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Principal Construction Specialist/Civil Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE at Chicago Bridge & Iron Company
Position: Principal Construction Specialist (Civil)
Company Overview CB&I Â 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 representatives 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. Â 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). Understand…
Title: Principal Construction Specialist/Civil
Company: Chicago Bridge & Iron Company
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Category: Construction, Management
