Job Description

Note: This is regarding a long term contract, 2 to 4 years Note: Due to Visa limitations, your application will not be accepted if your nationality is from Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Egypt, Israel, Congo, Afghanistan, Libya. Exception, if you are already a resident inside Qatar with a valid QID, transfer of sponsorship is possible! If you have valid QID and are Qatar resident, press 'NO' when asked for it.

Overview:

We are looking to hire a Head of Construction for a national oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar. Candidates must have a minimum of 18 years' experience in an appropriate discipline involving construction/installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning of onshore oil and gas projects. Fluency in English is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the supervision of contractor's site activities and construction works to ensure compliance with approved scope, approved design, QHSE requirements, and execution schedule leading to timely completion, commissioning and handover of assigned projects

Responsible for all multi-discipline site construction activities assigned projects

Led a team of Construction Supervisors providing constructability-related direction, guidance and advice

Control and supervise site construction/installation of project works, including workshop prefabrication works of all disciplines by approved drawings, specifications and Execution Plan

Participate and give input on constructability during the feasibility and design stage when requested

Assist in mobilization and demobilization of Contractor personnel, equipment and logistics involving Contractors, Sub-contractors and Vendors

Randomly inspect construction works and materials by Work Plans and Inspection Test Plans

Co-ordinate, liaise and follow up with relevant parties to resolve complex site issues and raise technical queries for required modifications, as necessary

Be a safety leader while performing site construction activities in live plants and ensure site compliance with statutory safety and environmental regulations

Proactive with simultaneous operation & construction works in live plants by understanding the End User's constraints/concerns and hence minimizing effects on the project schedule and cost

Co-ordinate pre-commissioning activities, assist during the commissioning of Department projects and ensure that all Punch List items are cleared promptly

Support Qatari development activities by ensuring that Qatari Nationals receive the proper job training and development to realize the full potential of local talents and maximize contribution to project success

Requirements:

BSc in an Engineering Discipline or Diploma with extensive construction management experience

Minimum 18 (Eighteen) years' experience in an appropriate discipline involving construction/installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning of onshore oil and gas projects, including a minimum of 5 years in a similar position

Experience in PMC/EPC Organization in LNG/NGL/Refinery and has managed construction, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of major brownfield and green filed project(s)

Experienced with simultaneous operation & construction works in live plants by understanding the End User's constraints/concerns and hence minimizing effects on the project schedule and cost

Computer literate in appropriate software

Good knowledge of industry engineering standards, quality control, safety and environmental awareness Middle East Experience an advantage

Good knowledge of construction and QHSE-related standards

Good ability to interpret and review method statements, inspection and test plans, lifting/erection plans, construction schedules and drawings

Ability to highlight potential bottlenecks/problems related to construction activities and suggest solutions

Good communication and report-writing skills

Ability to supervise a multi-national and multi-cultural workforce

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Requirements:

Where are you located? What's your nationality? What is your expected salary for this job? What is your notice period; when can you engage this job? The application won't be accepted if nationality is Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Egypt, Israel, Congo, Afghanistan, Libya. If not, press 'NO'. Also press 'NO' if are resident Qatar and with valid QID. Please only apply and press yes if you have read the requirements, education, experience and certifications, and match these.