Offshore Construction Manager

Position Overview

The Offshore Construction Manager leads and manages all offshore construction and installation activities for subsea, topside, and pipeline projects. This role is the single point of accountability for offshore execution, requiring exceptional leadership, technical breadth, and the ability to deliver complex multi-discipline campaigns safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all offshore construction activities including structure installation, pipeline/flowline lay, subsea equipment deployment, and topside integration
• Develop and implement offshore execution plans, method statements, and risk assessments for all construction phases
• Manage multi-discipline offshore teams including construction supervisors, welding, NDT, rigging, and commissioning personnel
• Coordinate with vessel Master, marine team, and client representatives on operational sequencing and weather windows
• Monitor construction progress against project schedule; implement recovery plans for deviations and delays
• Ensure all construction activities comply with project specifications, applicable codes (DNV, API, ISO), and HSE requirements
• Manage construction quality through inspection and test plans (ITPs), hold/witness points, and mechanical completion systems
• Lead offshore safety meetings, toolbox talks, and behavioral safety observations
• Control and report construction scope changes; manage technical queries and concessions with onshore engineering
• Prepare and submit daily construction reports, progress photographs, and completion documentation

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering or equivalent; Chartered Engineer status preferred
• Certifications: BOSIET/FOET; Valid Offshore Medical; IWCF (preferred); NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent; First Aid
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in offshore construction with 5+ years in a management/supervisory role; experience across multiple project types (subsea, topsides, pipelines)
• Technical Skills: Offshore installation methods (heavy lift, float-over, liftboat); subsea construction techniques; welding and NDT management; project scheduling and progress tracking; HSE management

Preferred

• Experience managing EPCI or lump-sum offshore construction projects
• Familiarity with multi-vessel SIMOPS management
• Deepwater construction experience (1,500m+ water depth)
• Offshore wind foundation and substation installation experience