Construction Manager Mechanical

FARZAND ALI

Senior Mechanical Construction Manager Tender Consultant Oil & Gas EPC Expert

Oman: +968-****-**** Pakistan: +92-333-***-****

Email: *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Strategic and results-oriented Mechanical Construction Manager & Tender Consultant with over 15 years of international experience in delivering complex EPC and oilfield projects across Oman, UAE, Qatar, and Pakistan. Currently working with Najed Al Ahliya as a Tender Consultant, leading high-value bid submissions for upstream mechanical construction and maintenance services.

Proven expertise in mechanical execution, oil & gas flowline construction, plant maintenance, bid strategy, stakeholder management, and risk control. Recognized for leading large multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring technical compliance, and delivering projects within budget and schedule in high-pressure environments.

Core Competencies

Mechanical Construction & Oilfield Development

Tender Management & Proposal Preparation

EPC Projects (Flowlines, Pipelines, Manifold Stations)

Project & Site Management (Greenfield & Brownfield)

Business Development & Contract Strategy

HSSE, QA/QC, Technical Integrity Compliance

SAP PM, AutoCAD, MS Project, Office 365

Manpower, Equipment & Resource Planning

Cost Estimation, Budgeting & Billing

Client Liaison & Stakeholder Communication

Professional Experience

Tender Consultant

Najed Al Ahliya – Muscat,Oman

Mar 2024 – Present

Responsibilities:

Lead tendering and proposal strategy for mechanical construction and maintenance contracts in upstream oil & gas projects.

Review RFQs and RFPs, prepare BOQs, cost estimations, technical submittals, and commercial offers.

Liaise with engineering, procurement, HSE, QA/QC, and commercial teams to gather accurate project inputs.

Perform market analysis, risk assessment, and pricing strategies to ensure competitive submissions.

Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and technical clarifications with clients (PDO, OXY, Daleel).

Maintain comprehensive records of bid performance, pricing trends, and client feedback for continuous improvement.

Sr. Project Manager

Safah & Wadi Latham Oilfield Construction – Najed Al Ahliya, Oman

Nov 2020 – Mar 2024

Client: Occidental of Oman (OXY)

Responsibilities:

Directed full-scale field execution of oilfield infrastructure including flowlines, manifolds, and surface facilities.

Managed engineering teams, construction crews, subcontractors, and client coordination across multiple packages.

Developed detailed schedules, procurement plans, and quality control documentation aligned with OXY requirements.

Maintained strict HSE oversight, delivered toolbox talks, and ensured zero LTI performance.

Approved change orders, tracked progress vs. milestones, and ensured alignment with project KPIs and budget.

Received client recognition for exceeding quality and delivery targets.

Project Manager

Mukhaizna Oilfield Services – TOCO (Interserve), Oman

Jun 2017 – Nov 2020

Client: Occidental of Oman (OXY)

Responsibilities:

Led complete execution and management of greenfield and brownfield mechanical construction works, including new flowline installation, existing line rerouting, wellhead tie-ins, manifold station setups, and equipment erection across multiple locations in the Mukhaizna oilfield.

Directed a large, multi-disciplinary workforce including engineers, HSE officers, QA/QC inspectors, welders, riggers, pipefitters, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project delivery under tight schedules and extreme field conditions.

Developed and implemented detailed project execution plans, resource allocation matrices, and work sequencing strategies to optimize labor efficiency and ensure alignment with OXY’s project milestones.

Reviewed and approved construction drawings, shop drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and red-line markups, providing technical clarification and resolving on-site engineering issues.

Managed end-to-end piping fabrication and erection, including welding (GTAW/SMAW), hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, NDT inspections, and coating—ensuring adherence to API, ASME, and client standards.

Supervised shutdown activities including hot tapping, tie-ins, utility interconnections, and live-line welding, maintaining safety and coordination with OXY’s operational teams.

Controlled material procurement, inspection, inventory tracking, and MTC/MRR validation through tight coordination with the logistics and procurement departments.

Ensured rigorous compliance with OXY’s HSE policies, PTW system, lifting plans, confined space entry protocols, and LOTO procedures, leading to a zero-incident safety culture.

Oversaw quality assurance activities by implementing robust inspection and test plans (ITPs), weld maps, pressure test packs, NCR management, and final dossier submission.

Coordinated and led daily progress meetings, risk assessments, pre-job briefings, and interface management reviews with client engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Monitored subcontractor deliverables, manpower deployment, and progress tracking using Primavera/MS Project, ensuring alignment with baseline schedules and productivity targets.

Played a pivotal role in the commissioning preparation, including mechanical completion checks, pre-commissioning flushing/blowing, and resolution of punch points for handover.

