Offshore Construction Manager

Kin-Tec Global Recruitment; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 374,000 - 488,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee a fire protection system upgrade offshore. This role requires strong leadership in construction practices, compliance with safety standards, and the capacity to coordinate multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive offshore construction experience. Key deliverables include a construction execution plan and comprehensive safety audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ offshore construction experience, ideally in fire protection or mechanical upgrades.
• Proven experience with safety and permit-to-work systems for offshore operations.
• Project management certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead all offshore construction activities for fire protection system upgrade.
• Develop and monitor detailed construction schedules.
• Enforce safety procedures and manage compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore construction

Safety compliance

Technical understanding of fire protection systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields

Job description

Construction Manager – Fire Protection System Upgrade
Location: Offshore, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the full offshore execution of a fire protection system upgrade across multiple platforms. The role requires strong leadership in offshore construction, strict adherence to safety requirements, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver a high-risk upgrade project safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Lead all offshore construction activities related to the installation of firewater pumps, foam systems, monitors, piping and associated suppression equipment.
• Ensure construction works follow approved drawings, specifications and applicable industry standards.
• Oversee demolition, replacement and refurbishment of existing fire protection infrastructure.

Planning & Coordination

• Develop, maintain and monitor detailed construction schedules aligned with overall project milestones.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement and Marine teams.
• Manage offshore logistics, material movement and vessel/barge mobilisation.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety procedures and ensure all personnel hold required offshore certifications.
• Oversee the work permit and approval process and ensure full compliance.
• Implement, monitor and improve the site safety management programme.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with relevant fire protection, mechanical and construction codes.
• Manage punch lists, mechanical completion documentation and pre‑commissioning activities.
• Ensure proper documentation for handover including as‑built records and construction dossiers.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with project teams, marine operations and platform personnel.
• Participate in progress and coordination meetings, providing accurate reporting.
• Support factory, integration, site and performance testing with relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering or similar.
• Minimum of 10 years’ offshore construction experience, ideally within fire protection or mechanical upgrade projects.
• Strong technical understanding of offshore fire protection systems, foam and suppression technologies, and associated piping systems.
• Proven experience with safety and permit‑to‑work systems for offshore operations.
• Project management certification is beneficial.
• Ability to prepare and maintain detailed micro‑schedules.

Deliverables

• Construction Execution Plan
• Daily and weekly progress reporting
• Safety audits and incident logs
• As‑built documentation
• Final construction closeout package