Construction Lead - OSSEM

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Construction Lead OSSEM at IOTA GROUP is a role in Houston for Mozambique LNG, reporting to the MzLNG OSSE Package Lead. You will ensure mechanical completion and on-time delivery of package components, align design with construction and testing plans, enforce the procurement plan, verify materials with QA/QC, coordinate field activities, review contractor documentation, and witness FAT/EFAT/SIT while delivering daily updates and weekly reports. Requirements include 15+ years in site construction with 10+ in subsea EPC, offshore/onshore experience, strong organization and communication, and US citizenship. Based in Houston, 12 months, frequent travel to Ingleside, start July 2026. Apply with a resume highlighting subsea EPC delivery, QA/QC coordination, and stakeholder communication.

Company Description

Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.

This position is for Mozambique LNG project. 

Job Description

The job holder will be part of the CPI (Company Provided Items) Team and will report to the MzLNG Onshore Subsea Support Equipment (OSSE) Package Lead. Will represent client and the MzLNG project at Houston and Ingleside (Texas, US) in different working locations such as contractor’s offices, workshops and construction yards.

- Ensure that the components included in his package (chemicals boosting/injection pumps, hydraulic power units, etc.) will be mechanically completed and delivered as per project schedule and according to Company and project quality standards.

- Ensure consistency of design with construction and testing plans.

- Ensure respect of the procurement plan.

- Ensure, with the support of the QA/QC team, materials of components received on site and associated documentation are as per project specifications.

- Coordinate and manage on site activities as agreed with the OSSEM Package lead.

- Review project documentation produced by Contractors (e.g. GA drawings, assembly procedures, testing procedures, packing and transportation plans, etc.) and provide feedback to the OSSE package leads.

- Coordinate with the MzLNG project logistic lead and Contractor logistic team in charge of packaging and shipment for correct delivery.

- Coordinate resources in the construction team and guarantee permanent Company presence in fabrication yards.

- Witness FAT/EFAT/SIT activities.

- Provide daily updates by email to MzLNG OSSEM Package Lead and produce weekly report for the use of the project team

- Monitor planning progress and reporting.

- Participate to meetings and workshops with contractors.

Qualifications

- Minimum experience: 15 years of experience in site construction management with proven track record in similar positions with minimum of 10 years in subsea EPC projects.
- Proficient level of knowledge and experience and safe working practices on offshore construction projects.
- Thorough understanding of the onshore/offshore construction environment.
- Excellent organizational ability and commitment to meeting deadlines
- Strong communication and proficient presentation skills and capable of representing the Company and the project in front of third parties and other stakeholders in a professional and organized manner.
- Team worker capable of working autonomously
- Ability to get along well with others and take a pragmatic approach to problem solving situations.
- Ability to multi-task and work as part of small and flexible team.
- Fluency in the English language.

- Only US citizens

Additional Information

• Base location: Houston, TX, resident
• Duration of assignment: 12 months
• Travel: Frequent (weekly) travels between Houston and Ingleside, TX
• Start Date: July 2026.