Project Manager (FPSO Conversion)

CAPEFRONT Energies; Johor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPEFRONT Energies is seeking an experienced Project Manager - FPSO Conversion to lead a major FPSO conversion project in Malaysia. The role requires managing offshore engineering, procurement, construction, conversion, integration and commissioning with a track record across multiple FPSO projects.

The candidate should have ideally two FPSO conversions end-to-end, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to work on-site at the designated project execution site in Malaysia for 2-3 years.

Qualifications

• Five FPSO projects experience
• Two FPSO conversions end-to-end preferred
• Engineering degree in a technical discipline
• Familiarity with shipyard/offshore EPC environments
• Strong planning, budgeting and risk management capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead FPSO conversion activities from engineering through handover
• Oversee engineering, procurement, construction, module integration, commissioning and testing
• Develop and monitor execution plans, schedules, milestones, and cost forecasts
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, shipyards, suppliers and subcontractors
• Oversee procurement activities, contract deliverables and variations
• Act as main liaison with clients, contractors and stakeholders
• Monitor progress, risks and performance indicators and report to management
• Drive HSE, quality assurance and compliance across the project lifecycle
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance throughout the project

Skills

FPSO projects

FPSO conversions

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning & scheduling

Team leadership

HSE & quality

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Malaysia, at the designated project execution site.

Employment Type: Contract, 2 - 3 years (renewable)

Industry: Offshore Oil & Gas / FPSO / Marine Engineering

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - FPSO Conversion to lead and oversee the execution of a major Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) conversion project. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in FPSO conversion projects, with a proven track record of managing complex offshore engineering, procurement, construction, conversion, integration, and commissioning activities.

This role requires a seasoned project management professional with experience across multiple FPSO projects and, ideally, at least two FPSO conversions managed end-to-end. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving project delivery, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, managing project schedules and budgets, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage the overall execution of FPSO conversion activities, ensuring delivery in accordance with project scope, contractual requirements, technical specifications, schedule, and budget.
• End-to-End Project Management: Oversee the full project lifecycle, from engineering and procurement through conversion, construction, module integration, commissioning, testing, and handover.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and monitor project execution plans, schedules, milestones, resource allocation, and cost forecasts to ensure timely project completion.
• Engineering & Technical Coordination: Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, shipyard operations, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure seamless project execution.
• Procurement & Contract Management: Oversee procurement activities, subcontractor performance, contractual deliverables, variations, and commercial matters.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the key point of coordination between internal teams, clients, engineering contractors, equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Project Controls & Reporting: Monitor project progress, expenditure, risks, and performance indicators, providing regular updates to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, manage change control, resolve execution challenges, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• HSE & Quality Assurance: Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, quality assurance, and quality control requirements throughout all project activities.
• Commissioning & Handover: Drive system integration, commissioning readiness, testing, documentation, and final handover in accordance with project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum experience managing at least five (5) FPSO projects, with direct involvement in FPSO conversion projects.
• Ideally, a minimum of two (2) FPSO conversion projects managed end-to-end, from project commencement through completion, integration, commissioning, and handover.
• Extensive experience in FPSO conversion execution within a shipyard, offshore fabrication, marine engineering, or EPC project environment.
• Strong understanding of FPSO conversion scopes, including vessel modification, structural works, piping, mechanical and electrical systems, instrumentation and control, module integration, and commissioning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex project schedules, budgets, resources, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, cost control, risk management, contract administration, and change management.
• Proven stakeholder management, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Willingness to be based at the project execution location in Malaysia for the duration of the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale FPSO conversion projects for international offshore oil and gas operators.
• Familiarity with shipyard-based FPSO conversion execution, topside module integration, offshore production facilities, and marine systems.
• Experience managing complex interfaces between vessel conversion, fabrication, engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams.
• Relevant project management certification, such as PMP, would be an advantage.