Senior Technical Subject Matter Expert - Senior Construction Management & Qa/qc (upstream Oil & Gas)

• The Senior Construction Management & QA/QC SME will provide technical assurance and specialist advisory services covering construction execution, quality management, contractor performance, fabrication, installation and commissioning readiness for upstream oil and gas projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and provide independent assurance of construction execution strategies, plans and methodologies.
• Assess contractor construction capabilities, resources, work procedures and project execution performance.
• Review quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality procedures and inspection records.
• Monitor compliance with engineering specifications, construction standards, applicable codes and regulatory requirements.
• Review fabrication, installation, welding, mechanical completion and pre-commissioning activities.
• Assess construction risks, quality deficiencies, non-conformances and corrective action plans.
• Provide technical guidance on construction management, site execution, contractor supervision and quality management.
• Evaluate construction progress, productivity, resource utilisation and schedule performance.
• Support the development and implementation of construction management standards, quality management systems and assurance frameworks.
• Provide technical recommendations to improve construction quality, safety, efficiency and project delivery.
• Mentor construction managers, QA/QC personnel, inspectors and engineering teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications in Construction Management or Quality Management will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 25 years of cumulative international upstream oil and gas experience.
• Extensive experience in construction management, fabrication, installation and quality assurance/control within the oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrable experience in onshore and/or offshore upstream project construction.
• Strong knowledge of international construction codes, engineering standards, inspection procedures and quality management systems.
• Experience in contractor management, construction supervision, project execution and quality audits.
• Proven experience working in operational or technical roles within major or medium-sized IOCs.
• Demonstrable experience in technical assurance, standards development and construction quality improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication and professional mentorship capabilities.