PMC Senior Construction Installation Manager

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Senior Construction / Installation Manager role for ADNOC offshore client to join us and make an impact within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at Abu Dhabi.

The Role

Responsible for overseeing offshore construction and installation activities ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of ADNOC Offshore projects. The role represents the Project Management Consultant (PMC) in supervising EPC contractor performance from fabrication through offshore installation and commissioning phases.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Woods Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular 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
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
• 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
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
  
  

Responsibilities

Construction & Installation Management

• Manage offshore construction and installation activities for jackets, topsides, pipelines, subsea structures, and brownfield modifications.
• Ensure execution complies with approved project scope, ADNOC standards, and international codes.
• Supervise EPC contractor construction strategies and installation methodologies.
• Review and approve construction procedures, method statements, and lifting plans.
• Monitor installation schedules and offshore campaign readiness.
  
  

Project Execution Oversight

• Act as PMC focal point between ADNOC Offshore and EPC contractors.
• Ensure adherence to project schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Participate in constructability reviews and risk assessments.
• Monitor fabrication yard progress and readiness for offshore load-out.
• Support offshore hook-up, commissioning, and start-up activities.
  
  

HSE Leadership

• Promote ADNOC HSE culture and Life Saving Rules compliance.
• Ensure contractors implement safe offshore installation practices.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, and risk mitigation workshops.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and safety reviews offshore and at yards.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
  
  

Contractor & Interface Management

• Manage interfaces among engineering, procurement, marine operations, and offshore construction teams.
• Review contractor resource mobilization plans (vessels, cranes, manpower).
• Resolve technical and operational installation issues.
• Coordinate marine spread and offshore logistics activities
  
  

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure construction meets ADNOC specifications and project quality plans.
• Witness critical installation activities and acceptance tests.
• Monitor welding, coating, mechanical completion, and system handover.
• Verify documentation for mechanical completion and pre-commissioning.
  
  

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Provide weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
• Advise ADNOC Project Management Team on risks and recovery plans.
• Track KPIs, milestones, and contractor performance metrics.
• Support management reviews and executive reporting.
  
  

Qualifications

What 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 dont 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Marine Engineering.
• Typically 15–20+ years Oil & Gas experience.
• Minimum 8–10 years offshore construction/installations experience.
• Strong experience in PMC or Client representative role.
• Experience in Middle East offshore projects preferred.
• Knowledge of ADNOC Offshore standards highly desirable.
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Offshore installation engineering
• Jacket & topside installation
• Pipeline & subsea works
• Heavy lift operations
• Marine spread coordination
• Brownfield modifications
• Hook-up & commissioning
• SIMOPS management
  
  

About Us

Wood 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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 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.

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