Job Description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating all on-site activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What We Can Offer

Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

The Key Objectives For This Role Are

Assures the quality and integrity of each project, bringing projects in on schedule and within budget
Using in-house construction management procedures and experience, provide continuity and consistency of construction management with quality assurance and reliable control
Oversees total construction field effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, specifications, budgets and schedules
Oversees total construction field effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, specifications, budgets and schedules. Generally responsible for projects or subset of project with value above USD 500 million

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Responsible for construction and contractor related deliverables
Supervises all areas on small projects and / or a subset / discipline on larger projects
Responsible for management and execution of multiple field disciplines or a subset of assigned construction project(s) in accordance with the requirements of the contract between the company and the client, and in accordance with the company's operating policies and principles
Responsible for execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project
Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned disciplines / subset of on site construction
Management of installation, commissioning and completion activities of materials and equipment
Coordinates field personnel work schedules to maximize utilization and ensure work is delivered on schedule
Ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan
Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated to workers engaged within their area(s) of control
Ensure all workers within their area(s) of control receive appropriate training to perform their work in a safe, legal and competent manner including any Health and Safety and site-specific inductions
Initiate safety, quality and environmental processes within their area(s) of control, including toolbox meetings, inspections, and the identification, assessment and control of risks in accordance with Wood and client requirements
Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned discipline / subset of on site construction. Utilize Commercial processes to capture variations effectively
Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, accommodation and other project-specific requirements, in accordance with client/contract document specifications and in accordance with Wood Policies & Procedures
Understand and manage the industrial relations environment impacting the site and report any issues as required
Works with engineering in the design phases to influence the design for optimum constructability

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected

Degree with a minimum of 20 years Oil and Gas industry experience, including at least 5 years on major capital projects, (> 500 M USD) with Construction Management and Site Management focus
Experience within an Oil and Gas operating company is also highly desired and may be considered in lieu of capital project experience
Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, with a strong command of the English language.
Must be willing to travel extensively for multi-week periods and have the flexibility to adjust work location to support project needs
Must be qualified to obtain a CICPA and a UAE work visa

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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