PMC Specialist Construction Engineer
Wood is hiring a PMC Specialist Construction Engineer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Level rates it ; you can apply on Wood.
Level's read on this job
- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include construction management, site coordination and safety compliance.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
- Level lists 1,000+ other open roles at Wood.
- The role was posted within the past two weeks.
AI in this role
Oversee and coordinate site construction activities ensuring safety, efficiency, and design compliance for energy projects.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Specialist Construction Engineer having a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating construction activities at the project site, ensuring that work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements for a high-profile client.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world
Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
The key objective for this role is:
To oversee and coordinate construction activities, ensuring that all project work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved engineering designs, quality standards, project schedules, and HSE requirements, leading to the successful completion and handover of the project.- Supervise and coordinate construction activities to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
- Ensure all construction work complies with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and standards.
- Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and adherence to project schedules.
- Review and verify construction work plans, methodologies, and site procedures.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality, and commissioning teams to resolve technical issues.
- Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with quality and HSE requirements.
- Identify construction risks, delays, and constraints, and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor construction progress and prepare regular status reports for project management.
- Ensure effective management of materials, equipment, and manpower at the site.
- Support project testing, commissioning, punch-list clearance, and handover activities.
- Participate in progress meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
- Ensure all construction activities are completed in accordance with project schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Skills And Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, or related Engineering discipline.
- Typically 15+ years of experience in construction management and site supervision on major Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Energy, or Infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in EPC/PMC project environments.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, engineering standards, and industry codes.
- Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary site teams.
- Good understanding of HSE, quality assurance, and risk management practices.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
- Strong planning, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in project management and construction reporting tools.
- Professional certifications (PMP, Chartered Engineer, OSHA, NEBOSH, etc.) are advantageous.
How we rate this
PMC Specialist Construction Engineer at Wood rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where construction management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where site coordination was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where safety compliance was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Construction Management, Site Coordination, and Safety Compliance. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
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