Construction Section Head - Civil

Archirodon View all jobs

  • Abu Dhabi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Company DescriptionArchirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.Job Description
  • Lead and manage all civil construction activities including earthworks, foundations, concrete structures, underground services, paving, and infrastructure works.
  • Ensure that the day-to-day operations are conducted in accordance with the daily construction plan and schedule.
  • Co-ordinate with other project sections to achieve the above target.
  • Ensure that the required resources are available on time. Identify problems and resolve them.
  • Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and HSE regulations.
  • Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, and work plans before execution.
  • Coordinate closely with engineering, QA/QC, HSE, planning, and procurement teams to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Monitor construction progress against schedule and implement corrective actions when required.
  • Supervise and control subcontractors to ensure quality and productivity targets are achieved.
  • Participate in construction meetings and provide technical solutions to site challenges.
  • Ensure proper implementation of the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system and maintain strict safety compliance in live plant environments.
  • Review civil drawings and resolve technical discrepancies in coordination with the engineering team.
  • Support project reporting including manpower allocation, productivity tracking, and progress updates.
  • Ensure all civil works meet quality standards and inspection requirements before handover.
QualificationsKey Requirements
  • Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum 15 - 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas or EPC construction projects.
  • At least 5 years in a senior supervisory or section head role managing civil construction works.
  • Proven experience working on ADNOC or major GCC Oil & Gas projects.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage large civil teams and subcontractors.
  • Excellent knowledge of construction sequencing, site execution strategies, and productivity management.
  • Thorough understanding of HSE regulations, risk assessments, and PTW systems.
  • Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work under pressure in fast-track project environments.
  • ADNOC approval or prior ADNOC leadership experience is a strong advantage.

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