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.

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

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.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.