Contract Manager Smit Lamnalco

Smit Lamnalco is part of the Boskalis group of companies. Working at Smit Lamnalco is about providing marine support services tailored to the unique operational needs of our global customers in local markets. Our promise to our clients is to provide the best marine services possible, no matter how challenging the environment or how remote the location.

In Nigeria, Smit Lamnalco provides technical services to AfrikDelta Marine Limited (ADML). ADML is a 100% Nigerian owned marine and offshore services company, established to provide premium, safe, reliable and efficient services to the major oil and gas companies in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea.

The company is managed by an experienced team of marine industry expert and has become the leading indigenous provider of marine services in the region.

As a Contract Manager, you play a key role in delivering high-quality services to our clients in line with contractual agreements. You ensure smooth execution across managerial, operational and technical aspects, while keeping a strong focus on client satisfaction and solid financial performance.

Throughout the contract lifecycle, you act as a trusted partner—driving efficiency, maintaining oversight, and ensuring outcomes that meet both client expectations and business goals.

Your activities will be among others:

• Ensure that operations are performed in a professional, efficient and cost effective manner.
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with the Client.
• Make sure that the contractual obligations are met to the full satisfaction of the customer.
• Conduct regular performance review meetings on basis of pre-agreed performance parameters.
• Ensure all operations are undertaken in a safe and secure manner and in full compliance with the company’s SLIMS policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all operational and vessel personnel comply with all relevant regulations as well as Operational and SHEQ policies and procedures and that non-compliance is analyzed, evaluated and corrective/preventive actions are swiftly being taken.
• In close cooperation with HR you will provide a dequate training and development of all staff under responsibility.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals of shore staff, Captains working on board the tugs in the contract and appraisal of chief engineers along with the technical department.
• Provide input to annual budgets and monthly/quarterly performance reports and monitor the financial performance of the contract and ensure the contract budget is being achieved.

Your qualities 

• For this position we are looking for a candidate who already lives in Nigeria.
• Relevant marine operating experience.
• Preferably sea-going experience as Master, Chief Officer or Chief Engineer.
• In-depth understanding and experience of Marine Industry and Terminal Operations.
• Onshore management experience.

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment:  A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditions: This is a great opportunity for a talented and motivated professional who is keen and eager to join an International Marine company. Smit Lamnalco offers a competitive compensation & benefit package.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself .

Extra information

• Full/part-time job: The position of contract manager is a full-time (40 hours a week) job.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of a contract manager. Please contact Sandra Hofstede, senior corporate recruiter via our careers page.

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.