Construction Lead - HVAC
Location: Qatar Onshore
Contract Duration: 36 Months (with possibility of extension)
Work Schedule: 10 hours/day, 6 days/week (26 days/month)
Estimated Start Date: 01 January 2026
We are seeking a Construction Lead (HVAC) for a major onshore energy project. The role provides Hook-Up and Commissioning (HUC) oversight for HVAC activities and involves working closely with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
Job Purpose
- Provide HUC oversight and direction to the main contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Collaborate with facilities teams, EPC contractor engineers, and operations personnel.
- Cover EPC workshops, shop inspections, and factory testing as required.
Reporting & Relationships
- Reports to Head of Construction.
- Frequent contact with all project disciplines internally.
- Regular liaison with EPC contractors, associated vendors, and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Review critical documents and reports generated by contractors and attend workshops/review meetings.
- Analyse technical proposals, deviations, and new technologies for compliance with project standards and policies.
- Apply lessons learned and share with other EPC teams.
- Support the qualification of new suppliers not on the approved vendor list.
- Assess contractor manpower and provide recommendations to the project team.
- Support engineering teams to meet milestones, including procurement and required-on-site dates.
- Witness contractor scope of work and sign off test/check sheets as per project requirements.
- Verify progress reports for accuracy and participate in quality audits.
- Act as the HUC focal point offshore to ensure HVAC hook-up and commissioning compliance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences, Mechanical or relevant Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 8 years' experience in construction-related disciplines (installation, fabrication, hook-up, commissioning) within the Oil & Gas industry, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or oversight role.
- In-depth knowledge of HVAC design standards, specifications, codes, offshore facilities, and discipline construction and operations.
- Experience with HVAC commissioning, testing and balancing (TAB), fan and air handling unit performance testing, refrigeration system commissioning, and room integrity testing.
- Knowledge of Fluorinated Gas (F-gas) regulations.
- Familiarity with HVAC equipment brands such as AHI, Carrier, and Wozair.
- Experience in large-scale EPC contracts, offshore facilities, or heavy construction projects.
Technical and Business Skills
- Strong organisational, leadership, planning, coordination, and technical judgment skills.
- Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, high workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
- Problem-solving, risk analysis, and contingency planning skills.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong teamwork facilitation and client-focused mindset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and advanced computer literacy.
- Knowledge of global vendors and contractors.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Ensure all activities comply with company safety, health, and environmental standards.
- Support development of local employees and contribute to workforce knowledge transfer.
- Comply with relevant anti-trust, competition, and company policies.