Construction Section Head - Mechanical

Role Overview

Construction Section Head - Mechanical with Archirodon Group N.V, a leading international Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor. The role is based within the Oil, Gas and Chemicals Division.

Company Overview

Archirodon is an international EPC contractor with over fifty years of industry experience. The company has an established record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects globally, and operates with a human-centric culture focused on people development.

Role Purpose

Lead and manage all mechanical construction activities for EPC projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, schedules, and regulatory standards while coordinating across multiple project disciplines and delivering quality outcomes within established timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Execution

• Lead and manage all mechanical construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved construction plans, and project schedules.
• Ensure day-to-day operations are executed in accordance with the approved construction plan and schedule.
• Monitor construction progress against the approved schedule and implement corrective actions to achieve project milestones.
• Ensure all mechanical works are completed in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and inspection requirements prior to handover.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Planning, Procurement, Commissioning, and other project disciplines to ensure smooth project execution.
• Participate in construction meetings and provide technical solutions to site execution challenges in coordination with the Engineering team.
• Supervise and manage subcontractors to ensure quality, productivity, safety, and schedule targets are achieved.

Resource Management

• Ensure the timely availability of manpower, materials, equipment, and other required resources.
• Identify construction issues and implement appropriate solutions to maintain project progress.
• Prepare and review manpower plans, resource allocation, productivity reports, and construction progress updates to optimize project delivery.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, applicable international codes, and HSE regulations.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, work procedures, and execution plans prior to construction activities.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system and maintain strict safety compliance in live plant environments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Oil & Gas or EPC construction projects.
• At least 5 years in a senior supervisory or Construction Section Head role.
• Proven experience working on ADNOC or major GCC Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong experience managing mechanical construction activities, large site teams, and subcontractors.
• Excellent knowledge of construction sequencing, site execution strategies, and productivity management.
• ADNOC approval or prior ADNOC leadership experience will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Thorough understanding of ADNOC standards, project specifications, applicable international codes, HSE regulations, risk assessments, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-track project environments.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team leader, exercising professional judgment and coordination skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Additional Information

• An expat package is provided.
• A background check may be carried out depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level.
• Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality under all applicable data privacy regulations.