Offshore Installation Manager – Lead Offshore Projects

About the role

KBR is seeking an experienced Offshore Installation Manager to lead the installation and construction activities for a major offshore project in Abu Dhabi. The OIM will be the senior offshore focal point, ensuring safe, efficient execution and coordination of all offshore personnel, contractors and assets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day offshore installation, construction and marine activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, approved procedures and applicable regulations.
• Provide leadership to offshore construction teams, subcontractors and vessel/platform personnel.
• Coordinate execution of platforms, pipelines, subsea facilities and related offshore infrastructure.
• Manage SIMOPS and interfaces between construction, hook‑up, commissioning, marine and operations teams.
• Review installation methodologies, work packs, lifting plans and execution schedules.
• Monitor daily progress, identify constraints and report to on‑shore project management.
• Control permits, isolations and worksite activities according to approved systems.
• Lead offshore emergency response and promote strong HSE leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in offshore oil & gas construction and installation projects.
• Previous senior offshore leadership role such as Offshore Installation Manager or Offshore Construction Manager.
• Experience on large EPC/EPCI projects, preferably with ADNOC or ADNOC Offshore.
• Strong knowledge of offshore construction, hook‑up, commissioning, marine operations and SIMOPS.
• Valid offshore survival, medical, HSE and competency certifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision‑making abilities.

Required skills

• Marine Engineering
• Naval Architecture
• SIMOPS coordination
• Offshore construction and installation
• HSE management and emergency response