Company: Saipem

Project: NFPS 3

Job Title: Hook-Up Manager

Location: Doha, Qatar

About us:

Saipem is a global leader in engineering services for the design, construction and operation of complex infrastructures and plants in the energy sector, both offshore and onshore.

With our five business lines - Asset Based Services, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions - we are One Company present in around 60 countries with over 30,000 employees of more than 130 nationalities, providing the world the innovative excellence of our people and our partners for over 65 years.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Department: Offshore Operations-Hook Up

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Hook-Up Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing all offshore hook-up and commissioning activities for the Qatar Energy COMP3 Greenfield and Brownfield scope. The role includes managing planning, execution, coordination, and safe delivery of offshore construction, fabrication, and commissioning works. The candidate must ensure compliance with project schedules, quality standards, and HSSE regulations while optimizing offshore execution efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Management & Execution

• Lead and manage all hook-up and commissioning activities for offshore installations, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute offshore campaigns, including Greenfield, Brownfield, and modification works.
• Drive alignment between engineering, procurement, fabrication, and offshore execution teams to optimize hook-up strategies.
• Ensure readiness for offshore mobilization, focusing on materials, personnel, logistics, work packs, and safety measures.

2. Technical Leadership & Coordination

• Provide leadership in Greenfield and Brownfield hook-up activities, including topsides installation, tie-ins, and commissioning.
• Supervise and coordinate offshore construction, installation, and commissioning of piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical systems.
• Manage interfaces with fabrication yards, installation vessels, and offshore teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Work closely with the Commissioning, HSE, QA/QC, Marine, and Operations teams to ensure successful handover of offshore facilities.

3. HSE, Quality & Compliance

• Enforce HSE policies, risk assessments, and offshore work permit systems to ensure a safe working environment.
• Implement and uphold project quality standards, conducting inspections and audits to ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all offshore construction activities align with Qatar Energy and Saipem’s Right First Time principles.

4. Planning & Budgeting

• Develop detailed hook-up schedules aligned with project execution strategies and offshore campaign timelines.
• Monitor and control offshore execution costs, ensuring adherence to target cost models, including lump sum, reimbursable, and unit rate contracts.
• Lead readiness reviews, peer reviews, and assurance gates to ensure project milestones are achieved as planned.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary interface with the client (Qatar Energy), contractors, and offshore site teams.
• Engage with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to resolve technical queries and optimize offshore work sequences.
• Facilitate coordination between the Hook-Up team, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure seamless project completion.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Minimum 20+ years of experience in offshore oil & gas projects, with extensive exposure to hook-up, commissioning, and offshore construction.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale offshore hook-up campaigns for topsides, pipelines, and subsea developments.
• Experience working in both Greenfield and Brownfield environments, handling tie-backs, platform modifications, and topsides installations.
• Strong background in project execution strategies, fabrication, offshore installation, and commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with HSSE management, risk assessments, offshore safety leadership, and PTW systems.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, including construction, marine, QA/QC, commissioning, and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, cost control, and offshore execution planning.
• Experience in managing offshore projects in harsh marine environments, such as the Middle East.

Certifications & Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Qatar Energy’s offshore execution and commissioning standards is an advantage

Key Attributes:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive offshore execution teams.
• Highly organized with a problem-solving mindset to resolve offshore execution challenges.
• Commercially aware and capable of working within a cost and schedule framework.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with offshore teams, engineering, and senior management.
• Adaptability to manage changing offshore priorities and unforeseen construction carryover works .

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take on this challenging role and contribute to the success of Saipem's projects, please submit your CV in English by clicking on the link below.