Lead Offshore Construction Engineer

NMDC Energy; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 260.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NMDC Energy in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Offshore Construction Lead to oversee multi-disciplinary offshore execution activities in oil and gas projects.

You will coordinate schedules, subcontractor performance, and safety compliance while maintaining cost control and contract alignment. Fluency in English and strong negotiation skills are essential.

The role requires a mechanical/civil/naval engineering background and at least 10 years of relevant experience.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, naval or equivalent engineering.
• Minimum 10 years' offshore construction experience in oil & gas.
• Strong commercial, financial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in offshore construction planning, scheduling and interface management.
• Coordinate subcontractor mobilization, progress monitoring, and safety audits.
• Prepare offshore documentation, reports, and variation assessments.
• Ensure compliance with contract, ISO standards, and HSE requirements.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Negotiation

Decision making

Team leadership

Project coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Descripción del empleo

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience :

• 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
• Committed team player/ leader
• Thorough understanding of offshore operations and equipment