Construction Manager

Construction Manager Opportunity

Wood has an opportunity for a Construction Manager to join our team in Qatar on a long-term basis. The Construction Manager will assure the quality and integrity of each project, bringing projects in on schedule and within budget. Using in-house construction management procedures and experience, provide continuity and consistency of construction management with quality assurance and reliable control.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for construction and contractor-related deliverables.
• Supervises all areas on small projects and/or a subset/discipline on larger projects.
• Responsible for management and execution of multiple field disciplines or a subset of assigned construction project(s) in accordance with the requirements of the contract between the company and the client, and in accordance with the company's operating policies and principles.
• Responsible for execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project.
• Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned disciplines/subset of on-site construction.
• Management of installation, commissioning, and completion activities of materials and equipment.
• Coordinates field personnel work schedules to maximize utilization and ensure work is delivered on schedule.
• Ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated to workers engaged within their area(s) of control.
• Ensure all workers within their area(s) of control receive appropriate training to perform their work in a safe, legal, and competent manner including any Health and Safety and site-specific inductions.
• Initiate safety, quality, and environmental processes within their area(s) of control, including toolbox meetings, inspections, and the identification, assessment, and control of risks in accordance with Wood and client requirements.
• Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned discipline/subset of on-site construction. Utilize commercial processes to capture variations effectively.
• Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, accommodation, and other project-specific requirements, in accordance with client/contract document specifications and in accordance with Wood Policies & Procedures.
• Understand and manage the industrial relations environment impacting the site and report any issues as required.
• Works with engineering in the design phases to influence the design for optimum constructability.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Scientific Discipline, or related technical field OR degree qualified in a commercial/business discipline with significant experience in a technical organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Appropriate level of field construction experience, typically gained through a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant industry.

Personal Attributes

• Well organized, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Display both good judgment and leadership qualities.
• Ability to work with timelines/targets.
• Ability to be assertive and drive culture change when required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and team-building skills.
• Role model Wood's values and behaviors.