Senior Construction Specialist

Job description / Role

Senior Construction Specialist - Saudi Arabia, Middle East
Unwabu Consulting is seeking to employ Sr Construction Specialists for an Oil and Gas company in Saudi Arabia.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get international experience
1 year renewable contract
Tax free - Paid in US Dollars

General Description of Role & Responsibilities:
- Reviews and analyzes correspondence relating to project planning, critical path plan, project proposal, estimates, item lists, L/M's, drafting schedule, site plan, foundation plans, construction methods and materials, general arrangement of equipment and piping specifications and scope of work; develops data and information pertinent thereto, either as requested by the Project
- Engineer or as deemed advisable from a construction viewpoint, and initiates correspondence to rectify errors, oversights or delays.
- Develops a detailed construction schedule, or critical path plan based on complete drawings and material delivery schedules; estimates or verifies estimates for contract labor, senior staff labor, shops labor, motor equipment, construction equipment and field materials; compares estimated construction cost with balance of appropriation; and initiates a request for a project re-estimate or supplements appropriation for any indicated over-run. Analyzes project for Contract and Service Organization manpower breakdown and assists in drafting detailed Contract
- Scope of work; reviews prepared Contract Fair Price Estimates; participates in contract explanation; reviews bids and recommends contractor selection.
- Selects and directs layout of material yard; initiates material requests, tool and equipment orders and work orders; and performs similar work required to start construction and initiate subsequent phases of construction. Coordinates and controls project construction by continuous inspection of work progress for quality, workmanship and conformance with plans and specifications; inspection and review of material status, review of expenditures vs. progress status;review and analysis of time sheets, overtime reports, equipment usage reports, material usage reports and similar actions essential to assuring the construction schedule is met and that the work conforms to plan; and recommends and initiates corrective action.
- Prepares and negotiates either miscellaneous work order contracts or amendments to contract to cover either additions or deletions to the Contract Scope that may develop during the course of construction. Compiles or directs the compilation of various reports pertaining to project activity such as, project pictures, monthly narrative status of construction, contractor performance reports, damage to material or equipment, accident, personal injuries and financial status reports.
- Certifies the accuracy and validity of documents such as contract payment authorizations, material transfers, equipment usage and overtime reports.
- Checks out the completion of construction; verifies that tests and inspection are complete; checks to see that final clean-up and removal of excess material has been performed; arranges acceptance meeting and obtains necessary signatures on Acceptance Report; notes any exceptions and takes corrective action on items within scope of work or as required by code; analyzes charges for accounting and aids in accounting reconciliation including final inventory.
- Provides work direction to Service Organization, Vendor Representative and contractor representatives. Performs other similar or related functions as required, with the ability of the incumbent.

Requirements

- Position requires a minimum of 10 years' experience in the construction field with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory position equivalent to a Foreman of Metals, Critical crafts or Site
- Superintendent with cognitive construction direction responsibility.

It is desirable that part of this experience be oil field related.

Must possess superior engineering skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required with the ability to prepare written specifications and contract documents.
- Proficient in English, speaking, writing and listening.
- Skills in organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling workflow.
- Leadership - Demonstrates the ability to lead and direct others in accomplishing work.

Candidates must hold a valid British/Irish passport to apply for this position.

About the Company

Unwabu meaning "Chameleon" in Zulu indicates that we are constantly adapting to new trends and changes within our surroundings. We provide a comprehensive and professional recruitment service offering first class staff on both a permanent and contract basis. We offer a one-to-one service with clients and potential employees by adopting the fundamental elements of good recruitment practice.

Unwabu Consulting is driven by quality without compromise and the building of long-term relationships of trust with our clients.

The team at Unwabu Consulting combines a vast amount of enthusiasm, knowledge and 15 years experience in the field of both local and international recruitment. We have a proven track record with some of the industrys finest companies who continue to use our bespoke service time after time.