Air Products (Middle East) FZE Hiring for Overall Sr Construction Manager at Dubai Full Time

II. POSITION SUMMARY

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure the Projects entrusted with are executed in a safe and timely manner within the stipulated quality requirements / standards.
• Ensure adequate and effective communication within and across the project team, internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure technical and construction execution risks are identified and managed.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the senior management, operations, maintenance and engineering to achieve success.
• Ensure progress status is transparent and accurately reported out on a periodic basis.
• Manage Construction Department in support of over 100 projects in the brownfield environment.

III, NATURE AND SCOPE

• Leadership of diverse construction teams in a brownfield environment to achieve the goals and objectives set by the project team and the business.
• Construction / Project Management skills to manage a diverse group of multidiscipline Construction Managers, Construction Leads and Construction Engineers
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards, Procedures, Best Practices and Inspection Procedures (SAES, SAEP, SABP and SAIP), MOC and permit to work systems in the operating plant

IV. DIMENSIONS:

Project Size:Multiple projects from $100K to $100MM USDThe number of Direct Reports (approximate):8 -12 Construction personnelOverall Supervision (approximate):Varies from project to projectOther Factors:Working in an operating oil and gas facility

V. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position is accountable for the following end results:

1. Works with Project Managers to develop a scope and schedule of Projects during the construction phase.
2. Reports to the Project Director as a General Construction Manager on assigned projects during Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning phases of the project. Coordinate with Company Engineers and Construction Contractor during the project execution.
3. Executes assigned work in accordance with the Project Execution Plan and applicable Project Procedures and Standards. Ensures that the work follows applicable HSE, Quality standards and procedures always.
4. Leads the construction team of direct and indirect reports to deliver projects safely according to the agreed scope, quality and schedule.
5. Delivers value through the key review stages including HAZOP and Constructability.
6. Manages Procurement activities by the Engineering Contractor and internal departments in accordance with the agreed scope of work of the project.
7. Understands the technical content of Process, Mechanical and other Engineering documents. Coordinates reviews of the documents and ensures compliance with the overall objectives of the project and needs of the business.
8. With the team of construction team manages the interfaces between the various parties on the project including Engineering, Contractors, Vendors, Operations, Maintenance, HSE and Quality.
9. Assigns and plan execution of the field work to direct reports in conjunction with the Construction Management, Quality Management and HSE teams as well as Contractors and Vendors.
10. Ensures that the contractors are progressing within the agreed manhour and in accordance with project schedule. Reports any deviations and applies agreed corrective actions where required.
11. Provides input to the project controls team for schedule reporting.
12. Ensures that records are managed in the electronic filing system as required by the company procedures.
13. Ensure that all scope changes are properly raised and recorded to cover manhours and schedule impacts and coordinate on review of change order documents.

Skills

V. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Project Management.
• Minimum 20+ years of experience in Construction / Project Management in Oil & Gas, Power plant and/or process industry. Commissioning, plant Start-Up and Brownfield experience is a must.
• Proficient with Construction Management and Business processes including planning, contract management and procurement, Management of Change, Control of Work, Quality Management Systems and EHS management systems.
• Understanding of Saudi Aramco MOC and permit to work systems in the brownfield environment is a must.
• Must have strong leadership and multi-discipline coordination skills and be able to plan and execute work with the construction team assigned to support execution of multiple projects.
• Hardworking, proactive and possesses teamwork attitude with leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Competent in using MS word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.