Project Manager - Marine

NASS Group & Corporation; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NASS Group & Corporation is seeking a Construction Project Manager - Marine to lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex marine construction projects. The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with HSE and QMS standards across all project phases.

The successful candidate will drive procurement, risk mitigation, client and regulator liaison, and contract administration, delivering projects on time, within budget,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience in marine construction.
• 5+ years delivering ports, harbors, marine piling, dredging, reclamation, or offshore works.
• Experience with contract administration and claims management.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for planning and controls.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of marine construction projects per contractual, technical, and commercial requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate marine construction activities including quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, dredging, and offshore works.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize delays and cost overruns.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and foster a high-performance, collaborative environment.
• Coordinate procurement and ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, vessels, and subcontractors.
• Review and approve project methodologies, work plans, and construction sequences.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and QMS requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage client communications, consultant coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Administer contracts, evaluate variations, manage claims, and support commercial negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and continuous process improvement.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and timely resolution of issues.
• Oversee commissioning, handover, documentation, and project close-out.

Skills

Project leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Contract administration

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Marine Engineering

PMP or PRINCE2 certification (advantage)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Role Summary

The Construction Project Manager - Marine is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering marine construction projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role oversees all phases of project execution, including planning, procurement, resource management, construction activities, stakeholder coordination, and project close-out. The Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure successful project delivery.

Role Summary

The Construction Project Manager - Marine is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering marine construction projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role oversees all phases of project execution, including planning, procurement, resource management, construction activities, stakeholder coordination, and project close-out. The Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of marine construction projects in accordance with contractual, technical, and commercial requirements
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and cash flow forecasts
• Coordinate marine construction activities, including marine infrastructure, quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, dredging, reclamation, marine piling, and offshore civil works
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, company standards, local regulations, and international marine construction best practices
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize delays, cost overruns, and operational challenges
• Lead project teams, including engineers, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and subcontractors, fostering a high-performance and collaborative work environment
• Coordinate procurement activities and ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, marine vessels, and subcontractor resources
• Review and approve project methodologies, work plans, method statements, and construction sequences
• Ensure strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
• Manage client communications, consultant coordination, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle
• Administer contracts, evaluate variations, manage claims, and support commercial negotiations
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and continuous process improvement
• Conduct regular project review meetings and ensure timely resolution of technical and operational issues
• Oversee project commissioning, handover, documentation, and successful project close-out

Requirements

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management within marine construction environments
• At least 5 years delivering projects such as ports, harbors, marine piling, dredging, reclamation, or offshore civil works
• Experience with contract administration and claims management
• Proficiency with both Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for planning and controls
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent are considered an advantage