Offshore Structural Department Manager

Title:

Offshore Structural Department Manager

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

**This role may be based in either our Bangalore or Chennai office**

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Structural Department Manager to lead and manage our offshore structural engineering discipline across global operations.

This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of structural engineering solutions across offshore oil & gas, marine, and energy transition projects.

You will serve as the technical authority for offshore structural engineering while providing governance, leadership, and strategic direction across all activities—including topsides, jackets, floating systems, and associated infrastructure —aligned with KBR’s engineering management systems, project requirements, and industry standards.

• Department Leadership & Strategy

Lead and develop the Offshore Structural Engineering Department across global execution centers

Establish and continuously improve structural engineering standards, procedures, and best practices in line with KBR management systems

Align departmental strategy with business growth objectives and project delivery goals

Support capability development and strengthen offshore positioning for future projects

• Technical Authority & Governance

Act as the technical authority for offshore structural engineering

Ensure compliance with: International codes and standards

Project specifications and contractual requirements

KBR Engineering Management Systems and procedures

Approve design philosophies, methodologies, and key technical decisions

Evaluate and approve deviations from standards where required

• Project Delivery Oversight

Oversee delivery across all project phases: Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Engineering, and PMC

Ensure execution of: Topsides structures (process modules, living quarters, bridges)

Jackets and substructures

Floating systems (FPSO and offshore platforms)

Structural modelling, analysis, and weight engineering

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards

Drive seamless integration with multidisciplinary teams

• Resource & Capability Management

Plan, recruit, and manage offshore structural engineering resources

Develop competency frameworks and structured training programs

Build a high-performing global delivery team leveraging multi-location talent

• Proposal & Estimation Support

Lead structural engineering inputs for bids and proposals

Provide: Manhour estimates

Project scheduling inputs

Technical solutions and value engineering proposals

Support business development and winning strategies

• Quality Assurance & Technical Audits

Ensure compliance with KBR Quality Management Systems

Lead discipline audits and technical reviews

Drive continuous improvement and implement lessons learned

• Stakeholder & Interface Management

Collaborate with: Project Engineering Managers and discipline leads

Clients and engineering partners

Fabrication yards and construction teams

Ensure strong coordination across disciplines (Mechanical, Piping, E&I, Marine)

• Digital & Engineering Systems

Promote adoption of digital engineering and 3D modelling practices

Ensure effective use of structural analysis tools (e.g., SACS, SESAM )

Maintain integrity and consistency of engineering data

Key Deliverables

Structural engineering deliverables across the full project lifecycle

Department resourcing and competency development plans

Engineering compliance and audit reports

Proposal estimates and technical documentation

Continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)

20+ years of offshore structural engineering experience

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