Job Description & How to Apply Below
Travel: Regular - project site, port, and vessel attendance as required
Right to work / visa: Must be eligible to work in Italy
About the client
Our client is a confidential major marine contractor and port infrastructure developer with extensive experience delivering complex nearshore and offshore construction projects across Europe. The company is currently engaged in a significant port development programme in Genoa, Italy, requiring experienced project management leadership to coordinate marine operations and ensure safe, on-schedule delivery
Project
Breakwater extension and coastal protection works - Port of Genoa
Location
Port of Genoa, Italy - nearshore and offshore marine environment
Phase & window
Construction - starting September
Project scope
The assignment covers the construction phase of a major breakwater development project at the Port of Genoa. The Project Manager will be responsible for the full day-to-day management of offshore and nearshore construction operations, coordinating a multi-vessel marine spread and acting as the primary interface between the contractor, the client, port authorities, and local stakeholders throughout execution.
The role spans project site, office, and offshore environments, with vessel attendance required on an operational basis when needed.
Role overview
To manage and coordinate all offshore and nearshore construction operations for the Port of Genoa breakwater project - ensuring safe, on-schedule, and on-budget delivery while acting as the primary client and stakeholder interface throughout the execution phase.
Reporting line:
You will report to senior management and act as the main interface with the client and local stakeholders, coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and marine operations teams across all project phases.
Key responsibilities
Operations management
Manage day-to-day offshore and nearshore construction operations related to the breakwater project
Coordinate the activities of multiple vessels involved in marine construction works
Supervise contractors, subcontractors, and marine operations teams throughout execution
Resolve operational issues and support decision-making as they arise during construction
Attend site, office, and offshore meetings as required
Act as the main interface with the client and local stakeholders throughout the project
Liaise with port authorities and relevant local entities as required
Monitor progress and prepare regular reports for management and client representatives
Delivery & compliance
Ensure project delivery in line with schedule, budget, quality, and HSE requirement
Operate effectively both operationally and strategically across a dynamic construction environment
Marine construction operations delivered safely and on schedule across all project phases
Multi-vessel spread coordinated effectively with all operational issues resolved proactively
Regular progress reports delivered accurately and on time to management and client
Full compliance with HSE requirements maintained throughout the construction phase
Education
Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in marine, civil, or offshore engineering - or equivalent demonstrated exper
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience as Project Manager or equivalent on offshore or nearshore marine construction projects
Proven experience managing a marine spread and coordinating vessel operations
Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills in a construction environment
Solid understanding of offshore HSE and marine construction procedures
Experience in port, coastal protection, breakwater, or marine infrastructure projects
Familiarity with Italian port authority regulations and local stakeholder environment
Ability to operate effectively both operationally and strategically in a dynamic environment
Strong leadership and decision-making capability under operational pressure
Effective communicator with clients, authorities, and multicultural project team
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