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We are working with a Major Oil & Gas operator to source for Head of Construction specialising in offshore compression. This is a long-term contract role working on a residential basis 6-days per week / 10 hours per day. Please see details below:

Title: Head of Construction
Start Date: Negotiable (typically within 1 month notice)
Duration: 36 months (potential for extension)
Location: Onshore (site based)
Working Schedule: 6-days per week / 10 hours per day
Location: Qatar / Oman (Onshore) - Mobilization to Doha and will move to Oman by 1st Quarter 2026. Then assignment will be in Oman until 1st quarter 2029


Job Purpose:
Oversee  the planning  preparation and execution of all aspects of the relevant Compression Platform Complex Fabrication requirements of the project from yard activities to load out ensuring all key objectives are achieved or exceeded.
In addition ensure the constructability of the design is consistent with established Project Engineering Drawings and industry processes and standards, effectively manage issues and resolution through strong interfaces with both company and contractor teams delivering full alignment of the Fabrication execution.

Key Accountabilities: Reports to COMP4 Construction Division Manager Ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and regulations during fabrication process. Manages and ensures successful execution of relevant Compression Platform Complex Fabrication fabrication project components to meet prioritized objectives (Safety, Quality, Schedule, and others, as appropriate). To supervise and control the activities of the Contractor/Subcontractors related to the Topsides fabrication, Mechanical Completion to ensure that it complies with contractual requirements, project documentation and applicable International Standards. To check the constructability aspects, as well as the compliance to all technical requirements, of the deliverables provided by the Engineering Team Contractor. To review deviations to QatarEnergy LNG construction standards for comments with Contractors / Subcontractors input, to deliver a consistent dossier (documents, materials, procured and fabricated items, precom/com dossiers, as built …) for the construction activities. Identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions as required. Review Contractor’s progress reports and reports for all the activities, highlighting critical problems, drifts and dysfunctions if any. To Liaise with Contractors/Subcontractors for all structure subject, MC, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning to ensure the Contractors/Subcontractors progress follow up and reporting. Bring execution solutions that favour safe construction execution and transition to Commissioning activities. To lead and contribute to Risk Assessments kick off meetings and Pre-Job Meetings, technical meeting etc. as required in accordance with Company's referential.  To participate to REX and Lessons Learned for the Company. Responsible for implementation of lessons learned from previous projects with QatarEnergy LNG and/or Contractor, as well as capturing and communicating construction lessons learned for the current project.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Sciences or Engineering. 15 years experience with Large Projects in Construction related disciplines (e.g., construction, installation, fabrication, execution, completion, hook-up, etc.) in the Oil & Gas Industry, including 2 years of experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles, or oversight of service/vendor personnel. Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for technical education. Good knowledge of Project Execution procedures and field management and techniques including fabrication, welding, lifting, mechanical testing and completions.  Experience with Oil and Gas companies, contractors, service companies, or heavy construction companies.   Technical and Business Skills  Knowledge of design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria related to major fabrication, transport, installation, brownfield execution, and hook-up, as applicable to the project scope. Knowledge of offshore facilities and structures, onshore facilities, or yard operations as applicable to a project scope. Knowledge of execution methods and risks associated with sour gas and LNG production facilities. Experience working in large scale operating organizations in Operations, Projects,  Subsurface, etc.