Dredging Operations Lead — Plan, Deliver & Optimize

NMDC Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NMDC Careers in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced dredging project lead to manage day-to-day dredging activities and support the development of detailed project plans. You will ensure execution per plan, monitor safety, coordinate with teams and manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities include weekly progress reporting, risk mitigation, and data-driven decision making. Strong leadership, PMP asset and ability to work autonomously are preferred for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Engineering Master / bachelor\'s degree or an equivalent professional qualification.
• 5 years of experience on dredging projects in relevant role.
• PMP certification will be an asset.
• In depth understanding of dredging processes/use of dredging equipment/ land reclamation/ pipelines, cutter types, pick points etc
• Ability to transform raw data (CSV-files, loggings) into readable format and interpret this format to draw conclusions.
• Implement dredging methodologies
• Analytic capability
• Leadership capabilities
• Ability to interact with crew, SDM
• Ability to take responsibility and make decisions under uncertainty
• Ability to link survey-results to contractual implications
• Ability to work autonomously
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to spread it to the team

Responsibilities

• Manage and be responsible for day to day dredging activities on a project.
• Provide input for the development of the detailed project plan to the Dredging Works manager.
• Ensure dredging activities are executed per project plan.
• Provide weekly reports on milestones, progress, budget, issues and planning.
• Delegate tasks to dredge supervisor and Sr. dredge masters; assess performance and suggest improvements.
• Monitor, evaluate and control subcontractor activities.
• Coordinate with project team and ensure data transfer to stakeholders.
• Plan staffing for dredging activities and ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Ensure safety, HSE compliance, inspections, and follow-up on nonconformities.
• Prepare daily, weekly operational plans and reports; monitor equipment condition and reporting
• Ensure on-site safety, compliance, and incident reporting; implement corrective actions.
• Define Emergency Response Plan responsibilities and ensure readiness.
• Track progress of works and subcontractor performance in daily reports.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Problem solving

Autonomy

Crew interaction

Data interpretation

Education

Engineering Master / Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

NMDC Careers in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced dredging project lead to manage day-to-day dredging activities and support the development of detailed project plans. You will ensure execution per plan, monitor safety, coordinate with teams and manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities include weekly progress reporting, risk mitigation, and data-driven decision making. Strong leadership, PMP asset and ability to work autonomously are preferred for success in this role.