Head of Construction (Fabrication) - Offshore Compression

Company Overview

Airswift is a global manpower provider serving the Energy, Infrastructure, and IT sectors, operating in over 70 countries and delivering unmatched market capabilities.

Position Overview

We are partnering with a leading Oil & Gas operator to recruit a Head of Construction specializing in Fabrication for offshore compression projects. This is a long-term contractual position based on-site in Qatar, requiring residential attendance and a demanding work schedule.

Key Details

• Job Title: Head of Construction (Fabrication)
• Location: Onshore, site-based in Qatar
• Contract Duration: 36 months, with possible extension
• Work Schedule: 6 days per week, 10 hours per day
• Start Date: Negotiable, generally within a one-month notice period

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead planning, preparation, and execution of all fabrication requirements covering yard activities through load out, ensuring all targets are met or surpassed.
• Ensure fabrication constructability aligns with approved project engineering drawings, adhering to industry processes and standards.
• Manage coordination between company and contractor teams to maintain full alignment on fabrication execution.
• Report to the Execution Division Manager while enforcing all safety protocols throughout the fabrication process.
• Oversee fabrication tasks to meet prioritized objectives including safety, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Supervise contractors and subcontractors to validate compliance with contractual, project, and international standards regarding fabrication and mechanical completion.
• Review design deliverables for constructability and technical compliance provided by the engineering teams and contractors.
• Assess and address deviations from company LNG construction standards by collaborating with contractors and subcontractors to ensure consistent documentation and fabrication quality.
• Identify potential risks related to progress or quality and propose corrective measures.
• Evaluate contractors’ progress reports, highlighting critical issues and abnormalities.
• Maintain liaison with contractors/subcontractors for structure, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities and provide execution-focused solutions to promote safe transitions.
• Lead and actively participate in risk assessments, pre-job meetings, and technical discussions as required by company protocols.
• Participate in lessons learned sessions, ensuring implementation of previous and current project insights to continuously improve construction practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sciences or Engineering.

Experience and Expertise

• At least 12 years of experience in large-scale construction projects within the Oil & Gas industry, including installation, fabrication, execution, completion, and hook-up.
• Minimum 2 years in supervisory or oversight roles involving contractor or vendor personnel management.
• Proven knowledge of project execution procedures and hands-on field management, including welding, lifting, mechanical testing, and completion processes.
• Experience working with Oil & Gas companies, contractors, or heavy construction service providers.

Technical and Business Competencies

• Familiarity with design standards, safety codes, and specifications relevant to major fabrication, transport, installation, brownfield execution, and hook-up phases.
• Understanding of offshore and onshore facilities, including yard operations aligned to project requirements.
• Insight into execution risks associated with sour gas and LNG production facilities.
• Experience within large operational organizations across operations, projects, or subsurface functions.