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!