Title:

Construction Manager

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KBR is looking for Construction Manager to be based in– Abu Dhabi UAE

Summary: The ideal candidate would be an experienced Engineer with formal qualifications and would have the following key skills:

• To review, endorse, supervise, coordinate and manage the overall construction activities of the projects.

Duties Performed:

Reviews and endorse all Projects construction plans issued by the EPC Contractors Extensively participate in all Risk assessment workshops, Constructability reviews, 3D models, transportation and site delivery procedures/ plans as well as endorse construction Task Risk Assessments. Directs and supervises the overall construction activities and provides guidance and expertise to the Construction Team and EPC Contractors. Acts as a communication link between ADGAS plants divisions and the Consultant/ Contractor to resolve any interface problems. Coordinates with other Projects to ensure continuity of works under his control. Ensures that all Company codes, regulations, and engineering practices as well as particular project specifications are adhered to by consultants, contractors and their employees. Liaise with Civil/Marine/ Instrument/Electrical/Mechanical sections within ADGAS Das Divisions and Departments. Monitor the construction activities to ensure compliance with ADGAS Health, Safety, and Environmental policy, procedures, and standards, Permit to Work Manual, and ADGAS Waste Disposal manual. Carry out Advanced Safety Audits (ASA’s) on a regular basis to confirm and/or determine the contractors understanding of their safety awareness and responsibilities. Provides opportunities for training and development of employees under his direction (with emphasis on UAE Nationals) and assesses their progress, this includes on-the-job-training, counselling and proper work delegation. Provide required assistance and guidance to the Project Commissioning Team during pre-commissioning and commissioning phases of Projects. Liaise the rectification of any warranty defect items of new facilities with the EPC Contractors and plant divisions. Collect and participate all construction related Lessons Learned from various projects and ensure improvements of construction methods in future projects. Reviews and endorses Engineering and Construction Contractor’s invoices for payment.

• Controls the implementation of operational methods and procedures of Project Management and coordination. Recommends any required changes/modifications to the methods and procedures controlling the Division’s/ Department’s operations.

Ensures implementation of all Lessons Learned and Projects Risk areas from previous and ongoing Projects are systematically captured within Projects and ADGAS database as part of overall ADGAS Knowledge Management initiative.

Reviews and approves as appropriate, requests to develop processes and standard tools to meet the needs of the Projects Department, and other requests for changes to standard processes, procedures, systems, or tools by the Project Teams.

Plans, directs and manages the overall operation of the Construction & Brownfield Projects in Projects Division; and performs managerial functions at the levels established by the Company.

Directs the overall management and execution of assigned ADGAS Projects. This includes ADGAS small, medium and Major Projects. Proactively support the Project Management Consultant (PMC) and ADGAS Project Management Team (PMT) including Project Managers/ Senior Project Engineers and Project Team with the resources required to execute the work efficiently. Audits the execution performance of the Projects to maintain control over Project’s schedule & budget. Monitors performance of FEED and EPC Contractors and makes necessary recommendations for corrective action to Management & Shareholders. Audits the execution performance of the Projects to maintain control over Project’s schedule & budget. Monitors performance of FEED and EPC Contractors and makes necessary recommendations for corrective action to Management & Shareholders. Review Contractors and Consultants capabilities and carryout prequalification of new Contractors/Consultants and issue recommendation for Management approval prior to ADGAS engagements of new Contractors/Consultants. Lead prequalification of tenderers, deal with queries during the bid phase, participate in bid evaluation, carries out pre-award contract review and negotiations for main Engineering and Construction contracts together with other concerned parties and submits recommendation accordingly. Manage the pre-award phase including preparation of initial Bidders list, Technical Evaluation Criteria, Technical Evaluation Reports and recommendations for award of various ADGAS new schemes and Projects. Reviews and endorses Engineering and Construction Contractor’s invoices for payment. Controls the implementation of operational methods and procedures of Project Management and coordination. Recommends any required changes/modifications to the methods and procedures controlling the Division’s/ Department’s operations. Ensures implementation of all Lessons Learned and Projects Risk areas from previous and ongoing Projects are systematically captured within Projects and ADGAS database as part of overall ADGAS Knowledge Management initiative. Assures the safety of personnel and equipment through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations and maintains the attitude that all accidents are preventable.

Anticipated Roles and Responsibilities

• A Civil Engineering degree holder.

• 18+ years or more experience in the Oil & Gas industry

• A minimum of 6-8 years’ experience as a Lead Civil Construction Engineer in the Oil & Gas Projects.

• At least 5 years’ experience working as a Lead Civil Construction Engineer in the Middle East Countries

• Responsible for the implementation of construction work processes, project procedures and instructions within assigned operations. Ensure subcontractors are working with latest issued documents and drawings.

• Design of steel structures using state of art software such as STAAD PRO, MAT3D, FOUNDATION 3D (including connection detailing wherever required) such as pipe racks, shelters, access platforms, sheet piles, equipment supporting structures, pipe supports, steel modules for in-situ as well as transportation/lifting/installation conditions.

• Prefer global EPC Contractor or Sub-Contractor experience.

• Having leadership quality to manage all indirect and direct manpower on site and deliver the planned progress.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering preferably with Project management Professional (PMP) Certification.

• 20 years experience in Oil and Gas Industry related construction works of which at least 5 years must be at a senior level in construction of Plants.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent functional knowledge and experience of all aspects of project management.

• Familiarity with quality assurance International Codes and Standards.

• Good leadership, negotiation and influencing skill.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skill.

• Good working knowledge of PC and presentation skills.

• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English.

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