Offshore Structural Department Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Department Leadership & Strategy
• Lead and develop the Offshore Structural Engineering Department across global execution centers
• Establish and continuously improve structural engineering standards, procedures, and best practices in line with KBR management systems
• Align departmental strategy with business growth objectives and project delivery goals
• Support capability development and strengthen offshore positioning for future projects
• Technical Authority & Governance
• Act as the technical authority for offshore structural engineering
• Ensure compliance with:
• International codes and standards
• Project specifications and contractual requirements
• KBR Engineering Management Systems and procedures
• Approve design philosophies, methodologies, and key technical decisions
• Evaluate and approve deviations from standards where required
• Project Delivery Oversight
• Oversee delivery across all project phases:
• Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Engineering, and PMC
• Ensure execution of:
• Topsides structures (process modules, living quarters, bridges)
• Jackets and substructures
• Floating systems (FPSO and offshore platforms)
• Structural modelling, analysis, and weight engineering
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Drive seamless integration with multidisciplinary teams
• Resource & Capability Management
• Plan, recruit, and manage offshore structural engineering resources
• Develop competency frameworks and structured training programs
• Build a high-performing global delivery team leveraging multi-location talent
• Proposal & Estimation Support
• Lead structural engineering inputs for bids and proposals
• Provide:
• Manhour estimates
• Project scheduling inputs
• Technical solutions and value engineering proposals
• Support business development and winning strategies
• Quality Assurance & Technical Audits
• Ensure compliance with KBR Quality Management Systems
• Lead discipline audits and technical reviews
• Drive continuous improvement and implement lessons learned
• Stakeholder & Interface Management
• Collaborate with:
• Project Engineering Managers and discipline leads
• Clients and engineering partners
• Fabrication yards and construction teams
• Ensure strong coordination across disciplines (Mechanical, Piping, E&I, Marine)
• Digital & Engineering Systems
• Promote adoption of digital engineering and 3D modelling practices
• Ensure effective use of structural analysis tools (e.g., SACS, SESAM )
• Maintain integrity and consistency of engineering data
• Key Deliverables
• Structural engineering deliverables across the full project lifecycle
• Department resourcing and competency development plans
• Engineering compliance and audit reports
• Proposal estimates and technical documentation
• Continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 20+ years of offshore structural engineering experience
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