Construction Manager for Energy Infrastructure Project

About the role

The Owner is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to act as the Site Representative for a major energy infrastructure project in Basra, Iraq. You will oversee EPC construction activities, ensuring safe, timely, and cost‑effective delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all site construction activities performed by the EPC Contractor, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and project requirements.
• Manage coordination between EPC contractors, PMC, operations teams, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor construction schedules, milestones, critical path activities, and overall project progress.
• Review contractor methodologies, execution plans, resource allocation, and recovery strategies.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, Permit to Work (PTW), SIMOPS, and QA/QC requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor contractor performance, and resolve construction challenges.
• Coordinate interfaces with vendors, suppliers, local authorities, and marine stakeholders.
• Support pre‑commissioning, commissioning, mechanical completion, and project handover.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of construction management experience in energy, oil & gas, or major industrial projects.
• Strong experience overseeing EPC contractors and PMC interfaces.
• Proven expertise in construction execution, HSE, QA/QC, scheduling, and contractor performance management.
• Experience in complex industrial, infrastructure, or marine construction environments.
• Previous experience working in Iraq or the Middle East is advantageous.

Required skills

• Primavera P6
• Project controls
• Construction reporting