Construction Section Head - Civil
About the job
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
- A minimum of 15–20 years of experience in Oil & Gas or EPC construction projects is required.
- At least 5 years of experience in a senior supervisory or section-head role managing civil construction works is required.
- Proven experience working on ADNOC or major Gulf Cooperation Council Oil & Gas projects is required.
- The candidate must be able to manage large civil teams and subcontractors.
- The candidate must have strong knowledge of construction sequencing, site execution strategies, and productivity management.
- The candidate must have a thorough understanding of health, safety, and environment regulations, risk assessments, and Permit-to-Work systems.
- The candidate must be able to coordinate effectively, communicate clearly, solve problems, and work under pressure in fast-track project environments.
- Lead and manage all civil construction activities, including earthworks, foundations, concrete structures, underground services, paving, and infrastructure works.
- Ensure day-to-day operations are conducted in accordance with the daily construction plan and schedule.
- Coordinate with other project sections to achieve construction targets.
- Ensure required resources are available on time, identify problems, and resolve them.
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and health, safety, and environment regulations.
- Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, and work plans before execution.
- Coordinate with engineering, quality assurance/quality control, health, safety, and environment, planning, and procurement teams to ensure smooth workflow.
- Monitor construction progress against the schedule and implement corrective actions when required.
- Supervise and control subcontractors to ensure quality and productivity targets are achieved.
- Participate in construction meetings and provide technical solutions to site challenges.
- Ensure proper implementation of the Permit-to-Work system and maintain strict safety compliance in live plant environments.
- Review civil drawings and resolve technical discrepancies in coordination with the engineering team.
- Support project reporting, including manpower allocation, productivity tracking, and progress updates.
- Ensure all civil works meet quality standards and inspection requirements before handover.
- ADNOC approval or prior ADNOC leadership experience is advantageous.
About the company
Archirodon is an international engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor that manages large-scale infrastructure projects across more than 30 countries. It covers the full project lifecycle by engineering designs, sourcing materials, and executing construction for sectors such as industrial facilities, marine works, and transportation systems, all while prioritizing health, safety, and environmental respect. The company works through a client-centric approach, coordinating multiple teams and partners to meet stakeholders’ needs and deliver projects on time and to specification. Unlike some competitors, Archirodon emphasizes its global footprint, transparent communication, and a track record of reliable project delivery as core differentiators. Its primary goal is to successfully complete complex EPC projects for a diverse client base, contributing to economic growth and maintaining high standards of safety and environmental responsibility.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ADNOC awarded Archirodon a $489 million Bab onshore upgrade in November 2025.
- KNPC awarded Archirodon a $500 million Shuaiba port upgrade in November 2025.
- Archirodon keeps winning Gulf infrastructure, adding UAE and Kuwait work despite NEOM losses.
What critics are saying
- NEOM cancelled Archirodon's $483 million tunnel share on March 13, 2026.
- Albania's Durres port tender collapsed on March 12, 2026 after Archirodon withdrew.
- Headcount fell to 6,578 in March 2026, signaling weaker workload and margin pressure.
What makes Archirodon Group unique
- Archirodon dominates complex marine EPC, spanning ports, jetties, dredging, and pipeline works worldwide.
- Its 2026 project portfolio spans Marine, Governmental Infrastructure, Energy, Renewables, and Dredging.
- Archirodon executes mega-project consortia, pairing Greek delivery with Korean and Gulf clients.
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Neom cancels The Line tunnels contracts. The 170km-long linear city is being redesigned as data centres. Neom has cancelled the contracts related to the construction of the tunnel sections of The Line in north-west Saudi Arabia, T&TI's sister publication, MEED, reports. In a stock exchange announcement filed on March 13, South Korean contractor Hyundai E&C said that Neom cancelled its contract on December 29 last year. Hyundai E&C was executing the drill-and-blast section of The Line's tunnels in a joint venture with Greece's Archirodon and South Korean counterpart Samsung C&T. The firm said its share of the joint venture was about 35%, amounting to $483m. Neom awarded contracts for constructing the mountain tunnel sections of The Line in June 2022. The drill-and-blast works were split into four packages, with two contracting teams winning two packages each. The other joint-venture team comprised Spain's FCC, the local Shibh Al-Jazira Contracting Company (Sajco) and Beijing-based China State Construction Engineering Corporation. The tunnels formed part of the infrastructure backbone of Neom's 170km The Line development, launched in January 2021. What began as Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's defining symbol of a post-oil Saudi Arabia unravelled with quiet finality over roughly two years. By April 2024, planners were reportedly being forced to cut the initial phase to just 2.4km by 2030. By July last year, with the sovereign wealth fund facing tightening liquidity, the kingdom was reported to have conducted a "strategic review" to determine whether The Line was feasible - a process described as a "recalibration" of Vision 2030. Resources are now being directed to projects essential for the Fifa World Cup 2034, Expo 2030, and critical housing, healthcare and education targets. According to media reports, the government has pivoted towards repositioning what remains of Neom as an industrial and data centre hub, leveraging the Red Sea coastline's access to seawater cooling for AI infrastructure. This news article was first reported by T&TI's sister publication, MEED. Give your business an edge with its leading industry insights.