Construction Manager

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KBR is looking for a construction manager (local national) to be based in Basra, Iraq, with a daily commute.

Job dimensions

Lead and manage all site construction activities for the WIP-CSSP project, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of the work.

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 sequencing 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, and construction methodologies.
• Monitor contractor productivity and performance against project objectives.
• Ensure contractors implement approved procedures and construction practices.

Interface and coordination

Coordinate interfaces between:

• Engineering
• Procurement
• Construction
• Commissioning
• Operations
• HSE and quality teams

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

Construction planning and 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 and 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 responsibilities

• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and promote a strong HSSE culture.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, site procedures, permit-to-work requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in site safety audits, management safety walks, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Ensure unsafe acts and conditions are addressed immediately.
• Stop work when safety requirements are not met.

Required qualifications and experience

Professional experience

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in construction management on major EPC/EPSCC projects.
• Proven experience on large industrial, oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, or utility projects.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary construction activities from detailed engineering through commissioning.
• Minimum of 5 years as a construction manager, site manager, or in an 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.

Education and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical, process, or equivalent).
• Professional accreditation or a recognized project or construction management certification is an advantage.

Languages

Proficiency in English is 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 a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule performance.

Interested and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.