Civil Field Manager

Job Title	Civil Field Manager	Work Schedule	Equal Rotation
Department	Civils	Work Location	Site – Rmelan, north-east Syria
Reports to	Civil Manager or designee	Start Date	To be confirmed
Subordinates	Civils Field Engineer, Local Civils Department Employees	Application Deadline	August 3, 2026
Contract Type	Permanent	Other details	Three months’ probation

About Us:

HKN Syria Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Syrian Arab Republic. HKN Syria operates the Suwaydiya, Rmeilan, Alyan, Karatchuk, Sazaba, Laylak, Hamzeh, and Oudeh fields and is comprised of 1,189 km². The fields share an Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir system, with the fractured "Massive" limestone as the principal producing horizon, with more than 2,100 wells mapped across the concession.

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 Civil Field Manager is responsible for overall management and implementation of Civil Maintenance and Construction works for the rehabilitation and development of HKN Oil Fields, located in north-east Syria.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Performance Expectations:

·         Management of civil works to ensure compliance with construction drawings and specifications, including but not limited to concreting, earthworks, roadworks, underground services and fencing

·         Management of civils maintenance works – roads, buildings, equipment etc.

·         Implement Company’s HSE programme and ensure civil works are performed in accordance with international HSE standards.

·         Review and approve method statements, ITPs, schedule, material submittals etc.

·         Apply international building and construction standards to the project.

·         Apply international techniques and applications.

·         Monitor progress and ensure necessary information flow between disciplines to meet project milestones.

·         Coordinate with the Civils design team to ensure timely resolution of site queries and clarifications.

·         Provide daily/weekly reports to management.

·         Develop field training program for nationals in civil construction methodology.

·         Competency (Knowledge & Skills) Required:

·         Proven civils construction management experience.

·         Strong understanding of international building and construction standards and codes.

·         Good mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment for civil works

·         Ability to perform cost analysis and develop program budgets.

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills – ability to interpret construction documents and communicate requirements to others.

·         Project scheduling using MS Projects or Primavera

·         Tender technical and commercial evaluation.

·         Understanding of materials testing and evaluation.

·         Contract negotiations and budget updates.

·         Understanding 3D surveying, data acquisition and testing systems.

·         Understanding of the latest innovations in civil equipment and products.

·         Best Management Practices with regard to the environment.

·         Ensure work is performed safely for the civil team, community and end users.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Qualifications Expected / Required:

·         Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Engineering, Construction Management or related Sciences. Alternative qualification(s) plus proven relevant experience may be considered in lieu of BSc.

·         Advanced training in Construction Quality Control and Safety

·         Computer literate – proficient in the use of software such as MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat etc.

·         Skilled in scheduling and estimating software.

·         Fluent in English

Experience Expected / Required:

·         Minimum 10 years of Civil Construction management and implementation in the energy sector.

·         Managed construction work that exceeds $10M (USD) in value.

·         Managed civils construction works for multiple phases of ONG projects.

·         Experience of managing civils construction projects in the Middle East. Previous experience in Syria is a plus. 

Other Relevant Competency Requirements:

·         The Civils Field Manager is responsible for day-to-day management of all civil field activities including HSE, quality control and schedule control. 

·         The Civils field team reports directly to the Civils Field Manager