Managed invoicing, variation orders, and cost control reports, ensuring profitability while delivering quality work in a competitive contractual environment.

Key Achievements:

Successfully delivered over 60+ flowline packages and multiple well hook-ups, maintaining a 98% on-time completion rate across six years.

Achieved 2.5+ million safe man-hours without any LTI during the execution period.

Developed and enforced a digital reporting and inspection workflow system, improving field-to-office coordination and document traceability.

Earned formal recognition from OXY’s Asset & HSE teams for maintaining excellence in safety and operational execution standards.

Project Manager

Far West Gas Compression Station – TOCO (Interserve), Oman

Feb 2016 – June 2017

Client: JORD / OXY

Responsibilities:

Delivered full-scope mechanical construction of gas compression systems including skid-mounted compressors, process vessels, interconnecting pipework, and modular equipment packages.

Coordinated with international vendors (including JORD and OEMs) for the safe handling, positioning, and alignment of high-pressure gas compressors and rotating equipment.

Directed daily construction activities involving structural steel erection, piping fabrication, hydrotesting, painting, and insulation.

Liaised with client engineers and third-party inspectors to ensure milestone approvals, inspection test plans (ITPs), and punch point clearance were met on time.

Led commissioning support including loop checks, pre-startup safety reviews, and system handover documentation.

Maintained exceptional HSE performance, with zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI) throughout the entire duration of the project.

Oversaw procurement tracking, manpower planning, and look-ahead scheduling to meet aggressive project deadlines and reduce site idle time.

Worked closely with QA/QC teams to ensure compliance with ASME, API, and client specifications, and prepared red-line markups for as-built documentation.

Facilitated internal and external audits and implemented continuous improvement measures in site execution practices.

Project Manager

Muscat–Sohar Products Pipeline (MSPP) – TOCO (Interserve), Oman

Aug 2014 – Feb 2016

Client: ORPIC Consultant: Tebodin

Responsibilities:

Managed end-to-end execution of the multi-product, high-pressure transmission pipeline between Muscat and Sohar, including station works, tie-ins, and civil interfaces.

Oversaw construction of both underground and aboveground pipeline sections, pump stations, valve pits, scraper stations, and block valve installations.

Supervised cross-functional teams for mechanical works, piping fabrication, NDT activities, and hydrostatic testing across multiple pipeline segments.

Controlled alignment works, trenching, welding (SMAW/GTAW), coating, lowering-in, backfilling, and reinstatement across mountainous, urban, and desert terrain.

Coordinated critical shutdown and tie-in works with ORPIC operations teams, ensuring minimal disruption to live pipeline systems.

Directed road crossings, HDD operations, and third-party utility interface management, obtaining necessary permits from local municipalities and the Ministry of Transport.

Implemented rigorous HSE systems, conducted daily toolbox talks, job hazard analyses (JHA), and monitored permit-to-work compliance to ensure a zero LTI environment.

Developed and maintained project KPIs, look-ahead schedules, and manpower/resource forecasts, aligning with Tebodin’s baseline project plan.

Managed project documentation, including method statements, ITPs, progress reports, as-built drawings, and commissioning dossiers.

Interfaced regularly with the client, consultant, and subcontractors for progress updates, inspection walkthroughs, and milestone certification.

Prepared and validated progress billing, change orders, contractual claims, and cost impact assessments.

Led QA/QC team in controlling weld quality, material traceability, hydrotest packages, and commissioning procedures.

Sr. Construction Manager

Barzan Onshore Gas Project – Descon Engineering, Qatar

May 2012 – Aug 2014

Client: RasGas EPC Contractor: JGC

Responsibilities:

Directed and oversaw the execution of multiple construction packages within the Barzan Onshore Gas Processing Facility, including process units, modular skids, structural steelworks, interconnecting piping, and utility systems for condensate recovery, sulfur removal, and gas dehydration.

Managed a project team exceeding 500 personnel, including mechanical engineers, planning coordinators, field supervisors, safety officers, and QA/QC inspectors, ensuring all phases of construction adhered to RasGas and JGC’s engineering specifications and safety protocols.

Played a leading role in constructability reviews, value engineering workshops, and field engineering support, identifying risks and optimizing installation sequences to reduce rework and downtime.

Supervised the fabrication and erection of large-bore and small-bore piping systems, ASME pressure vessels, modular racks, and compressor stations with full traceability of welding, NDT, hydrotesting, and insulation.

Reviewed and enforced the application of project quality plans (PQP), ITPs, method statements, lifting plans, and risk assessments across all worksites, ensuring conformance with ISO 9001, ASME Sec IX, AWS D1.1, and other applicable codes.

Ensured successful coordination between subcontractors, vendors, OEMs, RasGas engineering teams, and JGC project managers, fostering seamless communication, technical alignment, and issue resolution.

