Construction Manager - Cross-Country Pipeline Supervision

About the role

A senior Construction Manager is sought in Basra, Iraq, to supervise major cross-country pipeline construction for a large PMC/construction supervision. The role covers the full pipeline construction sequence, from mobilization and right-of-way preparation through mechanical completion, reinstatement and handover. Candidates must be based in Iraq or willing to relocate to Basra.

Key responsibilities

• Lead PMC supervision of cross-country pipeline construction from mobilization and right-of-way preparation through mechanical completion, reinstatement and handover.
• Direct and coordinate pipeline Construction Managers, field engineers, inspectors and multidisciplinary supervision personnel, keeping accountability and site standards consistent.
• Monitor EPC Contractor performance against approved schedules, procedures, quality, HSSE expectations, productivity targets and contractual obligations.
• Oversee the full pipeline sequence: camp establishment, survey and setting-out, right-of-way, pipe receipt and handling, stringing, bending, trenching, welding, NDT, field-joint coating, lowering-in, backfilling, tie-ins, crossings, hydrotesting, dewatering, drying, caliper pigging, cleanup and reinstatement.
• Provide senior supervision of critical crossings such as HDD, bored, road, river, utility and other complex crossings.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, approved method statements, inspection and test plans, permits, project procedures, contracts and Iraqi regulations.
• Review work fronts, manpower, equipment, specialist resources, materials and contractor readiness against the look-ahead and master schedules, and identify delays, productivity gaps, quality concerns and interface risks early.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Controls, Quality, HSSE, Contracts, Procurement, Interface Management, Commissioning and Document Control, chair progress and coordination meetings and record decisions and commitments.
• Control inspection, testing, non-conformance, punch listing, completion certification, records and turnover dossiers, and oversee material receipt, storage, preservation, traceability and issuance.
• Coordinate completion and handover to pre-commissioning and commissioning, and provide accurate construction reports on progress, forecasts, risks, constraints and recovery status.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management; an equivalent technical qualification with exceptional pipeline construction leadership experience may be considered.
• Minimum 20 years of progressive construction experience, including substantial senior-level responsibility for major cross-country oil, gas, water or energy pipeline projects.
• Recent experience as a Construction Manager, Construction Director, Senior Pipeline Construction Manager or equivalent senior role.
• Proven PMC, owner's engineer or EPC experience supervising pipeline contractors and multidisciplinary field teams through construction, testing, mechanical completion and handover.
• Fluent professional English, able to lead meetings, prepare executive reports and communicate with senior international stakeholders.
• Previous experience in Iraq, the GCC or comparable international environments is strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Deep practical knowledge of pipeline spreads, welding, NDT, coating, lowering-in, hydrotesting, HDD crossings, tie-ins, reinstatement and construction documentation.
• Strong command of construction planning, progress measurement, productivity analysis, resource loading, look-ahead schedules, recovery planning and contractor performance management.
• Working knowledge of internationally recognized pipeline and construction practices, project specifications and standards.

What we offer

• Flexible rotational assignment based on project requirements.
• Company-provided rotational travel, accommodation, transportation and site logistics in line with company policies.