Senior Offshore Construction Manager

About the role

SBM Offshore is seeking a Senior Offshore Construction Manager to lead installation projects on vessels and FPSOs. You will be the authorised decision‑maker on‑board, representing the company with clients, vessel masters and offshore installation teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all offshore disciplines – Diving, ROV, Bridge, Deck, Field Engineering, Construction, FPSO and third‑party teams.
• Oversee offshore installation work planning, optimise resources and synchronise task execution with the OCS.
• Monitor project milestones, certificates and deliverables, reporting to the Installation Project Manager and client.
• Ensure vessel and equipment maintenance is performed to minimise breakdowns and maximise operability.
• Collaborate early with engineering teams to assess, improve and approve project procedures.
• Provide input to the Vessel/Installation Operations Manager to secure required skills and expertise.
• Share best practices, develop learning initiatives and continuously up‑skill the offshore team.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing offshore installation projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Authority to represent SBM on‑board, negotiate with clients and vessel masters, and defend company interests.
• Strong knowledge of HSSE and quality standards applicable to offshore vessels and FPSOs.
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors, marine crews and third‑party suppliers.

Required skills

• Offshore installation management
• Project planning and resource optimisation
• HSSE compliance and quality assurance
• Vessel and equipment maintenance planning
• ROV operations supervision
• Diving supervision
• FPSO operations coordination
• Engineering procedure review and approval

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge deepwater projects.
• Collaborative environment with global expertise.
• Career development within a leading ocean‑infrastructure company.