Construction Manager

About the Job

Job Title Construction Manager Work Schedule Equal Rotation (28*28) Department Projects & Engineering Work Location HKN Hamrin Block, Salahaldin, Republic of Iraq – any of HKN’s site Reports to Projects & Engineering Manager Start Date As soon as possible Subordinates Construction Supervisor(s) Application Deadline September 20, 2026 Contract Type Consultant Other details Three months’ probation About Us: HKN Hamrin Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Republic of Iraq. The Hamrin Block is comprised of 535 km2 and contains one producing field. The Hamrin field produces oil primarily from the Tertiary (Miocene) reservoirs — the Jeribe and Euphrates formations — with the Dhiban formation as a secondary reservoir. At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork. Position Summary: The Construction Manager is responsible for the overall management and delivery of facilities construction activities across HKN's brownfield and greenfield project scopes. The role provides leadership and direction to the Construction Supervisor(s) and construction contractors, ensuring that all construction works are executed safely, on schedule, within approved budgets, and in accordance with the quality and technical standards set for HKN's projects. Main Duties & Responsibilities: A. Performance Expectations: Overall accountability for Projects & Engineering Construction work being completed safely across all sites. Ensure construction contractors follow and/or meet all SOW, Specifications, Quality and Company standards across all active construction scopes. Own overall accountability for construction works being completed on time and within approved budgets, including cost control and forecasting. Plan, resource, and manage construction works across multiple sites/scopes to ensure they are executed efficiently and effectively, directing the work of Construction Supervisor(s). Report on overall project and construction programme performance to the Projects & Engineering Manager and senior management at regular intervals. Provide leadership, direction, and performance management to Construction Supervisor(s), supporting their development and ensuring consistent standards across sites. Manage the commercial and contractual performance of construction contractors, including scope, variations, and claims, in coordination with Contracts & Procurement. B. Competency (Knowledge & Skills) Required: Experience of heavy equipment operation, scaffolding, rigging, lifting operations, pipefitting, welding, hydrotesting, vessel and rotating equipment installation and other similar work activities. Experience with E&I equipment, electrical/instrument cables, process controls, emergency & shutdown systems, fire & gas systems, PLC, SACDA, interface requirements, specifications, codes & standards and test equipment. Able to read and interpret technical drawings/schedules such as: P&IDs, Isometrics, Plot Plans, SLD, instrument/electrical wiring diagrams, etc. Knowledge of HSE codes and standards and ability to implement them in order complete the above activities safely. Knowledge of various ASME, API and other code, standards and regulations Able to work effectively as part of a team but also to work on own initiative and taking a proactive approach. Ability to take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion. Able to work with several simultaneous activities, prioritising as necessary. Effective communicator, able to effectively liaise with internal project stakeholders, operations, construction contractor representatives, and the wider Projects & Engineering Team. Able to independently identify and manage change, including technical, schedule, and cost impacts, escalating to the Projects &