Construction Manager – Fire Protection System Upgrade
Location: Offshore, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the full offshore execution of a fire protection system upgrade across multiple platforms. The role requires strong leadership in offshore construction, strict adherence to safety requirements, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver a high-risk upgrade project safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Lead all offshore construction activities related to the installation of firewater pumps, foam systems, monitors, piping and associated suppression equipment.

• Ensure construction works follow approved drawings, specifications and applicable industry standards.

• Oversee demolition, replacement and refurbishment of existing fire protection infrastructure.

Planning & Coordination

• Develop, maintain and monitor detailed construction schedules aligned with overall project milestones.

• Coordinate closely with Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement and Marine teams.

• Manage offshore logistics, material movement and vessel/barge mobilisation.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety procedures and ensure all personnel hold required offshore certifications.

• Oversee the work permit and approval process and ensure full compliance.

• Implement, monitor and improve the site safety management programme.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with relevant fire protection, mechanical and construction codes.

• Manage punch lists, mechanical completion documentation and pre-commissioning activities.

• Ensure proper documentation for handover including as-built records and construction dossiers.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with project teams, marine operations and platform personnel.

• Participate in progress and coordination meetings, providing accurate reporting.

• Support factory, integration, site and performance testing with relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering or similar.

• Minimum of 10 years’ offshore construction experience, ideally within fire protection or mechanical upgrade projects.

• Strong technical understanding of offshore fire protection systems, foam and suppression technologies, and associated piping systems.

• Proven experience with safety and permit-to-work systems for offshore operations.

• Project management certification is beneficial.

• Ability to prepare and maintain detailed micro-schedules.

Deliverables

• Construction Execution Plan

• Daily and weekly progress reporting

• Safety audits and incident logs

• As-built documentation

• Final construction closeout package