Project Manager – Offshore Services
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Date posted
November 3, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Management
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree; further role-specific qualifications not stated
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
The Project Manager – Offshore Services leads project execution for offshore and marine service activities, maintaining control of delivery, cost, quality and safety. The role is based in Dubai but may involve international travel and extended periods offshore or at shipyards during project execution. Assignments can require a presence of several months, particularly during major repair, conversion or mobilisation phases. The project manager coordinates schedules, budgets, work plans and reporting while working with internal teams, clients, contractors and vessel or yard personnel. Strong project discipline and a willingness to work in demanding operational environments are important for success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead assigned offshore-services projects from planning and mobilisation through execution, monitoring and close-out.
- Prepare and maintain project schedules, budgets, execution plans, resource requirements and delivery milestones.
- Monitor financial performance, forecast costs and manage contingency within approved project budgets.
- Coordinate technical, operational and contractor activities to achieve agreed quality and delivery outcomes.
- Apply maritime health, safety, security, environmental and quality requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide regular progress reports covering schedule, costs, variations, risks, issues and required management decisions.
- Travel to offshore locations or shipyards at short notice and remain on assignment for extended execution periods when required.
Requirements and Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree is indicated for the position.
- Experience managing projects in offshore, marine, shipyard or related service environments is relevant.
- Candidates should be comfortable with project schedules, budget control, reporting and coordination of multiple workstreams.
- Ability to travel internationally at short notice is required by the nature of the assignment.
- Offshore or shipyard deployment may last approximately three to six months or longer during some project phases.
Skills and Employment Details
- Project leadership and execution planning.
- Financial control, forecasting and variation management.
- HSSEQ awareness and risk-based decision making.
- Clear reporting and coordination across international teams.
Full-time role based in Dubai, UAE, with international travel and possible extended offshore or shipyard assignments.
Skills
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