LEAD OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
Fa-Evft-Saasfaprod1 Nmdccareers · UAE
Responsible for several functions on an assigned project, May work on a number of projects at any one time. Co-ordinate and monitor activities during the project various execution phases, assist and lead the Construction Engineer in the assigned task he will report to the Offshore Construction Manager / Sr. Offshore Construction Manager
Start-Up Phase
- Assist OCM in preparing offshore project deliverables and attending project kick-off and strategy meetings
- Support development of offshore execution plans, construction schedules, and techno-commercial analyses, considering project milestones and barge availability
All Project Phases
- Assist OCM in preparing construction aids (load register), marine spread requirements, pipe coating scope, and monitor fabrication/pipe coating progress
- Review engineering documents, drawings, and analyses from a constructability perspective
- Support preparation of detailed scopes, schedules, and interface/bridging documents for offshore subcontracted works (excluding diving and NDT), and coordinate technical and commercial evaluations
- Act as focal point for subcontractor coordination when assigned, monitoring progress and performance
- Support issuance of Purchase Requisitions for offshore materials not covered by engineering and follow up with procurement on ordering and delivery
- Coordinate offshore scope activities with all internal departments
- Attend methods and constructability meetings and review installation procedures, anchor patterns, and drawings
- Assist in technical evaluation, expediting, receipt, and MRV approval of offshore materials
- Provide input to weekly and monthly reports and attend client meetings as required
- Support studies for changes in offshore execution plans, including preparation of bridging documents, micro-schedules, and method statements
- Liaise with third-party agencies and marine warranty surveyors on marine and construction matters
- Attend weekly progress meetings with VPOO/OCM and highlight issues and risks
- Ensure implementation of the project safety plan, company HSEMS, and quality standards
- Capture lessons learned and best practices and participate in quality audits and closeout actions
- Initiate offshore variation orders/claims, compile technical inputs, and support assignment of offshore durations
- Assist in reviewing subcontractor invoices and provide clarifications to finance
- Prepare and coordinate mobilization plans and support mobilization meetings with marine and field teams
Pre-Offshore Phase
- Prepare the Risk Assessment Register, attend RA meetings, and circulate consolidated comments to the client and internal stakeholders
- Prepare job cards for offshore hook-up works and develop detailed micro-schedules and manpower histograms for shutdown activities
- Prepare JUB specifications for hired marine spread in line with CHOD requirements
- Coordinate with OPE to ensure readiness and mobilization of all installation aids
- Ensure timely pre-installation/load-out activities and availability of latest approved offshore documentation onboard.
Offshore Execution Phase
- Assist in updating offshore schedules based on progress and resource availability and propose recovery measures for delays
- Support coordination of subcontractor mobilization/demobilization and performance evaluation
- Monitor daily offshore operations, attend daily meetings, and coordinate closely with clients, marine, and field teams
- Conduct HSE audits and safety tours on offshore spreads
- Interface with project and yard construction teams to maintain load-out dates and offshore continuity
- Conduct joint walk-throughs on fabricated structures to avoid offshore carry-over
Close-Out Phase
- Assist in preparation of offshore final documentation and project close-out reports
- Review contract documents and drawings to identify constructability issues and variation requirements
- Support Construction Managers in directing offshore activities, ensuring resource availability, safety compliance, and adherence to contract and ISO requirements
- Assist in schedule adjustments to manage changes, delays, and contingencies while controlling costs
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Civil, Naval), or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years' experience in Offshore Construction in Oil & Gas Industry
- Good commercial, financial and contractual awareness
- Good negotiation and decision-making skills
- Excellent spoken and written English language skills
- Potential managerial skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Committed team player/ leader
- Thorough understanding of offshore operations and equipment