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.
Why join us?
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.
Missions
Your Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
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, frequent international travel
Salary : Based on experience
Profil
Qualifications & Experience
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.
Personal Skills
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.