Offshore Construction Manager at Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited

Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited is an indigenous company established to provide a unique range of services to the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry.

We venture into the industry with the objective of building on existing limited in-country capacity. In view of the enormous opportunities which abound in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria and the new findings in other African countries, there is need for more indigenous players to fill the yawning gap by providing competitiveness and quality service delivery to the industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Offshore Construction Manager

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The Offshore Construction Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, management, and execution of offshore construction activities associated with offshore oil and gas developments.
• The role provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for offshore installation, subsea construction, SURF activities, marine operations, hook-up, commissioning support, and brownfield modifications, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Offshore Construction Leadership:

• Lead and manage all offshore construction activities from project planning through execution and project close-out.
• Provide overall leadership for offshore construction teams, contractors, subcontractors, and vessel personnel.
• Develop offshore construction execution strategies, schedules, work plans, and resource requirements.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives relating to safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Construction Planning and Execution:

• Participate in project development, constructability reviews, installation studies, and execution planning.
• Review and approve offshore construction procedures, method statements, risk assessments, lifting plans, and marine execution plans.
• Manage offshore construction activities involving subsea structures and manifolds, pipelines, flowlines, and risers, umbilicals and tie-in systems, jackets and topsides, mooring systems, brownfield modifications, hook-up and commissioning support, and Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance (IRM) campaigns.
• Coordinate fabrication interfaces, loadout activities, transportation, installation, and commissioning support.

Offshore Operations and Marine Coordination:

• Oversee offshore construction vessels, barges, heavy-lift vessels, pipelay vessels, diving support vessels, and marine support craft.
• Coordinate offshore logistics, personnel movements, equipment mobilization, and material management.
• Interface with Marine Warranty Surveyors, vessel owners, marine authorities, and client representatives.
• Ensure effective coordination between offshore construction, marine, engineering, and commissioning teams.
• Monitor offshore progress and implement corrective actions to address schedule or operational challenges.

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities:

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all offshore construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, client requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Lead HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, JSA, and operational risk assessment activities.
• Ensure permit-to-work systems and safe work practices are effectively implemented.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor environmental compliance during offshore operations.

Quality and Project Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with project quality requirements, inspection plans, and construction specifications.
• Participate in audits, project assurance reviews, and regulatory inspections.
• Monitor contractor quality performance and construction compliance.
• Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Review and approve construction reports, progress updates, and close-out documentation.

Commercial and Stakeholder Management:

• Support contract administration, change management, and claims evaluation activities.
• Monitor project budgets, resource utilization, productivity, and cost performance.
• Participate in project reviews, management meetings, and client engagements.
• Provide regular reports on project status, risks, opportunities, and performance metrics.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.

Knowledge Transfer and Team Development:

• Mentor and develop local construction engineers, supervisors, and offshore personnel.
• Lead structured knowledge transfer and competency development initiatives.
• Support succession planning and local content objectives.
• Promote continuous improvement and lessons-learned programs across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or Business Administration is advantageous.
• Professional Engineering Registration or membership of a recognized engineering institution is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in offshore construction, offshore installation, marine operations, or project execution within the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in senior offshore construction management, offshore installation management, project management, or construction leadership roles.
• Extensive experience in offshore construction involving SURF systems, subsea structures, pipelines, offshore platforms, and marine operations.
• Proven experience managing major EPCI, offshore construction, and deepwater development projects.
• Extensive international offshore project experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex offshore execution campaigns.

Required Certifications:

• BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS.
• HUET Certification.
• Offshore Medical Certificate.
• HAZID/HAZOP and Risk Assessment Training.
• Incident Investigation Training.
• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Any client-specific or project-required certifications.

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of offshore construction methodologies, subsea installation techniques, and marine operations.
• Extensive experience in SURF projects, pipeline installation, heavy lifting, offshore structures, and hook-up activities.
• Strong understanding of offshore logistics, marine assurance, vessel operations, and project execution.
• Familiarity with API, DNV, ISO, IMCA, IOGP, and international offshore construction standards.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, installation procedures, risk assessments, and project documentation.
• Strong project planning, execution, budget control, and resource management capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Primavera P6, MS Project, and project reporting systems.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage complex offshore construction operations under demanding conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international project environments.

Preferred Additional Requirements:

• Experience on major deepwater and ultra-deepwater offshore field developments.
• Demonstrated expertise in offshore installation, SURF, subsea construction, and brownfield modification projects.
• Proven capability in mentoring and developing local engineering and offshore construction personnel.
• Strong understanding of offshore regulatory requirements and international industry best practices.
• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application to career@ppnl.com.ng and copying stakeholder.recruitment@ncdmb.gov.ng, using the Job Title as the subject of the email.