Construction Engineer

A leading international energy and industrial project developer is expanding its project delivery team and is seeking a Construction Manager to support a large-scale greenfield development project. (LNG)

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture across the project site, ensuring safe work practices among contractors and project personnel.
• Support construction planning activities and provide input to overall project execution strategies.
• Ensure constructability reviews and site execution plans are effectively developed and implemented.
• Review contractor work plans, procedures, and procurement packages to ensure alignment with project requirements and execution objectives.
• Participate in project reviews, audits, readiness assessments, and verification activities as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of construction management processes, planning systems, and execution tools.
• Lead by example in demonstrating strong leadership, collaboration, and safety behaviors.
• Provide construction expertise and field execution support throughout project phases.
• Maintain regular communication with project stakeholders regarding progress, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence, and execution quality, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate daily activities with construction leads, supervisors, and discipline teams.
• Track engineering deliverables, equipment status, material availability, and construction readiness.
• Support quality assurance requirements and ensure compliance with approved execution plans.
• Oversee contractor compliance with site procedures, project standards, and contractual obligations.
• Support punch list management, turnover readiness, and project closeout activities.
• Maintain effective coordination with subcontractors and site stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Capture and apply lessons learned to improve future project delivery performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience within industrial projects, construction, or manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience in Construction Management, Site Management, Field Engineering, or Project Execution roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience overseeing contractor activities, construction planning, and field execution.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and safe work practices.
• Willingness to work in international project environments and overseas assignments when required.

*Only local Korean will be considered for this role. 

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