Senior HUC Manager - Offshore Commissioning
Posted date [2026-09-24]
(ID: 52429)
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McDermott is a global engineering and construction company delivering advanced solutions for the energy sector. The company focuses on transforming energy resources into essential products through innovative, technology-driven approaches across the full project lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning. With operations in more than 30 countries, McDermott combines a skilled workforce, specialized marine assets, and international fabrication capabilities to support large-scale energy projects. The organization plays a key role in developing efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Senior HUC Manager - Offshore CommissioningJob Snapshot
Role: Senior HUC Manager - Offshore Commissioning
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Project Management
Experience: 15+ years in offshore oil and gas, including minimum 5 years in a similar role
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Senior HUC Manager in Dubai, UAE to lead the planning and delivery of Hook Up and Commissioning activities for an assigned offshore project. The role carries responsibility for HUC execution planning, engineering team management, offshore campaign readiness, marine spread strategy, budget control, client coordination, risk management, and safe execution.
The Senior HUC Manager will direct multiple offshore work scopes and coordinate internal teams, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and marine resources. Strong operational and commercial awareness is required to monitor cost and progress, identify emerging risks, establish mitigation measures,
and maintain safe and efficient delivery throughout offshore campaigns.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Project Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
HUC Planning and Delivery
* Review, define, and develop the project Hook Up and Commissioning scope and associated deliverables.
* Develop HUC execution plans and detailed schedules covering assigned offshore activities.
* Manage the assigned HUC team and ensure planned work is delivered in accordance with project requirements.
* Coordinate with internal departments to maintain alignment across execution strategies and interfaces.
* Lead constructability reviews and ensure identified actions are agreed and closed using safe and cost-effective solutions.
* Manage the project readiness process and ensure readiness requirements are completed, reported, and agreed before mobilization.
* Ensure detailed work scopes are prepared, scheduled, and supported by appropriate manpower.
* Manage multiple offshore campaigns while coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
Marine and Offshore Operations
The position is responsible for strategic planning and management of the offshore marine spread required for Hook Up and Commissioning execution.
* Manage marine spread requirements, including jack-up barges, workboats, and supply boats.
* Coordinate offshore resources to support scheduled HUC activities.
* Monitor daily progress throughout execution campaigns.
* Lead daily offshore coordination calls and address issues affecting execution.
* Maintain a strong focus on personnel safety throughout offshore operations.
* Mobilize offshore when required to provide visible leadership and direct operational support.
Commercial and Cost Control
* Control and manage the assigned HUC budget.
* Monitor expenditure and report performance against budget and Estimate at Completion requirements.
* Maintain awareness of cost implications arising from execution decisions and changing project conditions.
* Identify areas requiring mitigation where cost or progress deviates from the project plan.
* Ensure execution strategies consider both operational requirements and commercial impact.
Client and Stakeholder Coordination
* Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the client.
* Conduct project meetings with client representatives.
* Establish alignment on execution strategies, deliverables, schedules, and project priorities.
* Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders throughout HUC planning and execution.
* Define critical subcontractor and vendor requirements in advance and ensure responsibilities are appropriately assigned.
* Manage competing project priorities while maintaining clear communication across multiple interfaces.
Risk, Safety and Readiness
* Conduct HAZID and SIMOPS workshops applicable to project execution.
* Identify and manage business and operational risks.
* Identify opportunities that can improve project execution.
* Ensure offshore activities are appropriately planned before mobilization.
* Maintain safe working practices throughout Hook Up and Commissioning operations.
* Provide leadership during offshore execution to reinforce project safety and operational expectations.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering.
* 15+ years of experience in offshore oil and gas.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar HUC management role.
* Strong experience managing Hook Up and Commissioning scopes for offshore projects.
* Ability to manage HUC engineering teams, offshore campaigns, and multidisciplinary project interfaces.
* Experience planning and managing offshore marine spreads, including jack-up barges, workboats, and supply boats.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, monitor cost, and report Estimate at Completion performance.
* Experience with constructability reviews, project readiness activities, HAZID, and SIMOPS workshops.
