Operations Project Manager Subsea Cable Expert Landfall

Description

Jifmar is a worldwide maritime operator. As a core business we charter workboats for our clients. But Jifmar is much more than just a charterer, we provide our clients a real support to the creation of their maritime project. Since its creation in 2005, Jifmar has been able to differentiate itself by offering its customers a tailor-made service and pushing back the boundaries of what is available in the maritime industry based on innovation. For Jifmar, innovation is a driver.

A strategic position within a fast-growing company

An international dimension with large-scale projects

The opportunity to work on varied and stimulating assignments

A caring and collaborative working environment.

Mission

As a key technical and operational expert, you will oversee cable landfall projects from tendering and engineering phases through to offshore and onshore execution. You will play a critical role in project delivery, client relationships and business development.

• Lead the technical preparation and execution of subsea cable landfall projects, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery.

• Support tendering and business development activities through installation strategy development, technical input, planning, costing and risk assessment.

• Validation of pull-in methods: HDD, open-cut trench, direct pull.

• Analyse survey data (bathymetry, geophysics and geotechnics) and define installation and burial methodologies according to site conditions.

• Supervise offshore and onshore operations, ensuring operational excellence, HSE compliance and cable integrity throughout all critical phases.

• Real-time coordination between marine and onshore teams: pull-in, HDD preparation, TJB, burial, surveys.

• Manage inspection, maintenance and repair activities in the nearshore environment.

• Act as the technical focal point for clients, subcontractors and suppliers, defending technical solutions and ensuring successful project delivery.

• Lead project performance including schedule, budget, reporting, contractual risk management, variation orders and claims.

More informations :

• Permanent Contract

• Location : Aix-En-Provence, déplacements fréquents à prévoir à l’international

• Salary : Based on experience

Profile

• Engineering degree in Maritime, Offshore, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience within the subsea cable industry.

• Significant hands-on experience in cable landfall and shore-end operations.

• Proven experience managing complex offshore and nearshore projects from tendering through execution.

• Strong understanding of cable installation constraints, pulling operations, cable protection systems and survey data interpretation.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams including marine assets, survey, diving, ROV and civil works activities.

• Knowledge of offshore and marine industry standards (DNV, BV or equivalent) is an advantage.

• Fluent in English and French.

• Strong field leadership and ability to operate autonomously.

• Excellent decision-making skills in demanding operational environments.

• Strong client-facing and communication skills.

• Ability to build credibility with end clients, contractors and stakeholders.

• Business-oriented mindset with a proven ability to contribute to securing new contracts.

• Hands-on, energetic and solution-driven approach.

• Strong international mobility and willingness to travel extensively.