Head of Construction (Topside)

Head of Construction

Indonesia

Job Description

Job title: Head of Construction (Topside) Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Job reference #: 34114 Contract type: International (expatriate) assignment. Fixed-term 24 months, 6/2 rotation Language requirements: Fluent in English.

At Eni, we are looking for a Head of Construction to join Searah Muara Bakau B.V. in Jakarta, Indonesia.

You will be responsible for leading the safe, timely and cost-effective execution of topside construction activities for offshore developments, including FPSOs, fixed platforms and offshore modules. You will oversee fabrication, integration, mechanical completion and handover activities, ensuring construction delivery aligns with project objectives, quality requirements and HSE standards.

Your employment contract will be managed by Eni International Resources Ltd (EIRL).

Main responsibilities

• Construction Leadership & Strategy
• Lead the overall execution of topside construction activities across the project.
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies and delivery plans.
• Ensure construction activities are aligned with project schedules, budgets and milestones.
• Provide construction input during engineering and design phases to optimise constructability.
• Drive continuous improvement in construction processes and delivery performance.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Champion a strong safety culture and promote a zero-incident mindset.
• Ensure compliance with company, project and regulatory HSE requirements.
• Monitor construction safety performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Promote safe working practices across all construction locations and contractor organisations.
• Fabrication Yard & Construction Management
• Manage fabrication yard activities and construction contractors.
• Oversee structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation installation works.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure delivery against agreed schedules.
• Ensure construction activities meet project quality requirements and technical specifications.
• Support the planning and execution of heavy lifting, load-out and integration activities.
• Contractor & Stakeholder Management
• Lead relationships with construction contractors, subcontractors and key suppliers.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, commissioning and project teams.
• Facilitate effective communication between project stakeholders and construction personnel.
• Resolve construction issues and support timely decision-making.
• Quality Assurance & Risk Management
• Ensure construction works comply with project procedures, standards and industry best practices.
• Identify construction risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Support audits, inspections and quality reviews.
• Drive closure of non-conformances and construction punch-list items.
• Mechanical Completion & Handover
• Oversee system completion and mechanical completion activities.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning readiness.
• Ensure efficient turnover of completed systems to the commissioning team.
• Monitor punch-list closure and handover documentation requirements.
• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor and develop the construction team.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance working environment.
• Promote effective planning, communication and accountability across the team.
• Support recruitment, succession planning and capability development initiatives.

Skills and experience required:

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications are advantageous.

Experience

• Significant experience in offshore oil & gas construction projects.

• Proven experience in a senior construction leadership role.

• Experience with FPSO, offshore platform or major topside developments.

• Strong contractor and fabrication yard management experience.

• Technical Skills

• Construction planning and execution.

• Fabrication and offshore installation activities.

• Mechanical completion and system handover.

• HSE leadership and risk management.

• Project scheduling and progress monitoring.

• Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capability.

• Results-driven with a strong focus on safety and quality.

• Working Conditions

• Based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

• Frequent visits to fabrication yards and contractor facilities.

• Periodic offshore travel to monitor construction progress and support HSE compliance.

• International business travel may be required.

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Job Info

Job Identification 34114

Posting Date 10/29/2026, 06:58 AM

Locations

Pondok Indah Office Tower, JAKARTA, ID

Apply Before 11/29/2026, 06:00 PM

Job Function CONSTRUCTION & COMMISSIONING