Offshore Structural Department Manager

KBR Careers; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks an experienced Offshore Structural Department Manager to lead the offshore structural engineering discipline globally. You will govern design standards, ensure compliance with codes, and direct delivery across projects including topsides, jackets, and floating systems.

The role requires steering a high-performing team, technical authority, and collaboration with multidisciplinary groups to meet schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 20+ years of offshore structural engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage offshore structural engineering department across global execution centers.
• Set and improve standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Act as technical authority for offshore structural engineering and approve key technical decisions.
• Oversee delivery across Pre-FEED to PMC, including topsides, jackets, and floating systems.

Skills

Leadership

Technical authority

Global delivery

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Structural engineering

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

SACS

SESAM

Job description

Offshore Structural Department Manager

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. This role may be based in either our Bangalore or Chennai office.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Structural Department Manager to lead and manage our offshore structural engineering discipline across global operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of structural engineering solutions across offshore oil & gas, marine, and energy transition projects. You will serve as the technical authority for offshore structural engineering while providing governance, leadership, and strategic direction across all activities—including topsides, jackets, floating systems, and associated infrastructure - aligned with KBR's engineering management systems, project requirements, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Department Leadership & Strategy
   • Lead and develop the Offshore Structural Engineering Department across global execution centers
   • Establish and continuously improve structural engineering standards, procedures, and best practices in line with KBR management systems
   • Align departmental strategy with business growth objectives and project delivery goals
   • Support capability development and strengthen offshore positioning for future projects
2. Technical Authority & Governance
   • Act as the technical authority for offshore structural engineering
   • Ensure compliance with: International codes and standards
   • Project specifications and contractual requirements
   • KBR Engineering Management Systems and procedures
   • Approve design philosophies, methodologies, and key technical decisions
   • Evaluate and approve deviations from standards where required
3. Project Delivery Oversight
   • Oversee delivery across all project phases: Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Engineering, and PMC
   • Ensure execution of: Topsides structures (process modules, living quarters, bridges)
   • Jackets and substructures
   • Floating systems (FPSO and offshore platforms)
   • Structural modelling, analysis, and weight engineering
   • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
   • Drive seamless integration with multidisciplinary teams
4. Resource & Capability Management
   • Plan, recruit, and manage offshore structural engineering resources
   • Develop competency frameworks and structured training programs
   • Build a high-performing global delivery team leveraging multi-location talent
5. Proposal & Estimation
   • Support Lead structural engineering inputs for bids and proposals
   • Provide: Manhour estimates
   • Project scheduling inputs
   • Technical solutions and value engineering proposals
   • Support business development and winning strategies
6. Quality Assurance & Technical Audits
   • Ensure compliance with KBR Quality Management Systems
   • Lead discipline audits and technical reviews
   • Drive continuous improvement and implement lessons learned
7. Stakeholder & Interface Management
   • Collaborate with: Project Engineering Managers and discipline leads
   • Clients and engineering partners
   • Fabrication yards and construction teams
   • Ensure strong coordination across disciplines (Mechanical, Piping, E&I, Marine)
8. Digital & Engineering Systems
   • Promote adoption of digital engineering and 3D modelling practices
   • Ensure effective use of structural analysis tools (e.g., SACS, SESAM)
   • Maintain integrity and consistency of engineering data

Key Deliverables

• Structural engineering deliverables across the full project lifecycle
• Department resourcing and competency development plans
• Engineering compliance and audit reports
• Proposal estimates and technical documentation
• Continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 20+ years of offshore structural engineering experience

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