Construction Manager

Wood is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support a major offshore energy project in Angola. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing construction planning, execution readiness, contractor coordination, logistics management, and project delivery activities.

The successful candidate will provide leadership throughout the construction lifecycle, ensuring safe, efficient, and successful execution while maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction planning and execution activities for assigned project scope.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with project specifications, safety requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate and manage construction contractors, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Support installation, commissioning, and project completion activities.
• Monitor construction progress and provide regular status updates to project leadership.
• Drive construction readiness activities, including logistics planning and resource coordination.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Review designs and work packages to ensure constructability and efficient execution.
• Identify and manage construction risks, opportunities, and change requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in construction management within oil & gas, energy, industrial, or major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Strong background in offshore and/or brownfield project execution.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and construction activities in complex project environments.
• Experience delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Previous international project experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma, Trade Qualification, Engineering Degree, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Additional qualifications in Construction Management or Project Management are advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Effective planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and fast-paced project environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile offshore energy project while working with an experienced international team. The position offers exposure to complex construction challenges and the chance to contribute to the successful delivery of a strategically important project in Angola.