General Construction Superintendent

Role Overview

General Construction Superintendent at Wood PLC, based on site in Habshan, Abu Dhabi. This role oversees and coordinates all on-site activities for a major project with ADNOC, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards.

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. The 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. Wood 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 assure the quality and integrity of major construction projects, bringing them in on schedule and within budget using in-house construction management procedures. To provide continuity and consistency of construction management with quality assurance and reliable control, overseeing total construction field effort to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, specifications, budgets and schedules. Generally responsible for projects or subset of project with value above USD 500 million.

Key Responsibilities

Construction & Contractor Management

• Own construction and contractor related deliverables.
• 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 the requirements of the contract between the company and the client, and in accordance with company operating policies and principles.
• 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.

Quality, Safety & Environmental

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

Cost & Schedule Management

• 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.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor work progress and report against the plan.
• Understand and manage the industrial relations environment impacting the site and report any issues as required.

Installation & Commissioning

• Manage installation, commissioning and completion activities of materials and equipment.

Design & Engineering Coordination

• 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 (>USD 500 million) 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.

Additional Information

• Position is based on site in Habshan, Abu Dhabi due to the nature of the projects and client expectations.
• Must be willing to travel extensively for multi-week periods and have the flexibility to adjust work location to support project needs.
• Medical Insurance: Inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Life Assurance cover provided.
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for End of Service benefits.
• The Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a company match.
• Long Service Award: Recognition at 5 year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: Access to experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy: Community of experts sharing knowledge and gaining exposure to existing and emerging energy systems.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across the business.
• Competitive remuneration package: Regular reviews to ensure rewarding at the right level in line with the market.