Site Manager

About the role

ESTA Construction is looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead the on‑shore construction of the Crude Oil Export Facility Reconstruction Project in Al Fao, Basra, Iraq. The role requires a hands‑on professional who can coordinate multidisciplinary works, ensure safety and quality, and deliver the project on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on‑shore site construction activities.
• Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works.
• Supervise site teams, subcontractors, equipment and material resources.
• Oversee construction of crude oil pipelines, pumping and metering facilities, and related export infrastructure.
• Interface with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) functions to resolve technical constraints.
• Monitor progress, productivity and schedule; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage interfaces between construction packages, subcontractors and disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, method statements, HSE and quality standards.
• Participate in client and PMC coordination meetings and provide regular progress reports.
• Drive mechanical completion, punch‑list clearance and hand‑over to commissioning.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas EPC construction projects.
• Proven track record as a Site Manager or Construction Manager on major oil & gas facilities.
• Extensive experience with crude oil facilities, pipelines and associated infrastructure.
• Strong multidisciplinary construction management capabilities across civil, mechanical, piping and E&I.
• Experience managing large site organizations, multiple work fronts and subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of construction planning, progress monitoring and recovery planning.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Piping systems
• Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)
• Construction management
• EPC project execution