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Job Summary

Job Title:
Construction Manager
Employer:
McDermott
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Engineering Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 12 November 2025

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About the Organisation

Construction Manager job at McDermott | Apply Now

Bulisa, Uganda

McDermott International Ltd is a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) services for the energy industry. With a history spanning over a century, McDermott has built a reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for complex offshore and onshore projects. The company's expertise covers a wide range of services, including oil and gas exploration, refining, petrochemical production, and renewable energy projects.

McDermott operates with a commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, ensuring that all projects meet the highest standards. The company leverages advanced technologies and a highly skilled workforce to execute projects efficiently and effectively. McDermott's global presence, with operations in key energy markets around the world, enables it to support clients with localized expertise and resources.

Through strategic partnerships and a focus on continuous improvement, McDermott drives value for its clients while contributing to the advancement of the energy sector. The company's robust portfolio includes numerous landmark projects that showcase its capability to handle large-scale, complex engineering challenges. McDermott's dedication to innovation and excellence positions it as a trusted partner in the evolving landscape of global energy.

Are you looking for Engineering jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Construction Manager job at McDermott

Full Time

Deadline: 

12 Nov 2025

Job Title

Construction Manager job at McDermott

McDermott

Job Description

Job Title:   Construction Manager

Organisation: McDermott

Duty Station: Buliisa, Uganda

Job Summary: 

The Senior Manager Construction (OnsCon) is tasked with the development of departmental plans, including business, production, and/or organizational priorities. The role requires multi-disciplinary expertise and the ability to understand the industry to achieve financial and operational objectives. The Senior Manager Construction (OnsCon) manages multiple related teams, sets their organizational priorities, and allocates the appropriate resources. They must be able to identify and resolve a range of complex technical, operational, and organizational problems. The Senior Manager Construction (OnsCon) directly impacts business results by supporting and function-specific projects, products, services, and/or technologies, and developing policies and plans.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

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How to Apply

  • Lead the team to deliver a successful project

  • Responsible for execution of the construction plan at the job site including all construction activities and changes to the plan as required and to meet schedule and cost goals of the project

  • Responsible for formulating a competent construction execution plan

  • Responsible for safety, quality, client interface, construction operations, cost, and schedule, which includes the major risk component – labor productivity

  • Takes the lead as front-line business manager

  • Actively participate in the development of a construction HSSE culture that makes safety and environmental awareness a natural part of the job

  • Implement the Mobilization

  • Provide constructability input during design

  • Develop a construction organizational plan commensurate with the requirements of the Project Documents and sells the Project Execution Plan to Management

  • Visit sites for pending projects and evaluate site conditions and extraordinary requirements

  • Ensure each direct report has a full understanding of the Project Execution Plan and other information pertinent to construction execution,

  • Accountable for the functional direction, coordination, and performance of all on-site construction operations and support departments including field management, quality, safety, material management, procurement, construction engineering, human resources, business services, industrial relations, and facility turnover

  • Maintain plan alignment by continuously assessing the evolving project and updating the Plan, and communicating and reinforcing construction requirements within the project team

  • Coordinate and interface with others as required to execute the construction plan and assure that labor, equipment, and materials are available to support the construction effort

  • Assure that construction work is performed within the budget and schedule constraints of the project

  • Assure accuracy of field estimates and schedules

  • Resolve problems Assures construction procedures are implemented

  • Control change/scope creep, ensuring that all scope changes are quickly and properly documented, and that change orders are approved prior to the performance of work

  • Review the contractual commitments of contractors including cost, quality, and schedule and verify their field activities

  • Monitor and control cost, schedule, progress, and productivity including analyzing deviations and taking action to correct negative trends

  • Analyze site business interruption risks

  • Advise management of developments that could affect project profit, schedule, costs, client relations, and interdepartmental or inter-divisional relations

  • Provide the approval and implementation of the Construction Quality Management Plan

  • Develop the project schedule with the project team

  • Approve and release to the appropriate personnel, change orders resulting from requests for extra work by the client or in-house requests, whenever such work is not included in the original contracted budget and scope of work

  • Maintain a chronological record of the project history by having the minutes of meetings and telephone conversations written

  • Confirm in writing all significant instructions given to the project team or received from Client

  • Manage weekly project status and safety meetings

  • Develop an atmosphere of open and honest communication between MDR and Owner, with the goal of excellence in customer relationships

  • Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures

  • Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures

  • Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams

Construction Manager job at McDermott

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  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent on-the-job experience

  • Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in industrial construction projects with knowledge of Construction Planning

  • Prior experience on a construction site, involved with work planning activities including a high level of knowledge and experience with the implementation of detailed work planning processes and procedures

  • Knowledge of AWP as a project management methodology and familiarity with all phases of a project lifecycle

  • Strong communication and presentation skills, ability to convey complex concepts

  • Advanced MS Office skills, specifically with Excel and Access

  • Implementation and Management of MDR procedures and standards

  • Experience in leadership positions and ability to influence others at a professional level

  • Advanced understanding of construction sequencing and construction techniques

  • Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot, and resolve issues

  • Energetic with a positive and enthusiastic disposition, possessing a can-do attitude

  • Respected for uncompromising integrity, work ethic, and professionalism

  • Understand organizational structures for all roles that coincide with WorkFace Planning

  • Should clearly understand contract requirements


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