Senior Offshore Construction Engineer

About the Role

NMDC Energy is seeking a Senior Offshore Construction Engineer for full-time projects located in Eastern, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for coordinating and monitoring activities across various project execution phases, assisting, and leading Construction Engineers in assigned tasks. The Senior Offshore Construction Engineer will report to the Offshore Construction Manager / Sr. Offshore Construction Manager and may work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities Across Project Phases

• Assist the Offshore Construction Manager (OCM) in preparing offshore project deliverables, attending project kick-off and strategy meetings, and supporting the development of offshore execution plans, construction schedules, and techno-commercial analyses.
• Prepare construction aids (load register), define marine spread requirements, manage pipe coating scope, and monitor fabrication/pipe coating progress.
• Review engineering documents, drawings, and analyses from a constructability perspective.
• Support the 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 a focal point for subcontractor coordination, monitoring progress and performance.
• Support the 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 the 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 the 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 the 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 and Execution Phase Responsibilities

• 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 the readiness and mobilization of all installation aids.
• Ensure timely pre-installation/load-out activities and the availability of the latest approved offshore documentation onboard.
• 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 Responsibilities

• Assist in the 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 and Requirements

• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates currently based in KSA or willing to relocate to KSA will be considered.
• Candidates with experience working on Aramco projects will be given priority.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Eastern, Saudi Arabia, focusing on projects within the Kingdom. The role requires close coordination with various internal departments, clients, and third-party agencies, ensuring adherence to project safety plans, company HSEMS, and quality standards.