Technical & Operations Manager – NSI LATAM

About the role

Fugro is looking for a Technical & Operations Manager for its Nearshore Site Investigation (NSI) business across Latin America, based in Ciudad del Carmen. The role leads application-driven technical leadership and operational execution for NSI, geophysics and metocean, covering LNG, FLNG, desalination, offshore wind and coastal infrastructure. It acts as the primary LATAM counterpart to the NSI Service Line (Americas) and ensures safe, efficient and profitable project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Align global NSI strategy with LATAM execution, technology deployment and asset strategy, and co-lead strategic bids and complex opportunities
• Lead technical support for nearshore and marine projects, including LNG/FLNG, desalination, offshore wind and coastal/port infrastructure, and turn them into standardized approaches and scalable delivery frameworks
• Own technical and operational readiness for NSI projects: resource planning, execution strategies, logistics and mobilization, and ensure as-bid matches as-executed
• Support winning complex opportunities, from solution definition and technical differentiation to desktop studies, FEED and investigation campaigns
• Support the Opening, Middle and Closing phases of the commercial excellence framework, working with sales leadership and proposals and estimation
• Build relationships with LNG/FLNG developers, offshore wind developers, EPC contractors, regulators and government agencies, and help shape regulatory frameworks, technical standards and market entry strategies
• Drive operational excellence: productivity, cost control, standardization and digital workflows, and consistent execution across countries
• Mentor technical and operations talent, build a regional NSI community and promote knowledge sharing through conferences, papers and industry engagement
• Identify strategic partnerships, new technologies and R&D opportunities aligned with LATAM needs

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Geosciences or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred
• 12-15+ years in geotechnical, geophysical or marine services
• Strong experience in nearshore site investigation and marine/coastal environments
• Proven track record in operations, project execution, technical leadership and client-facing roles, in multi-country settings
• Fluent in Spanish, English and Portuguese
• Strong technical and operational credibility, commercial awareness in bidding, and leadership in matrix organizations