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LEAD OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

NMDC Group is a leading integrated energy and marine services EPC organization based in the UAE, specializing in offshore construction, dredging, and oil & gas projects across the MENA region.

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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
  • For hook-up scope, coordinate with E&I, commissioning, and project teams to ensure JUB efficiency and compliance with CHOD durations, reporting potential delays in advance

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

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NMDC Group is an integrated energy and marine services, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) organization with a strategic footprint spanning the MENA region. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the company has established itself as a leader in marine dredging, offshore construction, and energy sectors. Under the leadership of Group CEO Dr. Yasser Zaghloul, who brings nearly three decades of expertise in marine dredging and oil and gas industries, NMDC Group delivers world-class solutions to clients across offshore and onshore oil and gas sectors.

The organization operates through multiple specialized subsidiaries including NMDC Energy, NMDC Dredging & Marine, and NMDC Infra, each bringing distinct capabilities in energy services, marine construction, and civil infrastructure. Listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, NMDC Group maintains a proven track record of success in the marine dredging industry and is committed to raising industry standards through continuous investment in advanced equipment, fleet expansion, and sustainable practices. The Group's integrated approach and commitment to excellence position it as a key player in delivering critical infrastructure and energy projects across the Middle East and North Africa.

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1962

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Dr. Yasser Zaghloul

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