- Plan, allocate and supervise daily work for ducting crews (fabricators, installers, insulators and helpers) and subcontractor teams.
- Supervise the installation of GI, stainless steel, aluminium, pre-insulated and flexible ductwork, including supports, dampers, louvers, grilles and diffusers.
- Ensure all work follows approved shop drawings, IFC drawings, material submittals and method statements.
- Coordinate with piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil and fire-protection disciplines to resolve clashes and interface issues.
- Monitor progress against the construction schedule and report daily and weekly progress, manpower and productivity.
- Verify materials on receipt against approved submittals and reject non-conforming items.
- Ensure ductwork fabrication and installation comply with SMACNA, client specifications and project quality requirements.
- Coordinate and witness inspections with QA/QC, client and third-party inspectors, and close out punch-list items and NCRs.
- Supervise duct leakage testing and support air balancing, testing and commissioning activities.
- Enforce site HSE rules, the permit-to-work system, and hot work, confined space, work-at-height and lifting requirements.
- Report incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions immediately and participate in investigations.
- Prepare material take-offs and requisitions, and monitor stock, tools and equipment on site.
- Control wastage, rework and idle time, and track man-hours against budget.
- Support measurement of completed work for progress billing and variation documentation.
- Lead, train and mentor foremen, charge hands and skilled workers.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports and look-ahead schedules.
- Support project closeout, including as-built drawings, test certificates and handover documentation.
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent trade qualification with strong experience).
- 5 - 8 years of HVAC ductwork experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Minimum 3 years on oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery or similar industrial projects (offshore/onshore) is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of duct fabrication, installation, sealing, insulation and testing methods.
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic project environment.
- Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
- Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
- Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
- Willingness to work on-site at various ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi.
- Flexibility to work in shifts and extended hours as project demands require.