Senior Construction Manager

OCRE Offshore Services; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive employment package

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading maritime engineering firm in Rotterdam is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee offshore rock installation equipment projects. The role requires 10–15 years of experience in the offshore industry with strong leadership and communication skills. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The position offers a competitive employment package and the opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering projects.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in construction and realisation of offshore equipment.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Experience in managing complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and integration of offshore rock installation equipment.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain construction schedules.
• Monitor and report on progress, costs, and resource allocation.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Analytical Mindset

Proactive Attitude

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

OCRE Offshore Services is looking for a Senior Construction Manager to support challenging offshore/maritime engineering projects in the Rotterdam area. In this role you will oversee the construction, assembly, and delivery of offshore rock installation handling equipment, ensuring all activities meet safety, quality, and contractual standards.

Your role

As Senior Construction Manager, you are responsible for the full realisation of offshore rock installation equipment. You lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure seamless coordination across Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Subcontractors. You safeguard planning, budget, and quality while maintaining proactive communication with all project stakeholders.

Your responsibilities include:

• Oversee the construction and integration of offshore rock installation equipment.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules.
• Monitor progress, costs, and resource allocation; report weekly to the Project Manager.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Resolve technical and operational issues promptly, proposing effective solutions.
• Maintain daily communication with procurement, production, and subcontractors; weekly with engineering.
• Promote and enforce Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality standards throughout all phases.

Who are we looking for?

We welcome candidates who have:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience in construction and realisation of equipment for the offshore and/or dredging industry.
• A proven track record in managing complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken).

You also bring:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities; tact and diplomacy in stakeholder interactions.
• An analytical, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• A proactive, results-driven attitude.
• An open, collaborative approach with the ability to manage conflicts constructively.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What we offer

At OCRE Offshore Services, we provide opportunities to work on challenging and technically advanced offshore projects. You will join an experienced, supportive organisation that values professionalism, open communication, and safety. We offer a competitive employment package and the chance to contribute to innovative equipment realisation in a dynamic project environment.

Interested?

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? Apply now!

For questions or more information, please contact Michiel van Deursen via [e-mail] or call [phone].