Job description
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Superintendent 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:
The General Superintendent is responsible for the overall coordination, management, supervision and execution of all site construction activities for a multi-billion-dollar ADNOC Gas EPCM project at Habshan. The role ensures that all construction works are executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved engineering designs, project specifications, construction schedules, quality requirements, contractual obligations, ADNOC standards and applicable UAE regulations.
The position provides senior construction leadership across multiple disciplines, work fronts, contractors and subcontractors, ensuring effective integration between construction, engineering, procurement, planning, project controls, quality assurance, health, safety and environment (HSE), commissioning and operations teams. The General Superintendent is accountable for driving construction progress, optimizing resources, resolving site constraints, managing interfaces and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and operational integrity within a complex, live or brownfield gas processing environment, where applicable.
The primary objective is to deliver the assigned project scope in accordance with the approved baseline schedule, budget, quality standards and contractual milestones, while minimizing construction risks, preventing incidents, maintaining workforce productivity and ensuring a safe and orderly transition of completed facilities to pre-commissioning, commissioning and ADNOC Gas operations.
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:
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or another relevant Engineering discipline from a recognized university. Equivalent technical qualifications supported by extensive and demonstrable senior construction management experience may be considered, subject to project requirements.
• A minimum of 20 years of relevant industry experience, including significant senior-level construction management experience on major oil and gas or gas processing projects.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC standards, project specifications, HSE requirements, construction procedures, quality management systems and applicable UAE regulations, or the demonstrated ability to work in full compliance with these requirements.
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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:
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or another relevant Engineering discipline from a recognized university. Equivalent technical qualifications supported by extensive and demonstrable senior construction management experience may be considered, subject to project requirements.
• A minimum of 20 years of relevant industry experience, including significant senior-level construction management experience on major oil and gas or gas processing projects.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC standards, project specifications, HSE requirements, construction procedures, quality management systems and applicable UAE regulations, or the demonstrated ability to work in full compliance with these requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of international engineering and construction codes and standards applicable to oil and gas facilities, including relevant ASME, API, ASTM, IEC, IEEE and ISO requirements.
• Sound knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, resource management, productivity control, cost awareness, contract administration, risk management and project execution methodologies.
• Strong leadership, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple construction disciplines and work fronts.
• Excellent communication, coordination, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with client representatives, EPCM personnel, contractors, subcontractors and a multicultural site workforce.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE excellence, quality assurance, operational integrity, environmental protection and compliance with established construction procedures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, construction specifications, technical documents, project schedules, method statements, risk assessments and quality documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Primavera P6, construction progress measurement systems, project reporting platforms and electronic document management systems.
• Relevant HSE, construction management or project management certifications are advantageous. Professional engineering registration or membership of a recognized engineering institution is desirable.
• Valid UAE driving licence, where required by the project and site access arrangements.
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential. Additional languages relevant to the project workforce are advantageous.
• Must be physically and professionally capable of working in a demanding site-based role at Habshan, including extended site presence, field inspections, construction coordination meetings and occasional extended working hours in line with project requirements.
• Must demonstrate integrity, accountability, sound judgment, cultural awareness and the ability to maintain professional standards while representing the project organization in dealings with ADNOC Gas and other stakeholders.
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