Senior I&C Construction Manager

Company Overview

Avanceon Automation & Control is Qatar's leading automation and control solutions provider, delivering cutting edge projects across Oil & Gas, Utilities, and Industrial sectors. We pride ourselves on technical excellence, innovative solutions, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and with measurable commercial outcomes.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced I&C construction Lead to oversee all Instrumentation, Control, Automation, containment and Cabling installation activities across multiple project sites. This is a field-focused role responsible for supervising site teams, managing subcontractors, ensuring timely execution, and maintaining safety, quality, and budget compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all I&C installation work on-site across multiple projects.
• Lead site supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure work is executed according to project schedules, plans, and design specifications.
• Prepare daily progress reports, monitor work execution, and report constraints, risks, and delays to Project Managers.
• Monitor material usage on site, raise material demands, and ensure timely availability of resources.
• Conduct site surveys and provide accurate field information to the design and engineering teams.
• Ensure alignment between design documents and on-site conditions to avoid rework and delays.
• Develop work execution plans, manpower schedules, and task allocation for site teams.
• Monitor project budgets and assist in controlling costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Enforce strict compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations, conduct safety audits and toolbox talks.
• Ensure quality of installation work, testing, and commissioning activities, following project and company standards.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and problem-solving support to site teams and subcontractors.
• Facilitate coordination between on-site teams, design, procurement, and engineering departments to resolve field-related issues.
• Review and verify site reports, as-built documentation, and handover packages.
• Evaluate subcontractor performance and enforce accountability for deliverables.
• Ensure approvals of inspections of works performed through RFI's

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 12-14 years of field experience in I&C installation and supervision in industrial, Infrastructure, construction projects.
• Proven experience leading site teams and managing subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, automation systems, cabling, and on-site installation standards.
• Excellent site reporting, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of HSE, quality control, and field risk management practices.
• Ability to conduct site surveys, interpret drawings, and communicate requirements effectively to design teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.

Preferred

• Experience with projects under local Qatari authorities and organizations, including:
  • Ashghal (Public Works Authority) - Drainage & Water Projects
  • Qatar Foundation - Utilities & Construction Projects
  • Kahramaa - Electrical & Water Infrastructure Projects
  • Experience with other local authorities such as MME (Ministry of Municipality & Environment), Qatar Rail, or Lusail Development is an advantage.
• Qatar Resident visa and driving license is preferred.