Plan, coordinate, and oversee dredging projects from initiation to completion, ensuring all technical, financial, and operational objectives are met.
Lead the preparation and submission of tender for the projects, commercials management, negotiaiton and ensuring compliance with client requirements and internal standards.
Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks effectively.
Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities to maintain positive relationships and ensure project compliance.
Collaborate with the business development team to identify new project opportunities, develop proposals, and participate in client presentations.
Monitor project progress and produce regular reports for senior management and stakeholders.
Ensure all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures are strictly followed on-site and in project execution.
Facilitate cross-functional communication between technical teams, operations, finance, and procurement.
Conduct site visits and inspections to verify work quality and adherence to project specifications.
Negotiate contracts and agreements with subcontractors and suppliers.
Support post-project evaluations and implement lessons learned for continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, (Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field). A Master’s degree is an advantage.
Proven INTERNATIONAL experience (10+ years) managing dredging AND/or marine construction projects.
Ability to prepare and review technical and commercial tender documents.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Strong understanding of dredging processes, equipment, and maritime regulations.
Experience in business development with focus on tendering and bid management in the dredging/marine sector.
Excellent project management skills including scheduling (MS Project or similar), budgeting, and resource allocation.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance.
A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.
A simulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities.
A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee well-being.
You will be part of an international and multi-cultural team of colleagues within a group that is worldwide active and contains many nationalities.
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What We Do
DEME (Euronext Brussels: DEME) is a leading contractor in the fields of offshore energy, dredging & infra, environmental remediation, trenching and marine infrastructure. DEME also engages in concessions activities in offshore wind, marine infrastructure, green hydrogen, and deep-sea mineral harvesting. The company can build on almost 150 years of experience and is a front runner in innovation and new technologies. DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, the reduction of emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of mineral resources. DEME can rely on more than 5,300 highly skilled professionals and operates one of the largest and most technologically advanced fleets in the world. DEME realised a turnover of 3,285 million euro with an EBITDA of 596 million euro in 2023
