SBC Mechanical Administrator Job at Wood in Abu Dhabi

The Wood SBC Mechanical Administrator job in Abu Dhabi supports mechanical subcontract activities at a project site. You will coordinate documentation, materials, permits, reporting, inspections, and communication with project stakeholders.

You need a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of experience in subcontract administration, contract management, or commercial work. Applications are submitted through Wood’s careers website and close on 2 November 2026.

What The Job Involves

Working within Subcontract Administration, you will support project execution in an oil and gas engineering and construction setting. The work combines mechanical construction records, material control, site documentation, reporting, and coordination across several parties.

You will interact with engineers, supervisors, contractors, and vendors while tracking progress at the project site. The scope also covers construction interfaces, subcontract packages, inspections, testing, commissioning schedules, and project close-out records.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical construction documents, drawings, specifications, and technical records.
• Coordinate activities with engineers, supervisors, contractors, and vendors.
• Track work progress and prepare project reports.
• Manage material receipts, inventory records, and equipment tracking.
• Assist with inspection, testing, and commissioning schedules.
• Support permit-to-work records, work packages, and handover documentation.
• Maintain requests for information, non-conformance reports, punch lists, and close-out records.
• Coordinate timesheets, manpower reports, and resource tracking.

Contract And Site Requirements

Wood requires knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions, ADNOC standards, and HSSE requirements. Site-based experience involving subcontractors and construction interfaces is also required.

You must be able to manage variations, claims, change orders, and subcontractor billing. The work also calls for handling multiple subcontract packages and tight deadlines while operating under pressure in challenging site conditions.

Skills Wood Is Looking For

The position combines technical understanding with commercial administration. Wood identifies the following skills for the role:

• Subcontract administration.
• Contract management and commercial interpretation.
• Knowledge of piping and mechanical construction activities.
• Understanding of procurement and project execution procedures.
• Documentation, reporting, and record keeping.
• Use of MS Office, ERP systems, and document control platforms.
• Communication and negotiation.
• Problem solving and risk identification.

Remuneration And Benefits

Wood describes the salary as a competitive remuneration package. The stated benefits are:

• Medical insurance.
• Group life and personal accident insurance.
• End of service gratuity.
• Employee share plan.
• Long service award.
• Continued professional development.

How to Apply

1. Review the education, experience, contract knowledge, and site requirements shown above.
2. Update your CV to clearly present your relevant subcontract, commercial, mechanical construction, and project documentation experience.
3. Use the official application button provided by GluJob below this article and confirm that the vacancy remains open.
4. Sign in or create an account on Wood’s careers website, complete the employer’s application form, and provide the requested information.

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Source: Wood

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