Project Manager New Building (based in Singapore)

Comaea Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is hiring a Project Manager for new shipbuilding projects based in Singapore. This critical role involves oversight of the entire project lifecycle, ensuring quality standards and timelines are met in collaboration with international stakeholders. Candidates should possess substantial experience in managing maritime projects and technical expertise in ship design and construction.

Benefits

Key role in a global maritime organization

Exposure to complex projects across leading Asian shipyards

Collaborative international environment

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Qualifications

• 7-10 years project management experience in newbuilding projects.
• Experience in managing ship construction at international shipyards preferred.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of newbuilding projects across Asia.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across shipyards and subcontractors.
• Ensure risk management and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder Coordination

Technical Understanding

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Marine Mechanical or Naval Architecture Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Tracking Tools

Job description

Project Manager New Building

(Based in Singapore)

Comaea Consulting is an Executive Search and Talent Advisory firm specializing in the Maritime Industrial and Technology sectors. We are recognized as a global leader in shore-based maritime recruitment. With our offices in Singapore the UK and India and full-time consultants based in New Zealand Stockholm and Beijing we support the global hiring needs of leading maritime organizations.

We are hiring on behalf of a global MNC in the maritime industry with a well-established presence across Asia and Europe. The company is known for its focus on operational excellence safety and high-quality project execution in shipbuilding and conversion. We are looking to hire a Project Manager Newbuilding to be based in Singapore. This is a critical role for managing the successful execution and delivery of new shipbuilding projects primarily in Asia.

Your Role:As Project Manager you will take ownership of the full project lifecycle from contract signing design approval and planning to yard supervision commissioning and vessel delivery. You will lead and coordinate with internal teams shipyards classification societies and other stakeholders to ensure that the projects are delivered on time within budget and in compliance with the company s quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end delivery of newbuilding projects across Asia ensuring timelines budgets and quality standards are met.
  
• Plan and oversee contract signing plan approval hiring of site teams construction monitoring commissioning and final delivery.
  
• Lead stakeholder engagement across shipyards subcontractors and in-house teams.
  
• Provide technical and operational leadership ensuring risk management and contingency planning.
  
• Conduct regular site visits to shipyards and attend key project milestones.
  
• Monitor schedule cost control quality and compliance at each stage of the project.
  
• Report progress regularly to senior management and ensure project documentation is maintained.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Marine Mechanical or Naval Architecture Engineering.
  
• Minimum 7 10 years of project management experience in newbuilding projects within the maritime sector.
  
• Hands-on experience managing ship construction at Asian or international shipyards (China Korea or Japan preferred).
  
• Strong technical understanding of ship design classification requirements and project controls.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project tracking tools.
  
• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder coordination skills.
  
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
  
• Willingness to travel regionally for site supervision and key project events.
  

Benefits

• A key role in a global maritime organization known for technical excellence.
  
• Exposure to complex newbuilding projects across leading Asian shipyards.
  
• A collaborative international environment with opportunities for growth.
  
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
  

Recruitment Process:Please apply with an updated resume. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. Our team will review your application and a consultant will get in touch with you accordingly.

Comaea Consulting

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