Senior Port Development & Projects Lead (Investors & Ops)

Case In Point Consulting; Muscat; On-site; OMR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Case In Point Consulting seeks a senior leader to head our port development programme in Duqm, Oman, with travel to Muscat. You will oversee a comprehensive technical and commercial development roadmap, engage investors, and direct program delivery across consulting teams, with 12+ years’ experience and English fluency.

On-site role with 6‑month project duration, requiring coordination across stakeholders, budgets and timelines to ensure safe, profitable outcomes. Fluency in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the integrated technical and development roadmap, including scopes, budgets, milestones and risk register.
• Lead feasibility studies and preparations for final investment decision (FID), engineering reviews and permitting.
• Define procurement strategies, prepare specs, evaluate tenders and recommend contracts.
• Serve as client-side lead for consultants and contractors, controlling schedule, quality, costs, variations and HSE.
• Oversee asset condition assessments and prioritisation of critical maintenance and readiness.
• Direct commissioning, testing, defect resolution, handover and as-built documentation.
• Identify viable port investment opportunities using feasibility studies and market requirements.
• Lead investment packages: concept to delivery, costs, risks; coordinate with Finance.
• Be the main technical contact for investors, tenants, concessionaires and third parties; coordinate site visits and due diligence.
• Support investor negotiations by preparing technical and commercial assessments and tender inputs.
• Coordinate milestones and technical obligations across parties, including approvals and handover.
• Review port tariffs, berthing charges, rents and service fees; help form revenue strategies.
• Prepare preliminary commercial assessments and cash flow assumptions with Finance.
• Prepare and review technical and commercial proposals; negotiate contract terms within authority.
• Use port data and stakeholder feedback to improve revenue and service offerings.
• Supervise two Operations Managers to maintain 24/7 port operations and handovers.
• Establish KPIs, service standards and escalation procedures; review performance with Ops Managers.
• Work with HSE Officer on safety, emergency preparedness and incident response across sites.
• Submit monthly dashboards and decision papers to Port Director and Board.
• Lead, coach and develop Project Manager, Project Engineer, Ops Managers and HSE Officer.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails; ensure reviews and approvals for proposals and negotiations.

Job description

Case In Point Consulting seeks a senior leader to head our port development programme in Duqm, Oman, with travel to Muscat. You will oversee a comprehensive technical and commercial development roadmap, engage investors, and direct program delivery across consulting teams, with 12+ years’ experience and English fluency.

On-site role with 6‑month project duration, requiring coordination across stakeholders, budgets and timelines to ensure safe, profitable outcomes. Fluency in English is essential.