, and handle commercial processes such as variation claims
• Work with engineering during design to improve constructability

Required profile

• Minimum 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including at least 5 years on major capital projects over USD 500 million, with a focus on construction and site management
• Experience in an oil and gas operating company is highly desired and may be considered in lieu of capital project experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of English
• Willingness to travel extensively for multi-week periods and to adjust work location to project needs
• Qualified to obtain a CICPA and a UAE work visa

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with regular reviews
• Medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, and end-of-service gratuity under UAE law
• Employee share plan and long service awards at 5-year milestones
• Tailored development plans, access to global experts and the Energy Transition Academy