Metocean Consultancy Manager

Fugro; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fugro USA Marine, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Metocean Consultancy Manager to lead the consultancy division focused on technical and commercial oceanographic projects. The role includes managing project scopes, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving innovation within the metocean sector.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Oceanography and over 4 years of relevant project management experience. This position offers opportunities for professional development while contributing to significant projects within the company.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant metocean experience in physical oceanographic projects.
• Experience working with contractual requirements and budgets.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultancy division for oceanographic projects.
• Ensure high quality in data analysis and client satisfaction.
• Manage project documentation and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Client relations

Metocean expertise

Education

Master's degree in Oceanography

Job description

Fugro USA Marine, Inc. seeks a Metocean Consultancy Manager. Worksite: 13501 Katy Fwy, Suite 1050, Houston, Texas 77079. Job code: R0031545.

Responsibilities

• Lead the consultancy division covering technical and commercial oceanographic projects, ensuring high-quality data analysis, client satisfaction, and business growth.
• Support the organization’s reputation and success by delivering expert solutions, driving innovation, and developing new business opportunities in the metocean sector.
• Plan, organize, control, coordinate, motivate, delegate, and communicate to balance project cost, time, quality, benefit, and risk.
• Work with project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify and communicate project resource needs and ensure proper resourcing for personnel and equipment.
• Coordinate with the Operations Manager to assign project team members.
• Develop and manage project documentation, including execution plans.
• Conduct project startup activities such as briefings and kick‑off meetings.
• Provide accurate and timely project metrics reporting.
• Brief project teams and attend vessel mobilizations as needed.
• Coordinate daily with project field teams.
• Manage third‑party contributions to projects.
• Administer contracts and manage risk and opportunities.
• Contribute to tenders and contract negotiations when required.
• Oversee project close‑out, including client review meetings and final settlements.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
• Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain productive client relationships and identify opportunities and risks.
• Consult with internal experts to implement best practices.
• Review and approve project deliverables and obtain client acceptance.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and performance against KPIs.
• Provide financial information for commercial reports and prepare financial forecasts.
• Control project budget and schedule, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure proper financial tracking and invoicing.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and development for assigned staff.
• Provide routing feedback to manager and HR on personnel issues such as performance and technical abilities.
• Ensure accordance to company standards, industry standards, QHSSE policy, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Oceanography.
• 4+ years of relevant metocean experience in all aspects of physical oceanographic and numeric modeling project management, working with contractual requirements, timescales, and budgets.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fugro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources at 713‑369‑5699 or [e-mail].