FPSO Construction Lead: Onshore & Offshore

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a seasoned leader to head FPSO onshore construction and offshore execution, including fabrication, integration, sail-away, and pre-commissioning support. You will ensure constructability, readiness, and safety while delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

You will oversee hull/topsides construction, offshore installation, and complex interfaces across multiple yards and contractors, driving performance, risk mitigation, and contractor management on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Naval Architecture or Structural).
• Minimum of 15 years in offshore oil & gas with senior construction leadership.
• Expert-level knowledge of FPSO design, engineering, construction, offshore installation, and hook-up.
• Experience delivering FPSO projects involving new-build, conversion, and redeployment.
• Expert-level knowledge of hull structures and marine systems.
• Interface management within multi-contractor and multi-package environments.
• Strong contract management including claims management, variations, and contractor performance oversight.
• Project execution across multiple geographical locations and fabrication yards.
• Fluency in English, with strong reporting and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally; offshore medical certification (BOSIET/HUET).

Responsibilities

• Lead hull and topsides construction, conversion, or refurbishment activities at the yard, including structural steel works and marine systems.
• Drive constructability reviews and provide design-for-construction input during FEED and detailed engineering to minimize rework and mitigate schedule risks.
• Monitor contractor progress, manpower allocation, productivity, subcontractor performance, and schedule float; implement corrective actions.
• Oversee mechanical completion, punch-list management, system handover, and pre-commissioning readiness prior to sail-away.
• Plan offshore installation activities including mooring hook-up, riser pull-in, tie-ins, and commissioning support.
• Review and approve marine warranty, tow-out, station-keeping, lifting, and SIMOPS procedures for offshore readiness.
• Interface management across hull, topsides, mooring, SURF, drilling/subsea, operations, and vendors; maintain interface register.
• Administer EPC/EPCI and fabrication contracts; support tendering processes and contracting strategies.
• Promote a visible safety culture across yard and offshore locations, ensuring compliance with HSE policies, Class/Flag requirements, and QA/QC traceability.

Skills

Leadership under pressure

Safety leadership

Schedule discipline

Cost discipline

Decision-making

Contractor influence

Stakeholder influence

Escalation & reporting

Team mentoring

Interface management

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Airswift is seeking a seasoned leader to head FPSO onshore construction and offshore execution, including fabrication, integration, sail-away, and pre-commissioning support. You will ensure constructability, readiness, and safety while delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

You will oversee hull/topsides construction, offshore installation, and complex interfaces across multiple yards and contractors, driving performance, risk mitigation, and contractor management on a global scale.