Offshore Construction Manager

Job Description
About the job Offshore Construction Manager - Hook-Up (HUC)

Job Title
Offshore Construction Manager - Hook-Up (HUC)

Reporting To
Project Manager / Offshore Project Director

Location
Offshore, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Purpose
To plan, lead, and control all offshore construction activities during the Hook-Up and Pre-Commissioning phase, ensuring execution is completed safely, in compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and approved schedules, while meeting quality, cost, and HSE objectives.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Construction Management

• Overall responsibility for offshore hook-up construction execution in accordance with approved project plans and schedules.
• Ensure proper coordination of mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and structural hook-up activities.
• Manage offshore construction teams, subcontractors, and discipline supervisors.
• Ensure readiness of systems for pre-commissioning and commissioning handover.

HSE Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with ADNOC HSEMS, project HSE plans, and offshore safety regulations.
• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture offshore.
• Review and approve offshore Method Statements, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and Risk Assessments.
• Ensure implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) and SIMOPS procedures.

Quality & Technical Compliance

• Ensure construction activities comply with ADNOC specifications, IFC drawings, and approved procedures.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspections, testing, and system completion.
• Address technical and constructability issues in coordination with Engineering and Commissioning teams.

Planning & Progress Control

• Monitor offshore construction progress against baseline schedules.
• Identify risks, delays, and interface issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide accurate progress reports and forecasts to Project Management.

Interface & Stakeholder Management

• Act as focal point for offshore construction interfaces with Engineering, Commissioning, Marine, HSE, and Client representatives.
• Support ADNOC and Company site representatives during audits, inspections, and progress reviews.
• Ensure effective communication between onshore and offshore teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or equivalent).
• Recognized professional certifications related to offshore construction are an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 15 years total experience in offshore oil & gas projects.
• Minimum 7-10 years in a senior offshore construction or hook-up management role.
• Proven experience in offshore Hook-Up (HUC) and brownfield/greenfield projects.
• Prior experience working on ADNOC offshore projects or with ADNOC-approved EPC contractors is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies
Technical Competencies

• Offshore hook-up and pre-commissioning execution
• Multi-discipline offshore construction management
• Construction work pack and system completion processes
• SIMOPS and offshore logistics coordination
• ADNOC and international offshore construction standards

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making capability
• High commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to manage complex offshore interfaces
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Problem-solving under high-pressure offshore environments

HSE Responsibilities

• Demonstrate visible leadership in HSE matters.
• Ensure all personnel under supervision comply with ADNOC HSE policies and procedures.
• Participate in HSE audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Authority & Accountability

• Authorized to manage and direct offshore construction resources within approved project parameters.
• Accountable for safe, timely, and compliant delivery of offshore hook-up construction activities.