Principal Construction Specialist (Civil)

Company Overview

CB&I is the world's leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 130-year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

A Construction Specialist is responsible for supporting all the field construction activities including material supply, subcontractors, tooling & equipment needs and interacting with onsite customer representative on a daily basis. This position reports to Construction or Operations Management and routinely interacts with Project Managers, Customers, and Production (Craft) Site Personnel and Supervision.

Responsibilities

• Typically supports large subcontract efforts of moderate to increasingly complex scope for local and international projects in an assigned region
• Able to make regular site visits and spend significant time on project sites
• Collaborate with Subcontract Administrators for the preparation, quoting, evaluation and contracting of scope packages for projects.
• Review, edit and approve statements of work and task specifications for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Provides technical support or functional support team to support projects.
• Responsible for the one-site implementation of and adherence to all Company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Security workplace programs and standards
• Establish a detailed construction plan and schedule to provide for the efficient utilization of all labor, construction supplies, and equipment.
• Responsible to meet construction schedules and completion dates
• Knowledge of and assuring the safe operation of all construction equipment and tooling.
• Ensure that all CB&I field supervision and site subcontractors within their oversight understand their scope of work
• Direct the various construction trades and define their respective scopes of work. Manage Labor Relations per local requirements
• Responsible for management of site employees to comply with all labor standards and the proper treatment of employees per Company policies.
• Manage time taking function to assure timely submittal and processing of employee payrolls
• Work directly with the site Field Supervisor to manage construction personnel and address employee relations issues.
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure all consumer/client site requirements are met.
• Work to a schedule and ensure project milestones are met.
• Prepare for and participate in project review meetings as requested
• Establishes medium and long term career and personal development goals
• Utilizes communication skills appropriate to the environment, resulting in effective interactions with internal and external stakeholders
  
  

Local Requirements

• Work location - Ruwais, UAE
• Project Based Assignment
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute to varying and complex environment.
  
  

Qualifications

• Typically, overall 12-15 years construction experience since first degree or 10 years of relevant construction supervision experience
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering or equivalent general construction experience and knowledge
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (OSHA, API, ASME, AWWA, NCCCR, etc. - certifications preferred)
• Understanding & experience in Geotechnical investigation works, large diameter bored piles, Non Production Pile Testing & Production pile testing, post tensioning works for reinforced concrete.
• Holding similar positions in large scale civil project with the emphasis on Concrete full containment LNG Tanks
• Knowledge of relevant welding codes, standards, processes, and equipment (certifications preferred)
• Associated construction certifications preferred (Health, Safety & Environmental practices, inspection and operation of construction equipment, hoisting & lifting equipment, rigging, etc.)
  
  

Skills and Behaviors

• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment