PMC Construction / Installation Manager

Role Overview

Wood PLC is recruiting an experienced PMC Senior Construction / Installation Manager for an ADNOC offshore client within its Oil, Gas & New Energies business. The position is based full time in Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. The business is the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions across oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. Wood is committed to steady and predictable delivery and transformative projects providing sustainable power and low-carbon concepts.

Role Purpose

The role is responsible for overseeing offshore construction and installation activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of ADNOC Offshore projects. The role represents the Project Management Consultant in supervising EPC contractor performance from fabrication through offshore installation and commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities

Construction & Installation Management

• Manage offshore construction and installation activities for jackets, topsides, pipelines, subsea structures, and brownfield modifications
• Ensure execution complies with approved project scope, ADNOC standards, and international codes
• Supervise EPC contractor construction strategies and installation methodologies
• Review and approve construction procedures, method statements, and lifting plans
• Monitor installation schedules and offshore campaign readiness

Project Execution Oversight

• Act as PMC focal point between ADNOC Offshore and EPC contractors
• Ensure adherence to project schedule, cost, and quality objectives
• Participate in constructability reviews and risk assessments
• Monitor fabrication yard progress and readiness for offshore load-out
• Support offshore hook-up, commissioning, and start-up activities

HSE Leadership

• Promote ADNOC HSE culture and Life Saving Rules compliance
• Ensure contractors implement safe offshore installation practices
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, and risk mitigation workshops
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and safety reviews offshore and at yards
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation

Contractor & Interface Management

• Manage interfaces among engineering, procurement, marine operations, and offshore construction teams
• Review contractor resource mobilization plans for vessels, cranes, and manpower
• Resolve technical and operational installation issues
• Coordinate marine spread and offshore logistics activities

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure construction meets ADNOC specifications and project quality plans
• Witness critical installation activities and acceptance tests
• Monitor welding, coating, mechanical completion, and system handover
• Verify documentation for mechanical completion and pre-commissioning

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Provide weekly and monthly construction progress reports
• Advise ADNOC Project Management Team on risks and recovery plans
• Track KPIs, milestones, and contractor performance metrics
• Support management reviews and executive reporting

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Marine Engineering
• Typically 15–20+ years Oil & Gas experience
• Minimum 8–10 years offshore construction and installation experience
• Strong experience in PMC or Client representative role
• Experience in Middle East offshore projects preferred
• Knowledge of ADNOC Offshore standards highly desirable

Skills & Competencies

• Offshore installation engineering
• Jacket and topside installation
• Pipeline and subsea works
• Heavy lift operations
• Marine spread coordination
• Brownfield modifications
• Hook-up and commissioning
• SIMOPS management

Additional Information

• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance providing Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law, eligible for all employees
• The Employee Share Plan giving opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company match
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment and loyalty with celebrations at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans based on individual needs and interests
• Global connections joining experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry
• Energy Transition Academy providing a community of experts sharing knowledge and exposure to existing and emerging energy systems
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure market-aligned compensation
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across the business