Operations Project Coordinator

Jifmar Offshore Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jifmar Offshore Services in the United Arab Emirates seeks an Operations Project Coordinator to manage offshore and maritime project delivery. You will link clients, vessels, crews, technical teams and support departments to ensure prepared, coordinated and safe execution, on time and within budget.

You will support project management from planning through completion, ensuring smooth information flow, anticipated operational needs and achievement of objectives in a dynamic international

Qualifications

• Degree in Maritime Operations, Shipping, Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in maritime, offshore, logistics, project coordination or operational support roles.
• Knowledge of maritime operations and project execution is an asset.
• Fluent English is mandatory; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operational preparation and execution of assigned projects ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, project schedules, and client expectations.
• Monitor project costs, track budget performance and support commercial and operational teams in maintaining project profitability.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Coordinate vessel crew, equipment and subcontractor mobilizations to ensure operational readiness.
• Follow up on project documentation, reporting and operational data, ensuring information is maintained accurately within company systems.
• Support crews and project teams in resolving day-to-day operational challenges and escalating issues when required.
• Work closely with Crewing, Technical, QHSSE, Commercial and Finance teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Assist in monitoring invoicing and administrative follow-up related to projects.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes, tools and project management practices.
• Participate in client meetings, project reviews and operational debriefs to help identify lessons learned and future opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Commercial thinking

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Maritime Operations | Shipping | Engineering | Project Management

Tools

None

Job description

Missions

What s the Role About. As our Operations Project Coordinator you will play a central role in the successful delivery of offshore and maritime projects. Acting as the link between clients, vessels, crews, technical teams and support departments you will ensure that operations are properly prepared, coordinated and executed. You will support the day-to-day management of projects from planning through completion ensuring that information flows efficiently, operational requirements are anticipated and project objectives are achieved safely, on time and within budget. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of offshore operations while working closely with experienced project managers and operational teams in a dynamic international environment.

Your Key Missions

• Coordinate the operational preparation and execution of assigned projects ensuring compliance with contractual requirements project schedules and client expectations
• Monitor project costs track budget performance and support commercial and operational teams in maintaining project profitability
• Act as a key point of contact for clients suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout project execution
• Coordinate vessel crew equipment and subcontractor mobilizations to ensure operational readiness
• Follow up on project documentation reporting and operational data ensuring information is maintained accurately within company systems
• Support crews and project teams in resolving day-to-day operational challenges and escalating issues when required
• Work closely with Crewing Technical QHSSE Commercial and Finance teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Assist in monitoring invoicing and administrative follow-up related to projects
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes tools and project management practices
• Participate in client meetings project reviews and operational debriefs to help identify lessons learned and future opportunities

Qualifications

• A degree in Maritime Operations, Shipping, Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in maritime, offshore, logistics, project coordination or operational support roles.
• Knowledge of maritime operations and project execution is an asset.
• Fluent English is mandatory. Arabic is a strong advantage.
• You are organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• You enjoy working in a dynamic operational environment and are willing to travel occasionally to vessels or project locations.
• Experience in the Middle East maritime sector (e.g. ADNOC, ARAMCO, QatarEnergy, etc.) would be a plus.
• This position is offered under a local UAE employment contract.

Your Skills

• A natural leader who can bring people together and get things done.
• Strong communicator, whether it s a report, a crew chat, or a client meeting.
• Problem-solver with a hands-on mindset. You don t just point out issues, you fix them.
• You think commercially and care about the bigger picture (like long-term client success).
• Collaborative spirit and comfortable in multicultural, fast-paced environments.