Construction Manager Mechanical

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. • 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.