Dredging Works Manager at NMDC Group · Abu Dhabi

The Dredging Works Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and executing dredging operations to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, quality, and environmental requirements. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, managing marine assets, coordinating with clients and subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with NMDC and regulatory standards.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and project management capabilities.
• Sound knowledge of dredging methodologies and marine construction techniques.
• Strong understanding of contractual and commercial aspects of marine projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of international HSE and environmental standards applicable to marine construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all dredging operations, including capital dredging, maintenance dredging, reclamation, beach nourishment, breakwater, and port development projects.
• Develop and implement project execution plans, work schedules, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate the deployment and utilization of dredgers, support vessels, floating equipment, and plant.
• Monitor daily production, project progress, and operational performance to achieve project targets.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor project teams, including Engineers, Superintendents, Surveyors, and Marine Supervisors.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, environmental regulations, and marine safety requirements.
• Review hydrographic surveys, dredging progress reports, and production data to optimize operations.
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation measures.
• Prepare regular progress reports and present project updates to senior management and clients.
• Resolve technical and operational challenges while maintaining project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Coastal Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree is an advantage.