Construction Section Head - Civil
- 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.
Qualifications
Key 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.