Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Construction Manager for our client Taziz Methanol Project in Abu Dhabi as part of our Project Engineering team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. 

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be onshore site in Al Ruwais Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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 renumeration 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’ services 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 role directly manages and is accountable for the planning and execution of the U/G civil works, fabrication and the transportation and installation / mechanical completion of the project components and brownfield modifications of the project to ensure that the project objectives are achieved. Lead construction efforts to ensure the project is executed in accordance with ADNOC and project procedures and Shareholder expectations. Directly manages Construction Leaders for on island construction and onshore precast. 

• Lead the Project Construction team to support objectives and strategies 
• Champion safety in all construction aspects of the Project and promote the safety objective that “Nobody gets Hurt” 
• Manage the Construction teams responsible for the planning, development and operations to ensure construction execution 
• Manage the Contractor’s construction planning and execution efforts to ensure compliance with Project objectives, strategies, obligations and requirements 
• Establish a construction organization to implement the Project execution plans and procedures and coordinate resourcing of construction team positions 
• Provide construction and execution strategy support to the Project Team through construction oversight and assistance 
• Ensure that the Contractor and Subcontractors are compliant with project safety expectations, policies and procedures 
• Steward the development of an Integrated Safety Plan for Construction, including SIMOPS for all island and brownfield work 
• Assist in the review and implementation of all Contractor safety plans 
• Steward interfaces and interactions between the Contractor and other UZ Projects, Production Operations, and Drilling 
• Manage the interface with ADNOC to execute brownfield works in order to minimize disruption in ongoing production operations 
• Ensure that the detailed design deliverables support constructability 
• Report on construction progress, performance, initiatives and issues to the Project Team 
• Lead construction planning teams to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities 
• Sponsor construction related readiness reviews, constructability workshops and CERs 
• Take a leadership role in mentoring and training UAE Nationals in construction management 
• Clearly communicate direct reports short term and long-term goals that support the project objectives 
• Encourage and recognize outstanding performance, and ensure that staff are appraised regularly and developed accordingly 

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:

• Bachelors Degree is essential to apply for this role 
• Minimum of 20 years of experience on large oil and gas projects including 
• Excellent leadership and communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to work with people across a diversity of cultures