Project Manager FEED

Hercules Offshore; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hercules Offshore in Houston is looking for a Project Manager to lead the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase for redeployment of an external-turret-moored FPSO. The role involves overseeing the FEED process, managing budget and schedule, and coordinating contractors.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in FPSO projects, including life extension and modifications, with a strong emphasis on compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in offshore oil and gas, 8 years in FPSO engineering, and 5 years in FEED/EPC project leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership of FEED for at least one FPSO project.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engineering contractors and coordinate complex interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire FEED process for FPSO redeployment, managing budget, schedule, resources, and risks.
• Coordinate and integrate three FEED contractors, making decisions on system reuse and refurbishment.
• Develop and execute strategies for Long Lead Items and Packages.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong stakeholder management and negotiation

Confident meeting facilitation and reporting

Proven leadership of multidisciplinary, multicultural teams

Decisive, structured thinking

Strong organisational and planning ability

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the FEED phase for redeployment of an external-turret-moored FPSO to a new field, involving topside refurbishment, turret modification, and marine/hull life extension.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire FEED process for FPSO redeployment, managing budget, schedule, resources, risks, and ensuring delivery of an execution-ready package.
• Coordinate and integrate three FEED contractors (Topsides, Turret, Marine/Hull), making key decisions on system reuse, refurbishment, and replacement, and establishing a structured interface management process.
• Develop and execute strategies for Long Lead Items and Packages, ensuring readiness for early procurement and technical evaluation of critical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and classification society standards, embed local content strategies, and assess feasibility for fabrication.
• Incorporate life‑cycle, operability, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) considerations into the design, ensuring long‑term asset performance.
• Manage stakeholder engagement, deliver regular progress reports, and chair meetings with clients, partners, regulators, vendors, and internal teams.
• Champion HSE‑by‑design and quality, lead technical reviews, and drive robust risk management to support project approval and handover.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in offshore oil and gas, with at least 8 years in FPSO engineering and 5 years in FEED/EPC project leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership of FEED for at least one FPSO project; experience with FPSO redeployment, life extension, or major modifications is highly valued.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engineering contractors and coordinate complex interfaces (Topsides, Turret, Marine).
• Hands‑on involvement in Long Lead Item/Package strategies, including RFQ development, technical bid evaluation, and early procurement.
• Familiarity with Lease and Operate/BOO models and long‑term O&M obligations.

Knowledge

• Strong expertise in internal turret systems, topside critical components, and relevant international standards (API, ASME, ISO, IMO, IEC).
• Understanding of classification society rules and re‑certification for redeployed units.
• Familiarity with typical engineering deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists, layouts, mooring/motion analysis, hazardous area classification, SLDs).
• Solid grasp of procurement processes for major equipment packages.
• Strong risk management, decision quality, and life‑cycle cost analysis skills.
• Commercial acumen related to Lease and Operate contract structures, risk allocation, and FPSO life‑cycle economics.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation.
• Confident meeting facilitation and reporting.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary, multicultural teams.
• Decisive, structured thinking and sound judgement under pressure.
• Strong organisational and planning ability.
• Integration mindset across disciplines and contractors.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Digital literacy and ability to interpret engineering deliverables.
• Coaching, mentoring, and resilience in high‑pressure environments.