Location: Saudi Arabia
A leading marine services provider is looking for an experienced contract manager to join a key project in the Middle East. This is a rotational position focused on managing offshore marine operations, SPM activities, and multi-vessel assets while ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day offshore operations, maintaining safety, compliance, and operational excellence
- Inspire, coach, and manage a diverse marine crew and shore-based team
- Oversee vessel utilization, crew management, and contract performance
- Monitor financials, ensuring cost control, budget alignment, and timely client payments
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, managing expectations and identifying growth opportunities
- Drive continuous improvement, SOP development, and operational enhancements
- Master Mariner essential, candidates with expired licenses but strong command experience will be considered
- Deep knowledge of offshore operations across vessel types/
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage contracts, control budgets, and drive profitability in marine operations
- Prior exposure to KSA, UAE, Qatar, or similar regions, with a strong understanding of local regulations
- Familiar with ISM, ISPS, ISO, OVID audits, and safety reporting; NEBOSH or Lead Auditor certifications are a plus.