* Ability to manage operational risks and establish appropriate mitigation measures.
* Strong client and stakeholder management capability.
* Ability to manage multiple work scopes and offshore campaigns simultaneously.
* Willingness to mobilize offshore as required to provide direct leadership during execution.
About McDermott International, Ltd
McDermott is a provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry, supporting projects from concept through commissioning. Its capabilities span complex offshore and onshore energy infrastructure, including subsea developments, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, fabrication, and construction.
Operating across more than 54 countries with over 30,000 employees, McDermott combines locally focused teams with globally integrated engineering, fabrication, and marine construction resources to support energy projects and the development of infrastructure for the energy transition.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Project Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
HUC Planning and Delivery
* Review, define, and develop the project Hook Up and Commissioning scope and associated deliverables.
* Develop HUC execution plans and detailed schedules covering assigned offshore activities.
* Manage the assigned HUC team and ensure planned work is delivered in accordance with project requirements.
* Coordinate with internal departments to maintain alignment across execution strategies and interfaces.
* Lead constructability reviews and ensure identified actions are agreed and closed using safe and cost-effective solutions.
* Manage the project readiness process and ensure readiness requirements are completed, reported, and agreed before mobilization.
* Ensure detailed work scopes are prepared, scheduled, and supported by appropriate manpower.
* Manage multiple offshore campaigns while coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
Marine and Offshore Operations
The position is responsible for strategic planning and management of the offshore marine spread required for Hook Up and Commissioning execution.
* Manage marine spread requirements, including jack-up barges, workboats, and supply boats.
* Coordinate offshore resources to support scheduled HUC activities.
* Monitor daily progress throughout execution campaigns.
* Lead daily offshore coordination calls and address issues affecting execution.
* Maintain a strong focus on personnel safety throughout offshore operations.
* Mobilize offshore when required to provide visible leadership and direct operational support.
Commercial and Cost Control
* Control and manage the assigned HUC budget.
* Monitor expenditure and report performance against budget and Estimate at Completion requirements.
* Maintain awareness of cost implications arising from execution decisions and changing project conditions.
* Identify areas requiring mitigation where cost or progress deviates from the project plan.
* Ensure execution strategies consider both operational requirements and commercial impact.
Client and Stakeholder Coordination
* Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the client.
* Conduct project meetings with client representatives.
* Establish alignment on execution strategies, deliverables, schedules, and project priorities.
* Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders throughout HUC planning and execution.
* Define critical subcontractor and vendor requirements in advance and ensure responsibilities are appropriately assigned.
* Manage competing project priorities while maintaining clear communication across multiple interfaces.
Risk, Safety and Readiness
* Conduct HAZID and SIMOPS workshops applicable to project execution.
* Identify and manage business and operational risks.
* Identify opportunities that can improve project execution.
* Ensure offshore activities are appropriately planned before mobilization.
* Maintain safe working practices throughout Hook Up and Commissioning operations.
* Provide leadership during offshore execution to reinforce project safety and operational expectations.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering.
* 15+ years of experience in offshore oil and gas.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar HUC management role.
* Strong experience managing Hook Up and Commissioning scopes for offshore projects.
* Ability to manage HUC engineering teams, offshore campaigns, and multidisciplinary project interfaces.
* Experience planning and managing offshore marine spreads, including jack-up barges, workboats, and supply boats.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, monitor cost, and report Estimate at Completion performance.
* Experience with constructability reviews, project readiness activities, HAZID, and SIMOPS workshops.
* Ability to manage operational risks and establish appropriate mitigation measures.
* Strong client and stakeholder management capability.
* Ability to manage multiple work scopes and offshore campaigns simultaneously.
* Willingness to mobilize offshore as required to provide direct leadership during execution.
About McDermott International, Ltd
McDermott is a provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry, supporting projects from concept through commissioning. Its capabilities span complex offshore and onshore energy infrastructure, including subsea developments, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, fabrication, and construction.
Operating across more than 54 countries with over 30,000 employees, McDermott combines locally focused teams with globally integrated engineering, fabrication, and marine construction resources to support energy projects and the development of infrastructure for the energy transition.
