Project Planning and Execution

• Plan, organize, and manage all construction activities for Oil & Gas projects in accordance with approved project schedules, specifications, and contractual requirements.

• Develop construction execution plans, work schedules, manpower plans, and resource allocation strategies.

• Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of construction activities within the approved budget.

• Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams to ensure smooth project execution.

Identify potential delays, technical challenges, and construction risks, and implement corrective actions.

Site Management and Supervision

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities at the project site, including civil, mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, and instrumentation works, as applicable.

• Supervise construction supervisors, engineers, foremen, subcontractors, and other site personnel.

• Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, project specifications, and applicable industry standards.

• Monitor productivity, workmanship, material utilization, and equipment deployment.

• Coordinate site activities to avoid work conflicts and ensure efficient utilization of manpower and resources.

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

• Ensure strict compliance with company HSE policies, client safety requirements, and applicable local regulations.

• Conduct regular site inspections, safety meetings, and toolbox talks in coordination with the HSE team.

• Ensure implementation of permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, job safety analysis, and safe work procedures.

• Investigate incidents and near misses, and implement preventive and corrective measures.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable Oil & Gas industry standards.

Quality Control and Assurance

• Ensure construction works comply with approved quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and project specifications.

• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to conduct inspections, testing, and quality audits.

• Ensure timely closure of non-conformance reports (NCRs) and implementation of corrective actions.

• Verify that construction documentation, inspection records, and handover dossiers are properly maintained.

Cost Control and Resource Management

• Monitor construction costs, budgets, productivity, and resource utilization.

• Control overtime, wastage, equipment usage, and subcontractor expenditure.

• Review material requirements and coordinate with procurement and stores teams to ensure timely availability of materials.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety, quality, or project specifications.

• Review subcontractor progress, manpower deployment, and work performance.

Client and Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, project managers, engineering teams, and subcontractors on construction-related matters.

• Attend progress meetings and provide regular updates on project status, achievements, constraints, and recovery plans.

• Resolve site-related technical and operational issues in coordination with relevant departments.

• Ensure compliance with client requirements, contractual obligations, and project milestones.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports.

• Monitor planned versus actual progress and implement recovery measures where required.

• Maintain records of manpower, equipment, materials, work permits, inspections, and site activities.

• Support preparation of look-ahead schedules, progress measurements, variation claims, and project reports.

Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Handover

• Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure construction completion and system readiness.

• Ensure completion of punch lists, testing activities, and mechanical completion documentation.

• Facilitate final inspections, system handover, as-built documentation, and project closeout.

• Ensure outstanding construction activities are completed in accordance with the approved handover schedule.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical or a related engineering discipline.

• Typically, 20 years of overall experience in construction, with substantial experience in Oil & Gas projects. The required experience may vary depending on project size and complexity.

• Proven experience in a construction management role for Oil & Gas, refinery, petrochemical, pipeline, or industrial projects.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary construction teams and subcontractors.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project specifications, engineering drawings, method statements, and inspection procedures.

• Good understanding of HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and quality management procedures.

• Experience in project planning, progress monitoring, cost control, manpower planning, and resource management.

• Familiarity with relevant international codes and standards, client specifications, and applicable local regulations.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction schedules, and technical documents.

• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of Primavera P6 or other project scheduling tools is an advantage.

• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet project deadlines.

• Previous Gulf experience, particularly in Kuwait or other GCC countries, is preferred.

• Experience working with major Oil & Gas clients and EPC contractors is an advantage.

• Must be willing to work at project sites and comply with client and company requirements.