Dredging Works Manager

Star Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Services LLC is seeking a qualified individual to supervise dredging operations in Abu Dhabi. The role involves organizing works, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and reporting to management. You will need to lead a team effectively while ensuring project deadlines and budgets are met.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Civil Engineering degree and has extensive experience in dredging projects, alongside strong communication skills and proficiency in engineering software.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in dredging projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Valid driving license and physical fitness certification required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise dredging works.
• Schedule deployment of personnel and vessels.
• Ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
• Conduct inspections and ensure tasks are performed by qualified personnel.

Skills

Technical expertise in dredging activities

Financial expertise

Administrative expertise

Problem-solving mindset

Advanced skills in Excel

Project management software knowledge

Education

Master's or Civil Engineering in relevant fields

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Oracle platform

Job description

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise dredging works, ensuring adherence to planning, budgeting, quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Schedule deployment of personnel, dredging vessels, auxiliary equipment, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements for dredging works.
• Report defects to vessels or equipment to the Technical Department and Project Manager.
• Daily reporting and consultation with the Project Manager and Head Office on operational activities.
• Conduct inspections and ensure tasks are performed by qualified personnel.
• Ensure the health and safety of employees and subcontractors, and compliance with environmental regulations.

HSE Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to HSE performance improvement.
• Set an example in HSE matters and ensure an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).
• Communicate risks and impacts to supervisors and workers, ensuring safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and investigate accidents and hazardous situations.
• Conduct HSE inspections and organize toolbox meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's or Civil Engineer in Construction, Mechanical, or Marine Engineering (online degrees not valid).
• 5 to 10 years of experience in dredging projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with project budget control and contractual understanding.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, and Oracle platform understanding is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
• Valid driving license and physical fitness certification from AD Health Service Co. SEHA required for offshore projects.

Skills

• Technical, financial, and administrative expertise in dredging activities.
• Ability to link survey results to contractual implications.
• Problem‑solving mindset and ability to motivate the project team.
• Advanced skills in Excel and project management software.