Job Title: Construction Turnover Coordinator
Location: Qatar (Site-Based)
Contract Duration: 1-Year Contract
Schedule: Full-time, Site-Based Assignment
Industry: Petrochemical / Energy
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a highly experienced Construction Turnover Coordinator to support a major project in Qatar. This role is pivotal in managing the pre-commissioning phase, ensuring a seamless transition from construction to commissioning and ultimately to operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing pre-commissioning processes within a high-risk, safety-critical environment such as petrochemical or large-scale industrial projects.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Leadership
- Drive a zero-incident safety culture for personnel, vehicles, and property.
- Ensure adherence to the company's Tenets of Operation and safety policies.
- Support the enforcement of alertness management, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), and Permit to Work (PTW) procedures.
- Oversee SIMOPS compliance and ensure safe field communication practices.
- Provide strong leadership during plant pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases.
Execution & Coordination
- Coordinate directly with contractors to ensure pre-commissioning plans, documentation, and execution align with contract requirements and HSE standards.
- Review and provide feedback on contractor pre-commissioning and turnover plans.
- Monitor contractor tracking systems, punch list closure, and system readiness.
- Address and resolve contractor RFIs and ensure distribution to appropriate stakeholders.
- Manage turnover and handover processes from construction to commissioning.
- Ensure system integrity, readiness, and operational performance are met for acceptance.
Quality Assurance
- Align QA activities with pre-commissioning milestones and requirements.
- Resolve quality issues in coordination with QA teams.
- Review necessary Quality Verification Documentation (QVD) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) results.
Planning & Interface Management
- Participate in contractor planning, scheduling, and progress meetings.
- Monitor key milestones, deliverables, and interface plans to support the project schedule.
- Ensure construction completion supports commissioning sequence and startup system priority.
Teamwork & Culture
- Promote an inclusive and respectful work environment.
- Foster team collaboration across construction, commissioning, operations, and management groups.
- Demonstrate personal accountability and leadership in promoting company values.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Candidates with strong operational/pre-commissioning experience will also be considered.
- Experience: Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in construction, pre-commissioning, and turnover coordination on large-scale industrial or petrochemical projects.
- HSE Knowledge: Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures applicable to high-risk environments.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, high-risk field setting.
- Problem Solving: Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to resolve complex on-site challenges efficiently.
If you are a driven professional with a track record of delivering safe and efficient pre-commissioning transitions, we invite you to apply for this opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project in the energy sector.