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.

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.