Project Manager – Offshore Construction Work at Deep Blue Energy Services Limited (DBESL)

⏲ Aug 2, 2025, 2:36 PM
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Deep Blue Energy Services Limited (DBESL) is a resource and solution management company that specializes in assisting international/Local companies in identifying Potential market opportunities, assisting with permits, sourcing highly skilled employees, bidding on and negotiating contracts and navigating the often complex political and policy environment of many sub Saharan African countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager – Offshore Construction Work

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Category: Oil & Gas

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall planning, execution, and close-out of assigned deep water brownfield projects, ensuring delivery within budget, schedule, and safety standards.
⁠Develop and implement project execution plans, marine spread strategies, vessel scheduling, and SIMOPS coordination procedures.
⁠ ⁠Establish and lead offshore construction teams, including marine, diving, ROV, subsea, and topside specialists.
⁠Oversee all front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed design, fabrication interface, and offshore construction engineering deliverables.
⁠ ⁠Supervise procurement and logistics planning for equipment, materials, and offshore spread requirements.
⁠Foster a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence across all teams and stakeholders. Project Scope Examples Projects may include but are not limited to:
⁠ ⁠Subsea jumper replacements and manifold reconfigurations.
⁠Subsea X-mas tree and control system change-outs.
⁠Flowline and umbilical tie-ins.
⁠Topside piping and equipment upgrades.
⁠ ⁠Installation of new control modules and ESD systems.
⁠ ⁠Structural repairs and reinforcement of existing topside infrastructure.
⁠Coordination with drilling, production, and marine operations during SIMOPS.
⁠Ensure compliance with client specifications, HSE regulations, and international standards (API, DNV, ABS, etc.).
⁠ ⁠Monitor and report on project performance through regular reporting, risk assessments, KPIs, and dashboards.
Act as primary project interface with client, classification societies, regulatory bodies, and subcontractors.
⁠Provide leadership during offshore execution, ensuring safe coordination of construction activities during subsea operations, vessel campaigns, and topside interventions.
⁠ ⁠Identify and mitigate risks associated with deep water operations, especially during critical phases such as subsea installations and SIMOPS.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Subsea, Marine, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
⁠Proven knowledge of SIMOPS planning and execution, including coordination with drilling and production teams.
⁠ ⁠Experienced in preparation and review of engineering documentation, MTOs, method statements, and lifting/rigging procedures.
⁠Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project or Primavera, and relevant engineering tools.
⁠Valid BOSIET and offshore medical certification.
⁠Nigerian or Expat candidates
⁠Minimum 10–15 years of experience in offshore construction, with at least 5–7 years as Project Manager in deep water brownfield projects.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and offshore campaigns in West Africa, preferably Nigeria.
⁠ ⁠Strong understanding of offshore vessel operations including DSVs, CSVs, installation support vessels, and saturation diving support.