Led the execution of critical path activities including tie-in connections, utility hook-ups, pressure safety valve installations, and large-diameter manifold systems under highly compressed timelines.

Facilitated interface meetings with civil, electrical, and instrumentation departments, enabling smooth cross-disciplinary coordination and schedule adherence.

Monitored productivity rates, site progress, and earned value metrics; initiated recovery plans for any schedule deviations or material bottlenecks using advanced planning tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Managed material reconciliation, equipment readiness reports, and daily/weekly/monthly progress dashboards, submitted to JGC and RasGas for project control reviews.

Administered subcontractor performance evaluations, resolved site disputes, and enforced compliance with contractual terms, scope of work boundaries, and change control procedures.

Supported pre-commissioning and mechanical completion activities, including punch list management, flushing, hydrotesting, reinstatement, and final system walkdowns for commissioning handover.

Championed a zero-tolerance safety culture, ensuring strict compliance with RasGas’ HSSE policies, conducting behavioral safety observations (BSO), job safety analysis (JSA), emergency response drills, and root cause analyses for near-miss investigations.

Construction Manager

Shah Gas Development – Descon Engineering, UAE

July 2011 – April 2012

Client: Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company Contractor: SAIPEM

Responsibilities:

Supervised piping, mechanical erection, shutdowns, and tie-in works during gas plant upgrades.

Interfaced with SAIPEM for daily reporting, test pack completion, and punch clearance.

Construction Manager

ELIXIER Nitrogen Generation Plant (Mirfa-1) – Descon Engineering, UAE

July 2009 – July 2011

Client: ELIXIER Contractor: LINDE

Responsibilities:

Managed and executed key scopes of work for mechanical and piping construction, mechanical erection, and shutdown activities within one of the most technically complex and high-safety gas processing facilities in the UAE.

Led mechanical teams in executing piping fabrication, spool installation, equipment erection, and process tie-ins under live-plant and brownfield conditions, maintaining strict HSE controls.

Oversaw the installation of high-pressure pipelines, corrosion-resistant alloys (CRA), and cladded piping systems, ensuring compliance with ASME, API, and ADNOC specifications.

Planned and supervised turnaround and shutdown works, including vessel entry, flange management, hot works, valve replacements, and process reconnections during limited downtime windows.

Coordinated closely with SAIPEM engineers, construction leads, and ADNOC representatives for execution schedules, method statements, construction change notifications (CCNs), and site instructions.

Supervised the erection of static and rotating equipment such as compressors, exchangers, pressure vessels, and pumps, aligning them within precise tolerances using advanced laser alignment tools.

Directed teams responsible for hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, chemical cleaning, and mechanical flushing, maintaining full documentation and client approvals.

Ensured that all works adhered to project-specific Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), QA/QC checklists, and that red-line markups were submitted and verified for as-built documentation.

Managed the development and closure of test packs including final weld maps, NDT clearance, material traceability, pressure test records, and reinstatement reports.

Conducted site surveillance, internal audits, and safety walks; led toolbox talks, pre-job safety briefings, and risk assessments, building a culture of zero harm and high operational awareness.

Controlled day-to-day site logistics, including heavy equipment mobilization, rigging plans, crane scheduling, and lifting operations involving critical equipment and narrow-access areas.

Mentored field supervisors and junior engineers, ensuring knowledge transfer and performance alignment with project delivery goals.

Coordinated across disciplines (E&I, civil, instrumentation) to ensure multi-trade interface alignment, especially during piping routings, tray supports, and cable trench crossings.

Facilitated walk-downs with client and consultant teams, ensuring mechanical completion and progressing through system-wise handovers to the commissioning teams.

Site Engineer / Maintenance Supervisor

Rainee Canal & Jinnah Hydropower Projects – Descon Engineering, Pakistan

Aug 2008 – July 2009

Client: WAPDA

Responsibilities:

Oversaw heavy equipment maintenance, mechanical assembly, and workshop operations.

Conducted on-site inspections and coordinated with civil teams for equipment deployment.

Project Portfolio Summary

Project

Role

Location

Najed Al Ahliya

Tender Consultant

Oman

Safah & Wadi Latham Oilfield Construction

Sr. Project Manager

Oman

Mukhaizna Oilfield Services

Project Manager

Oman

Far West Gas Compression Station

Project Manager

Oman

Muscat–Sohar Products Pipeline (MSPP)

Project Manager

Oman

Barzan Onshore Gas Project

Sr. Construction Manager

Qatar

Shah Gas Development

Construction Manager

UAE

ELIXIER Nitrogen Generation Plant

Construction Manager

UAE

Rainee Canal & Jinnah Hydropower Projects

Site Engineer

Pakistan

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