Construction Manager

JOB DESCRIPTIONWood is currently recruiting for a Construction Manager to join its Singapore business unit focusing on delivering assigned construction of Outside Station projects safely for a major onshore brownfield project in Basra, Iraq on 5*3 rotation. This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq, with travel requirement.RESPONSIBILITIESRemarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is currently recruiting for a Construction Manager to join its Singapore business unit focusing on delivering assigned construction of Outside Station projects safely for a major onshore brownfield project in Basra, Iraq on 5*3 rotation. This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq, with travel requirement. #Wood #Iraq #Basra #EngineeringThe role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager to join our Singapore Business Unit. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions. Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region. What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment. Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Job Purpose The Construction Manager has overall responsibility for delivering assigned construction of Outside Station projects safely, ensuring that quality, schedule, and cost targets are met and for managing the associated risk. Responsible for delivery of project to agreed specifications, for managing change and customer relationships, and ensuring appropriate reporting and governance is adhered to and controlled Key Accountabilities: Primary interface and point of contact for the construction of Outside Station Projects. Oversee the execution of fabrication, construction, and hookup for Outside Station projects Report progress, performance, initiatives, issues, and challenges to FOD Projects Manager Champion the company sites leadership expectations Champion on-site safety awareness and safe performance with contractor and among Project construction team members Interface with contractor on a day-to-day basis Provide input in the review and development of contractor's detailed plans and procedures Monitor and appraise contractor's performance and recommend corrective action to be taken where deficiencies are detected; verify actions are taken Coordinate resolution of construction related issues Establish, implement, and maintain verification process for mechanical completion Ensure appropriate materials management system is implemented at site Coordinate with on-site personnel regarding planning and implementation of fabrication, construction, and mechanical completion activities of Outside Station Projects. Participate in company lessons learned reviews and provide input to close-out reports Ensure execution of the contract is in compliance with contract specifications Providing on site supervision for onshore Outside Station Projects Verification of excavation location, excavation, coating removal and cleaning, external inspection (manual and phased array), review of data, recoating, backfilling and site clean-up Planning and supervision of repairs including bolted clamp, welded split sleeve, composite wrap and sectional replacement Planning and supervision of maintenance and inspection pigging activities Input to development of routine processes and procedures Review and input to Job hazard assessments and participation in technical and safety reviews applicable to specific competencies Role includes day to day management of Contractor activities, verification of day work sheets and providing direction to Contractor in line with Contract and Company requirements. Leads & develops project team and ensures interfaces with others are established & managed Responsible for ensuring project team members are competent to carry out assigned duties Job Specific - Construction & Technical: A solid understanding of construction management tools, processes, project deliverables, quality assurance and control, tools and practices. Consistently comply with client's Pipeline and Piping specifications and procedures Leadership: Effectively coordinate quality issues with cross-functional teams, and make critical quality decisions Excellent leadership and social skills; culturally aware for regional working. Energy, drive and resourcefulness especially with EP Contractors, Vendors and Suppliers Communications: Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators and Management Bridge technical and non-technical quality aspects, ensuring clear understanding across the project team Personal Attributes: Mobile and willing to spend time away from the home-office location while conducting vendor/supplier/fabricator's work site Clear and firm on project issues Transparent and driven by the success of the enterprise Networker and relationship builder Influencer, initiator Able to balance humility and self-confidence Excellent problem-solving skills Leadership, energy, and focus - takes the lead and makes it happen. Results orientated and focused on the execution of predefined objectives Key Interfaces: Technical: Engineering Team, QA/QC, Operations, Surface Technical, Construction Managers, wide variety of piping and PFF suppliers BOC Construction Management counterpart and construction team Construction Manager Outside Station will have direct reports (such as PEs, Supervisors, inspectors etc.) Administrative: Reports to the FOD Projects Manager Construction Engineers and supervisor report directly to him/her MW Section Head will reside primarily at site QUALIFICATIONSWhat makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Expected: Degree in engineering Construction Management experience for Oil & Gas projects Extensive experience in onshore oil & gas projects, pipeline, or similar nature. Experience in pigging operations (planning and execution), welding and related facilities, hot tapping and stopple activities Knowledge of manual UT, phased array and other advance forms of NDE, painting and coating application and testing Knowledge of pipeline defect assessments including metal loss, dents and crack assessment Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office tools, Word / Excel / PowerPoint, to advanced template creation and document / data management level Minimum 12 years' experience in O&G industry with a field construction planning, execution and testing ABOUT USWood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises 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 the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.