Construction Manager Onshore Project - Abu Dhabi

Job description / Role

Construction

Job summary

Responsible for coordinating and managing contractors, materials and equipment, schedules and contracts whilst maintaining client satisfaction and international standards of quality.

• Manage the construction activities and execute the construction works in line with the delivery schedule, contract specifications and conditions.
• Support the construction contractors by removing impediments to progress, assisting in the development of their construction schedule, agreeing a construction sequence (path of construction), and ensuring that the contractors have the materials, engineering deliverables, tools, and resources required for successful execution and complete delivery within the required time frame.
• Develop and implement the requirements of the Construction Execution Plan (CEP).
• Ensure that the constructability process is implemented in the design phase and ensure participation of construction personnel in all project model reviews.
• Develop a clear organization chart for the construction personnel on site with realistic distribution of the work capacity with respect to the capacity of the individuals.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment and ownership of health, safety and environmental excellence. Ensure adherence to the project and corporate HSE procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
• Contribute to the 90 days and 6-weeks look-ahead plans, and implement work in agreed sequence.
• Be familiar with project and subcontractor contracts, and record all changes in accordance with Management of Change procedure.
• Liaise with client senior management and ensure good relations are maintained throughout the project.
• Generate regular progress reports for review by management.
• Coordinate with completions supervision to ensure completed work is handed over in agreed sequence.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance and contribute to project evaluation of these in project close-out reports.
• Perform regular performance reviews and assessments of all subordinates during the project. Give feedback as appropriate.
• Ensure that the construction areas are constructed to international quality standards and agreed budget, schedule, and construction sequence.
• Be a strong advocate for quality construction installations and ensure that we construct the right way, the first time, in adherence to project and corporate quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Implement standard construction work processes (CPs), manuals, procedures, and systems.
• Manage construction and maintenance of temporary facilities.
• Promote an open, honest, direct, and positive communications style. Manage the construction team creating an atmosphere of cooperation and team spirit.
• Develop the staff so that every supervisory position has a deputy able to stand in for absences and rotation leaves.
• Identify and mentor high potential personnel and recent college/university graduates and allow training time.
• Generate KPIs for each of subordinates that reflect own and project goals, assess subordinates and provide feedback accordingly.
• Represent the company in all construction related meetings with clients and subcontractors and assume all other responsibilities in the absence of the construction director.
• Ensure that good working relations are maintained with client throughout the project.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of proven experience in managing large-scale construction projects, including EPC/EPCM environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects valued at $75 million USD or more.
• Strong knowledge of international construction codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Candidates with ADNOC project experience will be given preference.

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