Senior Marine Construction Lead – Ports & Offshore

WSP Global Inc.; Abu Dhabi; Vor Ort; AED 700.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WSP Middle East Limited – Dubai seeks a Construction Manager (Marine) to lead marine construction activities for Abu Dhabi Ports projects. You will supervise subcontractors, ensure safety, manage budgets, and liaise with clients and authorities to deliver on schedule.

The role requires 15+ years of marine construction experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of dredging, quay walls, and international codes. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Marine, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in marine construction, preferably on port or offshore infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record managing large-scale marine contracts and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of marine construction methods, dredging, quay wall, and pier works.
• Familiarity with UAE maritime regulations, Abu Dhabi Ports standards, and international codes (e.g., ISO, IEC).
• Excellent project management skills with proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high safety performance and lead HSE initiatives.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with clients, consultants, and government agencies.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer status is preferred.
• Fluent English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement marine construction execution plans aligned with project specifications and schedules.
• Manage and supervise subcontractors, ensuring performance, safety, and quality standards are met.
• Monitor daily construction progress, resolve technical issues, and adjust plans to maintain schedule integrity.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international maritime regulations, codes, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate closely with clients, consultants, and internal multidisciplinary teams to facilitate seamless communication.
• Prepare and review construction documentation, including method statements, risk assessments, and progress reports.
• Control project budgets, track expenditures, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
• Lead safety initiatives, conduct site inspections, and enforce WSP’s health-and-safety policies.
• Manage change orders, variations, and claims, ensuring proper documentation and stakeholder approval.
• Deliver final handover packages, including as-built drawings, operation manuals, and warranty documentation.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

English communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Marine/Structural Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Jobbeschreibung

WSP Middle East Limited – Dubai seeks a Construction Manager (Marine) to lead marine construction activities for Abu Dhabi Ports projects. You will supervise subcontractors, ensure safety, manage budgets, and liaise with clients and authorities to deliver on schedule.

The role requires 15+ years of marine construction experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of dredging, quay walls, and international codes. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is a plus.