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Construction Manager (E&I)

Ghobash Group · Abu Dhabi

Posted Oct 21, 2026Source: naukrigulf
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Key Responsibilities: Construction Management & Execution • Lead and manage all site construction activities including Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, and Commissioning support works. • Develop and implement construction execution strategies, work packs, resource plans, and construction schedules. • Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, method statements, risk assessments, and ADNOC specifications. • Monitor construction progress and implement recovery plans to mitigate delays. • Manage brownfield modifications, shutdown works, tie-ins, hot work activities, and live plant interfaces. • Coordinate onshore construction campaigns ensuring minimal impact to operations. HSE Leadership • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all project activities. • Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE Management System, PTW requirements, SIMOPS procedures, and Life Saving Rules. • Lead site safety reviews, toolbox talks, risk assessments, HAZID workshops, and incident investigations. • Ensure implementation of approved HSE plans, emergency response procedures, and environmental controls. • Achieve project goals of zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI) and zero environmental incidents. Project Planning & Control • Review project schedules and establish construction milestones. • Coordinate with Project Controls for progress measurement, productivity monitoring, and forecasting. • Evaluate manpower, equipment, and material requirements to ensure timely project execution. • Participate in weekly and monthly progress review meetings with Client and EPCM teams. • Provide construction inputs for project reporting, S-curves, look-ahead schedules, and recovery plans. Stakeholder & Client Management • Act as the primary construction focal point for ADNOC, EPCM contractors, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors. • Attend Constructability Reviews, PHSER, SIMOPS workshops, and project coordination meetings. • Resolve site issues, technical queries, and interface challenges with all stakeholders. • Maintain strong client relationships and ensure prompt closure of construction-related concerns. Quality Management • Ensure compliance with approved ITPs, quality procedures, and project specifications. • Monitor inspection and testing activities in coordination with QA/QC teams. • Ensure timely closure of NCRs, punch items, and quality observations. • Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities. Resource & Contract Management • Manage multidisciplinary construction teams, supervisors, foremen, and subcontractors. • Optimize utilization of manpower, equipment, and construction resources. • Review subcontractor performance and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled. • Support commercial teams regarding variation orders, claims, and change management. Technical Competencies • ADNOC Codes of Practice, Standards, and Specifications. • EPC/EPCM project execution methodologies. • Brownfield and Greenfield project management. • Shutdown and Turnaround Management. • SIMOPS, PHSER, Constructability Review, and HAZID processes. • Permit to Work (PTW) Systems. • Mechanical Completion and Commissioning Management. • Construction Planning and Resource Management. • Contract Administration and Change Management. • Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning. Leadership Responsibilities • Lead teams of Construction Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, and Discipline Leads. • Mentor and develop construction personnel. • Establish project objectives, performance targets, and accountability measures. • Drive productivity improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.Company Description • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, or related Engineering discipline. • Minimum 15 years of Oil & Gas construction experience. • Minimum 10 years in ADNOC projects with proven experience in onshore projects. • Strong experience in live plant brownfield modifications, shutdown execution, and EPC/EPCM project delivery. • ADNOC-approved PTW Holder and Supervisor certifications preferred. • Relevant HSE certifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent preferred.

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