Construction Manager – Marine Works (Expression of Interest)

We are inviting experienced Construction Managers – Marine Works to express their interest for future opportunities across major marine infrastructure projects in the Middle East and the UAE. The projects are expected to include complex marine works, coastal infrastructure, waterfront developments, and other technically demanding marine construction projects requiring experienced site leaders with a proven track record in managing large-scale field operations.

Your Contribution Site Leadership & Construction Management

• Lead and oversee marine construction activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project execution

• Manage the overall site execution structure, providing direction to the General Site Superintendent and coordinating Marine Site Superintendents responsible for specialized work packages

• Ensure marine construction activities are executed in accordance with project schedules, technical requirements, and quality standards

Marine Package Coordination

• Coordinate the execution of major marine construction packages including piling works, dredging, breakwaters, block walls, jetty construction, quay walls, and related coastal infrastructure

• Ensure effective integration and coordination between multiple marine construction disciplines throughout project execution

• Monitor site progress and support the resolution of construction challenges to maintain project performance

Technical Coordination

• Work closely with the Technical Manager and Marine Design Engineers to resolve engineering issues affecting marine construction activities

• Coordinate technical solutions related to hydrodynamic, geotechnical, and marine engineering challenges

• Support the implementation of engineering solutions to minimize disruption to construction schedules

Site Planning & Execution

• Coordinate marine construction resources, equipment deployment, and site logistics to support efficient project delivery

• Monitor project schedules and resource allocation in collaboration with planning teams

• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with project health, safety, and quality requirements

Your Profile Education

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in marine construction management

• Between 60% and 70% of your professional experience gained within main contractor organizations

• Proven project delivery experience within the United Arab Emirates and/or the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of marine construction methodologies and site execution

• Experience managing marine construction packages including piling, dredging, breakwaters, quay walls, jetties, block walls, and related coastal infrastructure

• Strong knowledge of marine construction sequencing, site logistics, equipment deployment, and resource planning

Skills & Working Style

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Practical, hands-on approach to marine construction management and field execution

• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary construction teams within demanding marine project environments

What to Expect This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) for future project opportunities and does not represent an immediate vacancy.

Candidates whose experience closely aligns with upcoming project requirements will be contacted as opportunities become available.

Successful candidates may be considered for major marine infrastructure, coastal development, waterfront, and port-related projects across the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

About Cabo Norte Professionals

Cabo Norte Professionals is a team of highly driven recruitment experts based in Belgium with 20 years of in-house recruitment expertise in Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, France, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.

It’s our talent to find yours! We recruit candidates for our clients’ companies as if it were for our own. We share our passion for their business with you. We get you inspired. Tell you all about their story and vision and your possible future role herein. We make it personal, tailored to your ambition and expectations. After all, you are not looking for a job, but a career offering possibilities, perspective and growth. We are here to pave your way to success.

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