Bangalore Career Fair - 21st & 22nd Nov - Construction Lead/ Engineer

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Construction Lead/ Engineer with 5-15 years of relevant experience to join our Global Projects team. This position supports the successful execution of major capital projects by providing field leadership and execution oversight for construction activities.

The Construction Lead/ Engineer reports directly to the Construction Managerand serves as a key member of the site leadership team. The role is responsible for coordinating contractors, monitoring execution performance, driving safety and quality compliance, and ensuring fabrication activities are completed in accordance with project requirements, schedules, and budget objectives.

The role will start in the ExxonMobil Bangalore office supporting a portfolio of projects and global construction program initiatives however, the candidate must be willing to relocate to one of multiple potential (remote) project sites across North America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, or other international locations, supporting site construction teams through project execution and delivery.

Fabrication Manager Primary Job Functions

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe work practices are consistently demonstrated by project team members, contractors, and subcontractors
• Support implementation of project execution strategies and construction fundamentals
• Monitor field execution activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and productivity objectives

1. During FEED

• Participate in constructability reviews and provide practical input on construction execution methodologies and sequencing. Support development of preliminary execution strategies, site logistics plans, work packaging approaches, and project schedules
• Review engineering deliverables and identify opportunities to improve constructability, fabrication efficiency, or field productivity
• Assist in identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies

2. During Tender

• Support development of construction scopes of work
• Participate in technical evaluations of contractor & construction proposals
• Review contractor plans, schedules, staffing strategies, & productivity assumptions
• Provide field execution expertise to support contractor selection and project planning

3. During Execution

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of assigned construction scopes or activities
• Use data driven KPIs to monitor progress against schedule and support recovery planning when required
• Monitor work front management to ensure sustainable construction can be achieved based on workfronts and path of construction sequencing
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with approved procedures, engineering requirements, project specifications, and quality standards
• Drive resolution of field issues, technical queries, and fabrication constraints
• Support implementation of site safety programs, work permitting systems, and hazard mitigation initiatives
• Verify contractor staffing, supervision, equipment, and productivity to meet requirements
• Actively monitor the Mechanical Completion handover status to ensure timely handover per the mechanical completion skyline
• Facilitate communication between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations personnel
• Participate in planning meetings, progress reviews, and site coordination activities
• Monitor and report execution status, key risks, emerging issues, and mitigation actions to site leadership
• Ensure lessons learned and best practices are captured and shared across the organization
• Support site inspections, audits, and performance reviews

Job Requirements

Technical Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, and/or 5-15 years of relevant industrial experience
• Demonstrated experience executing major capital projects in the field
• Strong planning and forecasting skills using data driven metrics and Key Performance and work front management tools to drive flawless execution
• Strong understanding of construction work processes, field execution, productivity measurement, and contractor management
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary activities, including, civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation scopes
• Working knowledge of project controls, scheduling, construction planning, and risk management processes
• Familiarity with mechanical completion, commissioning support, and project turnover requirements

Behavioral Skills

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Strong mentorship skills in developing young career professionals
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to perform in fast-paced and dynamic project environments
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and excellence in execution
• Geographically mobile and willing to travel locally/ globally as project needs require

Preferred Knowledge/ Skills/Experience

• Experience leading construction work fronts on large capital projects
• Demonstrated success managing contractor performance and driving improvements
• Experience working in US and international field construction sites
• Strong understanding of construction planning, work packaging, site logistics, and execution management
• Knowledge of commissioning, startup, and project handover processes
• Proven ability to deliver work safely, on schedule, and within budget

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