Offshore Diving Project Lead & Inspector

Atlas NextWave; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave seeks an experienced Project Manager / Construction Manager to lead a shallow-water diving scope aboard an anchored DSV vessel on a contract basis. You will head planning, mobilization, and offshore execution, acting as lead inspector and coordinating inspectors and field personnel as mobilization begins.

The role requires commercial diving experience, subsea pipeline exposure, and the ability to work closely with the Project Lead as a hands-on offshore leader.

Qualifications

• Commercial diving background with offshore or marine construction experience.
• Subsea pipeline inspection or installation experience, shallow water.
• Experience in project management or lead inspection roles.
• Strong coordination for vessel operations and field personnel.
• Hands-on offshore presence and field-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, mobilization, and offshore execution of the diving scope.
• Serve as lead inspector aboard the vessel and coordinate inspectors.
• Work with the Project Lead on day-to-day field operations and scope delivery.
• Manage vessel-based logistics, permits, reporting, and execution sequencing.
• Maintain alignment between operations, inspection quality, safety, and client expectations.
• Provide hands-on leadership during active diving operations and field mobilization.

Skills

Commercial diving

Offshore / marine construction

Project management

Inspection coordination

Field leadership

Job description

Atlas NextWave seeks an experienced Project Manager / Construction Manager to lead a shallow-water diving scope aboard an anchored DSV vessel on a contract basis. You will head planning, mobilization, and offshore execution, acting as lead inspector and coordinating inspectors and field personnel as mobilization begins.

The role requires commercial diving experience, subsea pipeline exposure, and the ability to work closely with the Project Lead as a hands-on offshore leader.