Head of Construction

Job description / Role

Job description

Mselect is looking to hire a head, construction for an oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar. Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years overall experience in supervising fabrication yard and offshore construction management/brownfield modification of live production facilities, wellhead platforms, etc., including review and approval of EPIC contractor deliverables. Fluency in English is a must.

Key responsibilities

• The focal point, is responsible and accountable for brownfield modifications to ensure the fabrication and brownfield modifications in live assets and wellhead platforms are executed in accordance with the approved scope of work, approved drawings, QHSE and standards & specifications.
• Act as an interface between asset holder and contractor and guide construction supervisors and contractor to ensure that all construction activities are executed in accordance with approved method statements complying with project schedule, quality, and HSE requirements.
• The position is predominantly focused on offshore brownfield modifications in live assets and remote wellhead platforms of mechanical, structural, piping, and telecom disciplines.
• Participate in all engineering workshops during FEED and EPIC.
• Manage and guide the contractor during engineering, review, comment, and approve contractor deliverables in PDMS.
• Attend engineering workshops such as constructability review, SIMOPS, schedule risk analysis, 3D model reviews, HAZOP, and lifting plan reviews and provide inputs to ensure that these workshops comply with requirements.
• Ensure the contractor executes the fabrication of brownfield structures onshore and modification of existing wellhead jackets offshore in accordance with requirements.
• Monitor, control, and report contractor’s performance, manpower deployment, plant and equipment movements, construction slippages, etc.
• Act as the risk management representative to identify risk events related to brownfield modification in live assets and wellhead platforms, its effects & consequences, propose mitigation measures and take ownership to ensure mitigation measures have been implemented at the site.
• Liaise with senior discipline engineers, project engineers, and other stakeholders through all phases of the project for all construction-related matters including inputs during the detailed engineering and procurement stages.
• Review daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports for assigned projects and verify contractor’s progress statements for accuracy.
• Coordinate the MCC walk-through, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities with contractors, vendors, and end-users.
• Maintain a daily record of progress noting special comments. Report to supervisor work anomalies or contractual deviations committed by contractor personnel and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate mobilisation and demobilisation of contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors to offshore sites following the contract award.
• Interact and interface with other contractors, projects, and departments regularly to identify and resolve all construction-related matters especially liaison with production and wellhead maintenance departments.
• Participate in weekly and monthly HSE walkthroughs and monthly HSE audits.
• Support the client in the development of new standards, specifications, guidelines, etc., and support the enhancement of existing corporate documents.

Requirements

• BSc in mechanical engineering discipline from a recognized university or petroleum engineering discipline or equivalent plus relevant courses in safety, quality control, and construction.
• Candidate should have a minimum of 15 years overall experience in supervising fabrication yard and offshore construction management/brownfield modification of live production facilities, wellhead platforms, etc., including review and approval of EPIC contractor deliverables.
• Candidate must have robust experience in FEED and EPIC projects with a strong capability to review and approve contractor deliverables.
• Computer literate with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of English (oral and written).
• Excellent knowledge of industry engineering standards, quality control, safety, and environmental awareness.
• Excellent ability to interpret and review method statements, inspection and test plans, construction schedules, and drawings.
• Ability to highlight potential bottlenecks/problems and suggest solutions.
• Ability to supervise a multi- and multicultural contractor workforce.

Note: Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.