Summary
NMDC Group is seeking a Dredging Works Manager in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role leads capital and maintenance dredging and reclamation operations, oversees project plans, schedules, resources, budgets, and production, and coordinates with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities. It also manages project teams, monitors compliance with contractual, quality, HSE, environmental, and marine safety requirements, and reports progress and risks. A bachelor's degree in Civil, Marine, Coastal Engineering, or a related discipline is required; a master's degree is an advantage.
The posting
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- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent planning, scheduling, and project management capabilities.
- Sound knowledge of dredging methodologies and marine construction techniques.
- Strong understanding of contractual and commercial aspects of marine projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Knowledge of international HSE and environmental standards applicable to marine construction.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all dredging operations, including capital dredging, maintenance dredging, reclamation projects.
- Develop and implement project execution plans, work schedules, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate the deployment and utilization of dredgers, support vessels, floating equipment, and plant.
- Monitor daily production, project progress, and operational performance to achieve project targets.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, and quality standards.
- Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Supervise and mentor project teams, including Engineers, Superintendents, Surveyors, and Marine Supervisors.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth project execution.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, environmental regulations, and marine safety requirements.
- Review hydrographic surveys, dredging progress reports, and production data to optimize operations.
- Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation measures.
- Prepare regular progress reports and present project updates to senior management and clients.
- Resolve technical and operational challenges while maintaining project objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Coastal Engineering, or a related discipline.
Master's degree is an advantage.