Country Manager/ Offshore Project Manager (West Africa)

Position: Country Manager / Offshore Project Manager (West Africa)
Reports to: Vice President, Operations
Job Type: Permanent | Expat Rotational or Residential
Work Schedule: Hybrid (Houston Office + Rotational Travel)
Location: Houston, TX & West Africa

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the oil & gas Industry. Our client, an international EPC company, has a permanent opportunity for a Country Manager/ Offshore Project Manager for a rotational expat assignment to support offshore brownfield EPC projects across West Africa.
Job Summary
The Country Manager will act as the company’s primary representative in West Africa, overseeing the execution of offshore brownfield engineering projects while coordinating closely with the Houston engineering office. The position requires a technically strong, commercially minded leader capable of managing complex projects, client relationships, and in-country operations.

Travel to West Africa will be rotational (typically one month on / one month in Houston) depending on project activity and client requirements.

Job Description
 

• Serve as the company’s primary representative in West Africa, managing client relationships and supporting ongoing and upcoming offshore EPC projects.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring coordination between the Houston engineering team and in-country operations.
• Lead interface management and resource coordination across engineering disciplines and project functions.
• Directly manage select offshore brownfield projects from planning through execution.
• Support business development efforts including proposals, cost estimates (CTRs), and project schedules.
• Maintain close communication with Houston leadership regarding project progress, commercial conditions, and business opportunities in West Africa.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality procedures.
• Coordinate logistics for personnel travel and support local teams as required.
• Promote the company’s values and best interests in all interactions with clients, partners, and regulatory bodies.

Requirements
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of experience as a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager delivering upstream oil & gas EPC projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with offshore facilities; brownfield CAPEX project experience preferred.
• Strong technical background with multi-discipline engineering exposure.
• Proven experience developing proposals, cost estimates, CTRs, and project schedules.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Experience in international or remote operations, preferably within Africa or similar environments.
• Willingness to travel and work overseas on a rotational basis (approx. one month on / one month in Houston).
• Prior cross-cultural experience essential.

Preferred Attributes
 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional presence with clients, peers, and senior management.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation abilities.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented.
• Confident presentation and interpersonal skills.

Why Work Here
 

• Join a world-class engineering firm with a 40+ year track record delivering pioneering offshore projects across the globe.
• Be part of an organization recognized for developing some of the industry’s first deepwater and subsea facilities, setting global benchmarks for innovation and safety.
• Work within a diverse, technically strong team driving both conventional upstream and downstream projects and the energy transition.
• Gain global exposure through a hybrid Houston West Africa role, combining home-office collaboration with in-country project leadership.
• Enjoy a permanent position with competitive compensation, rotational uplift, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
• Play a key leadership role in expanding project execution and client relationships in a strategically important region.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established EPC Company who are driving forward increasingly specialised and innovative solutions in the Oil & Gas industry. The successful applicant will receive competitive base salary, annual bonus, as well as an uplift whilst in country, per diem, housing, comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401K match, holidays/ PTO, and more. For more information on this opportunity or others, please contact Mishu Ventura.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.