Construction Manager (FPSO)

Overview

As Onshore & Offshore Construction Lead you will direct FPSO construction and offshore execution, from fabrication through sail-away and pre-commissioning support. You will work from London while the project runs in North America, delivering safe, on-time, and compliant outcomes within budget. You will oversee interface management across hull, topsides, mooring, drilling/subsea and vendors, driving constructability and readiness. This contract role emphasizes leadership, delivery in complex environments, and a strong safety culture. This is a high-impact position at a major FPSO project with a global footprint.

Responsibilities

• Direct hull and topsides construction, conversion or refurbishment at the yard (structural steel, marine and hull systems, piping, E&I, module fabrication, lifting and integration).
• Drive constructability reviews and design-for-construction input during FEED and detailed engineering to reduce rework and schedule risk.
• Monitor contractor progress, manpower, productivity, subcontractor performance and schedule float; escalate deviations with corrective action plans.
• Oversee mechanical completion, punch-list management, system handover and pre-commissioning readiness prior to sail-away.
• Plan and lead offshore installation, mooring hook-up, riser/umbilical pull-in, tie-ins, hook-up and commissioning support.
• Review and approve marine warranty, tow-out, station-keeping, lifting and SIMOPS procedures; ensure offshore readiness and logistics planning.
• Lead the offshore construction team and interface with marine spread, installation contractors and vessel management.
• Own construction interfaces across hull, topsides, mooring, SURF, drilling/subsea, ops and third-party vendors; maintain interface register and close out queries.
• Administer EPC/EPCI and fabrication contracts; support tendering, technical bid evaluation and contracting strategy for construction packages.

Key requirements

• 25+ years in offshore oil and gas with substantial senior construction leadership.
• Expert knowledge of FPSO design, engineering, construction, offshore installation and hook-up.
• Experience delivering across new-build, conversion and redeployment FPSO projects.
• Expert-level knowledge of hull structures and marine systems; multi-contractor interface management.
• Strong contract management including claims, variations and contractor performance.
• Project execution across multiple locations and yards; fluent English with strong reporting skills.
• Ability to work in multi-national, multi-cultural environments; offshore medical, BOSIET/HUET and travel readiness.

• Leadership under pressure
• Safety leadership
• Clear escalation and reporting
• FPSO design, engineering and offshore installation
• Hull structures and marine systems
• Mooring systems knowledge

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