Head, Construction - Offshore Brownfield Projects

Location: Offshore / Fabrication Yard / Halul Island, Qatar

Employment Type: Contract

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Supplementary certifications or coursework in Safety, Quality Control, and Construction Management are preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in offshore fabrication, brownfield modification, and construction management within live production facilities and wellhead platforms.
• Proven track record in FEED and EPIC project phases, with strong experience reviewing and approving contractor deliverables.
• In-depth experience with brownfield modifications in live assets, including simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) and offshore wellhead platforms.
• Proficient in industry standards, PDMS, inspection protocols, and construction documentation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to guide multi-national teams and interface with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Fully computer literate in relevant project and construction management software.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Construction Leadership:

• Act as the primary focal point for offshore brownfield construction and modifications, ensuring execution aligns with scope, engineering design, quality, HSE standards, and requirements.
• Lead and coordinate all Mechanical, Structural, Piping, and Telecom construction activities across live assets, remote wellhead platforms, and Halul Island.
• Supervise contractor teams, ensuring adherence to approved method statements, lifting plans, ITPs, and project schedule.

Engineering & Technical Oversight:

• Review and approve contractor deliverables via PDMS.
• Attend and contribute to key engineering workshops:
  • Constructability Reviews
  • 3D Model Reviews
  • Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
  • HAZOP
  • SIMOPS Planning

• Ensure designs and modifications are compliant with National standards and tailored to brownfield conditions.

Execution Management & Risk Control:

• Monitor, report, and control contractor activities including workforce deployment, equipment logistics, and construction progress.
• Serve as Risk Management representative to identify and mitigate risks specific to live-asset modifications and offshore environments.
• Liaise with discipline engineers, project teams, and asset holders to align design intent and execution readiness.

Commissioning & Handover:

• Oversee Mechanical Completion (MCC), pre-commissioning, and commissioning coordination with EPIC contractors, vendors, and end users.
• Ensure efficient contractor mobilization/demobilization to/from offshore sites post-award.
• Maintain rigorous documentation including daily reports, contractor deviations, and corrective action tracking.

Interface & Collaboration:

• Coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical, safety, and execution challenges.
• Interface regularly with Production, Maintenance, and Wellhead Operations teams.
• Participate in weekly/monthly HSE walkthroughs and audits, promoting a culture of safety and compliance.