Head of Construction (Fabrication)

Hiring: Head of Construction (Fabrication)

Location: Project-Based / Yard & Site

Industry: Oil & Gas / LNG

Experience: 10+ Years

Location: Doha, Qatar

Contract: 24 Months

Work Setup

• 100% Onshore
• Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF
• 6 Days per Week
• 8–10 Hours per Day

Job Purpose: We are seeking a seasoned Head of Construction to lead and oversee all fabrication activities from yard execution through load‑out, ensuring alignment with project objectives, engineering standards, and safety requirements. This role plays a critical part in ensuring constructability, managing contractor interfaces, and delivering high-quality fabrication outcomes for large-scale Oil & Gas projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of fabrication activities from engineering to load‑out.
• Ensure constructability compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient, and quality execution.
• Monitor and control fabrication, mechanical completion, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Review and manage technical deviations and construction dossiers.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective and recovery actions.
• Review contractor progress reports and address delays or quality concerns.
• Maintain strong coordination between Company and Contractor teams.
• Lead risk assessments, pre-job meetings, and technical discussions.
• Capture and implement lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 10+ years in construction/fabrication roles in Oil & Gas projects.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Fabrication, welding, lifting, and mechanical testing.
  • Construction execution, completions, and hook‑up.
  • International codes and safety standards.
• Experience in:
  • Offshore/onshore fabrication yards.
  • LNG / sour gas projects (preferred).
  • Working with EPC contractors and large organizations.
• Strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex interfaces and resolve technical challenges.

Key Competencies

• Leadership & team management.
• Construction planning & execution.
• Risk management & problem-solving.
• Strong communication & coordination skills.
• Quality and safety‑driven mindset.