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Pipeline Construction Manager

Pipeline Construction Manager (05/09/2024) Basrah, Iraq

We are looking for a Pipeline Construction Manager for one of our clients with the following details:  

Location: Basrah, Iraq (site)

Start date: Oct 2024 

Duration: 1 year (subject for renewal)

Work Status: Rotation, 4 weeks ON – 4 weeks OFF (7 days a week)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Master’s degree or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
  • Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in construction management within the oil and gas pipeline projects.
  • Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, complex projects with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Extensive knowledge of oil and gas industry standards, construction methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proven leadership capabilities with exceptional skills in team management, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools, with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Significant experience working in Iraq or similar challenging environments is highly preferred.
  • Language: English as mother tongue or Fluent in English (speaking and writing), French and/or Arabic language is a plus

Certifications:

  • Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent is preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is highly desirable

Skills:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills of gas/liquid onshore pipelines and piping design/construction, engineering principles and practices, regulatory codes, pipeline inspection, and pipeline integrity management.

The job holder is responsible to:

  • Manage, evaluate and challenge EPC Pipeline Contractor on daily/weekly basis.
  • Provide oversight of EPC Pipeline Contractor performance/productivity including Health and Safety, Environmental, Community Relations, Quality assurance, Schedule and Cost including measurable items.
  • Ensure that the EPC Pipeline Contractor effectively manages the Subcontractors to perform Construction works in accordance with the project plans and specifications.
  • Manage and provide direction to project team (Superintendents, Supervisors).
  • Seamless transition of responsibility via handover form.
  • Liaise with HSE, Quality and Logistics teams
  • Lead and coordinate the internal and external Construction interfaces
  • Assist in trouble shooting the resolution and escalation of Construction problems/issues on Site including to technical and logistic matters
  • Ensure that the EPC contractor effectively implements the Community relations plans and maintain a good relationship with Communities on the site, if any
  • Participate in Job Safety Analysis, make suggestions, stop dangerous situations, and report irregularities and dangerous acts.
  • Ensure proper reporting, highlight the critical issues to the Project Management and submit remedial actions

 

  • The job holder is also accountable for demonstrating, individually, an exemplary behavior with regard to HSE, ethics and “code of conduct”.

If interested, kindly apply!

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