Project Manager - Marine & Subsea Maintenance - Maritime & Shipping

Job Purpose

About The Maritime Cluster

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Lead offshore execution of:
• SPM / CALM buoy and MONO buoy maintenance campaigns
• Subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance (IRM) works
• Marine structural maintenance (jetties, berths, offshore facilities)
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Coordinate simultaneous offshore operations across multiple work fronts.

2. Marine Logistics & Vessel Coordination

• Plan and coordinate deployment of AHT vessels,DP2 Vessels, barges, and support crafts
• Manage mobilization, demobilization, and offshore logistics.
• Liaise with ADNOC marine control, port authorities, and vessel operators.

3. HSE & Regulatory Compliance

• Enforce strict compliance with ADNOC HSE policies and Permit-to-Work (PTW) system
• CICPA and offshore access requirements
• Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
• Ensure all personnel certifications are valid (BOSIET, H2S,IMCA, diving, etc.).

4. Contract & Commercial Management

• Administer contracts including Variations, claims, and change orders ,extension of Time (EOT) submissions
• monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Track vessel standby, weather downtime, and offshore inefficiencies for claims.

5. Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as primary liaison with: ADNOC and EPC clients, Consultants and inspection agencies
• Lead progress meetings, resolve technical issues, and ensure client satisfaction.

6. Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Lead multidisciplinary offshore teams including engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Ensure proper manpower planning, mobilization, and training.
• Monitor team performance and ensure productivity targets are met.

7. Procurement & Material Management

• Coordinate procurement of:
• Marine equipment, coating materials, and subsea tools
• Ensure compatibility of materials and compliance with technical specifications.

8. Reporting & Documentation

• Ensure timely submission of:
• Daily Progress Reports (DPR) and offshore logs
• Weekly/monthly progress reports
• Final project dossiers and handover documentation
• Maintain records for audit, compliance, and claims.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Marine / Civil Engineering or equivalent
• PMP, IMCA (Diving/ROV) preferred
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Arabic is an added advantage
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in offshore marine and subsea project
• Including 5+ years in leadership / managerial roles

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in managing projects within marine, Offshore maintenance and subsea IRM activities
• Proven track record in handling large-scale, high-risk operations
• Strong knowledge of project planning, cost control, and risk management
• Managing AHT vessel-based operations
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex project environments
• Strong understanding of QHSE standards and compliance requirements
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership capabilities
• Experience working with ADNOC or similar oil & gas clients is essential