Offshore Construction Manager

OSM Thome Limited; United States; Remote; USD 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

OSM Thome Limited is seeking an Offshore Construction Manager to oversee construction activities on board assigned vessels worldwide. You will coordinate intersecting vessel departments and liaise with the Master for marine operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires extensive experience on Offshore Construction / Heavy Lift vessels, fluent English, and willingness to work in a 28/28 rotation with 12-hour days on 7 days a week. Accommodation onboard provided.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience on Offshore Construction / Heavy Lift vessels as OCM.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective overall management for the construction activities on board the assigned vessel, ensuring the interdisciplinary coordination of all relevant vessel departments and liaising with the Master for marine operations.
• Drive project execution to meet established deadlines, reach an optimal level of productivity and minimise cost, while respecting project specifications and QHSE requirements.
• Ensure that all construction activities are performed safely through a rigorous implementation of Saipem HSE policies and procedures. Lead by example and motivate the crew with regard to the observation of HSE requirements, promoting their contents in meetings and dedicated initiatives.
• Ensure that the Permit-to-Work system for construction crew is adhered to and ensure that the daily Tool Box Talks and JSA, if required, are carried out according to the procedures.
• Manage the work schedule adopting an early planning approach, establishing priorities and optimising the use of materials, work teams and available equipment, while promoting the solutions of contingent problems on board.
• Ensure that subcontractors adhere to their contractual obligations and facilitates the interface with the vessel organisation.
• Plan and manage the mobilisation/demobilisation of personnel and equipment in a cost-efficient way, taking into consideration any possible synergies with other Saipem assets and projects, in liaison with the Project Operations Manager, Operations team and Vessel Asset Manager.
• Represent the Project Manager in front of the Client Representative on board in order to discuss project matters, change management, schedule variations and any contractual implications that these may have, liaising with the Project Operations Manager on these subjects.
• Actively promote a clear communication system between all vessel departments and maintain good lines of communication with all other internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively promote the development of human resoution process for new resources, their formal and on-the-job training as required, and the competence assessment process where applicable.
• Ensure the continuous implementation of technical and organizational improvements in order to reduce risks to the lowest possible level.
• Assist and support the Project Team in the solution of technical and management issues within the assigned remits.
• Partecipate to the Project Risk Assessment called by the Project Manager.
• Assist the Master with regard to all the Emergency situations.
• Be aware of the ISM Code and MLC 2006 in order to ensure the safety at work with regard to the construction crew.
• Ensure that all documents, certifications, hand-over and work reports, as provided in the contract or required according to Client's procedures are issued on time, adequately stored and kept updated.

Skills

Offshore construction experience

Fluent English

Job description

Offshore Construction Manager is needed for various Offshore vessels, worldwide. Employment is with our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Job Information

• Position: Offshore Construction Manager.
• Project: Various Offshore Vessels.
• Location: Worldwide.
• Start date: Depending on availability.
• Duration: Unlimited contract.
• Rotation: 28/28 days on/off.
• Working days/ hours: 12 hours, 7 days per week.
• Salary: Please indicate your realistic consolidated monthly wage expectations. Consolidated monthly salary paid only when working, not when on leave.
• Accommodation: Onboard.
• Insurances: Provided by the Company.
• Travel: Prepaid ticket at beginning, end of CNT and for each work leave rotation cycle. Economy/Business class (over 3000 miles business, below 3000 miles economy).
• Pre-employment expenses: On Company's account ( except personal documentation or mandatory personal certificates, i.e. STCW, etc).
• Employment: Our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Requirements/ Qualifications/ Competence

• Extensive experience on Offshore Construction / Heavy Lift vessels as OCM.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Tasks

• Provide effective overall management for the construction activities on board the assigned vessel, ensuring the interdisciplinary coordination of all relevant vessel departments and liasing with the Master for marine operations.
• Drive project execution to meet established deadlines, reach an optimal level of productivity and minimise cost, while respecting project specifications and QHSE requirements.
• Ensure that all construction activities are performed safely through a rigorous implementation of Saipem HSE policies and procedures. Lead by example and motivate the crew with regard to the observation of HSE requirements, promoting their contents in meetings and dedicated initiatives.
• Ensure that the Permit-to-Work system for construction crew is adhered to and ensure that the daily Tool Box Talks and JSA, if required, are carried out according to the procedures.
• Manage the work schedule adopting an early planning approach, establishing priorities and optimising the use of materials, work teams and available equipment, while promoting the solutions of contingent problems on board.
• Ensure that subcontractors adhere to their contractual obligations and facilitates the interface with the vessel organisation.
• Plan and manage the mobilisation/demobilisation of personnel and equipment in a cost-efficient way, taking into consideration any possible synergies with other Saipem assets and projects, in liaison with the Project Operations Manager, Operations team and Vessel Asset Manager.
• Represent the Project Manager in front of the Client Representative on board in order to discuss project matters, change management, schedule variations and any contractual implications that these may have, liaising with the Project Operations Manager on these subjects.
• Actively promote a clear communication system between all vessel departments and maintain good lines of communication with all other internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively promote the development of human resoution process for new resources, their formal and on-the-job training as required, and the competence assessment process where applicable.
• Ensure the continuous implementation of technical and organizational improvements in order to reduce risks to the lowest possible level.
• Assist and support the Project Team in the solution of technical and management issues within the assigned remits.
• Partecipate to the Project Risk Assessment called by the Project Manager.
• Assist the Master with regard to all the Emergency situations.
• Be aware of the ISM Code and MLC 2006 in order to ensure the safety at work with regard to the construction crew.
• Ensure that all documents, certifications, hand-over and work reports, as provided in the contract or required according to Client's procedures are issued on time, adequately stored and kept updated.