Summary
NMDC Group is seeking a Lead Offshore Construction Engineer for its Mussafah location in the United Arab Emirates. The role supports offshore project delivery across planning, pre-installation, offshore execution, and close-out, including schedules, constructability reviews, materials, subcontractors, and marine coordination. The engineer will monitor offshore activities, support HSE and quality compliance, coordinate with clients and internal teams, and contribute to reporting and project close-out. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent, at least 10 years of offshore construction experience in the oil and gas industry, and strong English communication skills.
The posting
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Responsible for several functions on an assigned project, May work on a number of projects at any one time. Co-ordinate and monitor activities during the project various execution phases, assist and lead the Construction Engineer in the assigned task he will report to the Offshore Construction Manager / Sr. Offshore Construction Manager
Responsibilities
Start-Up Phase
- Assist OCM in preparing offshore project deliverables and attending project kick-off and strategy meetings
Support development of offshore execution plans, construction schedules, and techno-commercial analyses, considering project milestones and barge availability
All Project Phases
- Assist OCM in preparing construction aids (load register), marine spread requirements, pipe coating scope, and monitor fabrication/pipe coating progress
- Review engineering documents, drawings, and analyses from a constructability perspective
- Support preparation of detailed scopes, schedules, and interface/bridging documents for offshore subcontracted works (excluding diving and NDT), and coordinate technical and commercial evaluations
- Act as focal point for subcontractor coordination when assigned, monitoring progress and performance
- Support issuance of Purchase Requisitions for offshore materials not covered by engineering and follow up with procurement on ordering and delivery
- Coordinate offshore scope activities with all internal departments
- Attend methods and constructability meetings and review installation procedures, anchor patterns, and drawings
- Assist in technical evaluation, expediting, receipt, and MRV approval of offshore materials
- Provide input to weekly and monthly reports and attend client meetings as required
- Support studies for changes in offshore execution plans, including preparation of bridging documents, micro-schedules, and method statements
- Liaise with third-party agencies and marine warranty surveyors on marine and construction matters
- Attend weekly progress meetings with VPOO/OCM and highlight issues and risks
- Ensure implementation of the project safety plan, company HSEMS, and quality standards
- Capture lessons learned and best practices and participate in quality audits and closeout actions
- Initiate offshore variation orders/claims, compile technical inputs, and support assignment of offshore durations
- Assist in reviewing subcontractor invoices and provide clarifications to finance
Prepare and coordinate mobilization plans and support mobilization meetings with marine and field teams
Pre-Offshore Phase
- Prepare the Risk Assessment Register, attend RA meetings, and circulate consolidated comments to the client and internal stakeholders
- Prepare job cards for offshore hook-up works and develop detailed micro-schedules and manpower histograms for shutdown activities
- Prepare JUB specifications for hired marine spread in line with CHOD requirements
- Coordinate with OPE to ensure readiness and mobilization of all installation aids
- Ensure timely pre-installation/load-out activities and availability of latest approved offshore documentation onboard.
Offshore Execution Phase
- Assist in updating offshore schedules based on progress and resource availability and propose recovery measures for delays
- Support coordination of subcontractor mobilization/demobilization and performance evaluation
- Monitor daily offshore operations, attend daily meetings, and coordinate closely with clients, marine, and field teams
- Conduct HSE audits and safety tours on offshore spreads
- Interface with project and yard construction teams to maintain load-out dates and offshore continuity
- Conduct joint walk-throughs on fabricated structures to avoid offshore carry-over
Close-Out Phase
- Assist in preparation of offshore final documentation and project close-out reports
- Review contract documents and drawings to identify constructability issues and variation requirements
- Support Construction Managers in directing offshore activities, ensuring resource availability, safety compliance, and adherence to contract and ISO requirements
- Assist in schedule adjustments to manage changes, delays, and contingencies while controlling costs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Civil, Naval), or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years' experience in Offshore Construction in Oil & Gas Industry
- Good commercial, financial and contractual awareness
- Good negotiation and decision-making skills
- Excellent spoken and written English language skills
- Potential managerial skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Committed team player/ leader
- Thorough understanding of offshore operations and equipment