Civil Superintendent

Role Overview

Civil Superintendent at Wood PLC, based on site in Habshan, Abu Dhabi. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating all on-site activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. 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 in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets.

Role Purpose

To oversee and coordinate all on-site construction activities for a major capital project with ADNOC, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget while maintaining quality and safety standards. The role is responsible for projects or subsets of projects with value above USD 500 million, providing continuity and consistency of construction management with quality assurance and reliable control.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Management & Field Oversight

• Oversee total construction field effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, specifications, budgets and schedules.
• Supervise all areas on small projects and/or a subset or discipline on larger projects.
• Manage and execute multiple field disciplines or a subset of assigned construction project(s) in accordance with contract requirements and company operating policies and principles.
• Assure the quality and integrity of each project, bringing projects in on schedule and within budget.

Cost & Schedule Control

• Manage and control project cost and schedule of assigned disciplines or subset of on-site construction.
• Utilize Commercial processes to capture variations effectively.
• Coordinate field personnel work schedules to maximize utilization and ensure work is delivered on schedule.
• Monitor work progress and report against the plan.

Safety, Quality & Environmental Management

• 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 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.
• Manage execution of work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project.

Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, accommodation and other project-specific requirements in accordance with client/contract document specifications and Wood Policies & Procedures.
• Manage installation, commissioning and completion activities of materials and equipment.

Stakeholder & Industrial Relations Management

• Understand and manage the industrial relations environment impacting the site and report any issues as required.
• Work with engineering in the design phases to influence the design for optimum constructability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree with a minimum of 20 years Oil and Gas industry experience, including at least 5 years on major capital projects (> 500 million USD) with Construction Management and Site Management focus.
• Experience within an Oil and Gas operating company is highly desired and may be considered in lieu of capital project experience.
• Must be qualified to obtain a CICPA and a UAE work visa.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, with a strong command of the English language.
• Proficiency in in-house construction management procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple disciplines and complex project environments.

Additional Information

• Position is based on site in Habshan, Abu Dhabi due to the nature of the projects and client expectation.
• Must be willing to travel extensively for multi-week periods and have the flexibility to adjust work location to support project needs.
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover.
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit.
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company.
• Long Service Award: Celebrating Long Service at 5 year service milestones provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate appreciation of hard work, dedication and years of service.
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of the industry, shaping the standards of the profession.
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing knowledge and gaining exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems, delivered by experts in their field.
• Wood is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with relevant governing laws.