Construction Manager

Title:
Construction Manager

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KBR is looking for a  Construction Manager to be based in Basra, Iraq – 28/28 rotation

Job Dimension

- Lead and manage all site construction activities for the WIP-CSSP project, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of the works.
- Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved engineering deliverables, project specifications, quality requirements, and HSE standards.
- Coordinate all construction disciplines and interfaces to achieve construction milestones and project objectives.
- Monitor and manage EPC Contractor construction performance, productivity, and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure construction activities comply with company HSSE requirements.

Activities

Construction Management

- Lead and supervise all site construction activities covering: Civil and structural works
- Mechanical installation
- Piping works
- Electrical works
- Instrumentation and control systems
- Buildings and infrastructure
- Utilities and supporting facilities
- Ensure construction activities are executed according to:
- Approved AFC drawings
- Specifications and procedures
- Project schedule and priorities
- Applicable regulations and standards
- Coordinate site activities to optimize construction sequence and resource utilization.
- Monitor construction progress and identify recovery actions when required.

Contractor Management

- Manage and oversee EPC Contractor and subcontractor construction teams.
- Conduct regular construction coordination meetings.
- Review: Construction schedules
- Manpower plans
- Equipment deployment plans
- Construction methodologies

- Monitor contractor productivity and performance against project objectives.
- Ensure contractors implement approved procedures and construction practices.

Interface & Coordination

- Coordinate interfaces between:

- Engineering
- Procurement
- Construction
- Commissioning
- Operations
- HSE and Quality teams

- Ensure construction readiness prior to execution.
- Resolve construction issues and interface conflicts promptly.
- Support multidisciplinary coordination and decision-making.

Construction Planning & Progress

- Review and validate construction execution plans.
- Monitor construction KPIs and progress against approved schedules.
- Identify risks to construction execution and implement mitigation plans.
- Participate in weekly and monthly progress reviews.
- Ensure accurate reporting of construction status and forecast completion dates.

Quality Management

- Ensure all construction activities comply with project quality requirements.
- Coordinate with QA/QC personnel for inspections and testing activities.
- Monitor punch lists and non-conformities.
- Ensure timely closure of quality issues and corrective actions.

Handover & Commissioning Support

- Support Mechanical Completion activities.
- Ensure construction dossiers and turnover packages are complete.
- Coordinate system handovers to commissioning teams.
- Support commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.

HSE RESPONSIBILITY

- Demonstrate visible safety leadership and promote a strong HSSE culture.
- Ensure compliance with:

- Project HSE requirements
- Site procedures
- Permit-to-Work requirements
- Environmental regulations

- Participate in:

- Site safety audits
- Management safety walks
- Incident investigations
- Risk assessments

- Ensure unsafe acts and unsafe conditions are immediately addressed.
- Stop work when safety requirements are not met.

Required Qualifications / Experience

Professional Experience

- Minimum 15 years of experience in construction management on major EPC/EPSCC projects.
- Proven experience on large industrial, oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, or utility projects.
- Strong experience managing multidisciplinary construction activities from detailed engineering through commissioning.

- Minimum 5 years as Construction Manager, Site Manager, or equivalent leadership role.
- Experience in greenfield megaprojects is preferred.
- Previous Middle East and/or remote site experience is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of:

- Construction methodologies
- Multidisciplinary installation activities
- Construction planning and scheduling
- Contractor management
- Mechanical completion and turnover processes
- HSE leadership
- Quality management systems
- Strong understanding of EPC/EPSCC project execution.

Level / Diploma

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Process, or equivalent).
- Professional accreditation or recognized project/construction management certification is an advantage.

Languages

- Proficiency in English mandatory.

Soft Skills

- Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Results-oriented with strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule performance.

Interested and suitable candidates please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.