Docking Project Manager

The Yard Brisbane; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yard Brisbane is seeking an experienced Docking Project Manager to coordinate and deliver vessel projects in a busy shipyard environment. Based in Brisbane, you will manage docking, repairs and refits from arrival through to redelivery, while engaging clients, subcontractors and service providers to meet schedule, budget and quality targets.

You will work directly with the COO and project teams to define scopes, manage risks, and maintain open communication with vessel owners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marine project management, shipyard operations, vessel repair, refit or docking.
• Strong understanding of vessel repair methodologies and coordination of multiple marine trades.
• Experience in project scheduling, subcontractor coordination and progress reporting.
• Experience supporting tender development, obtaining quotations and preparing project variations.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage scope changes and identify cost and schedule risks.
• Strong organisational, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage docking and vessel repair projects from vessel arrival and delivery into the shipyard through execution, quality verification and final redelivery to the client.
• Liaise with clients before vessel arrival to clarify work scopes, specifications and special requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, critical paths and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate internal trades, subcontractors and specialist service providers to manage work sequencing, resources and competing priorities.
• Support tender and quotation development through technical input, scope definition, subcontractor pricing and project planning.
• Work with the Project Accountant to monitor project budgets, expenditure, subcontractor costs and forecast financial outcomes.
• Prepare and substantiate project variations, including scope descriptions, cost estimates and schedule impacts, for client review and approval.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and resolve issues affecting cost, schedule, quality or delivery.
• Maintain effective communication with vessel owners, captains, client representatives and other stakeholders.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, outstanding work, quality documentation and project close-out to support successful vessel redelivery.

Skills

Marine project management

Shipyard operations

Vessel repair & docking

Coordination of marine trades

Project scheduling & subcontractors

Tender development & quotations

Cost & schedule risk management

Safety & quality mindset

Communication & negotiation

Education

Trade or engineering qualification

Job description

The Yard Brisbane specialises in the maintenance, repair and refit of marine vessels, including tugboats, barges, trawlers, superyachts and other vessels up to 600 tonnes displacement.

We are seeking an experienced Docking Project Manager to coordinate and deliver vessel projects safely, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will work closely with TYB’s Projects and Operations Teams, clients, subcontractors and specialist service providers to coordinate project delivery, manage schedules and variations, and maintain effective client communication in a dynamic shipyard environment.

About the role

The Yard Brisbane specialises in the maintenance, repair and refit of marine vessels, including tugboats, barges, trawlers, superyachts and other vessels up to 600 tonnes displacement.

We are seeking an experienced Docking Project Manager to coordinate and deliver vessel projects safely, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will work closely with TYB’s Projects and Operations Teams, clients, subcontractors and specialist service providers to coordinate project delivery, manage schedules and variations, and maintain effective client communication in a dynamic shipyard environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage docking and vessel repair projects from vessel arrival and delivery into the shipyard through execution, quality verification and final redelivery to the client.

• Liaise with clients before vessel arrival to clarify work scopes, specifications and special requirements.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, critical paths and delivery milestones.

• Coordinate internal trades, subcontractors and specialist service providers to manage work sequencing, resources and competing priorities.

• Support tender and quotation development through technical input, scope definition, subcontractor pricing and project planning.

• Work with the Project Accountant to monitor project budgets, expenditure, subcontractor costs and forecast financial outcomes.

• Prepare and substantiate project variations, including scope descriptions, cost estimates and schedule impacts, for client review and approval.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks and resolve issues affecting cost, schedule, quality or delivery.

• Maintain effective communication with vessel owners, captains, client representatives and other stakeholders.

• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental and quality requirements.

• Coordinate inspections, outstanding work, quality documentation and project close-out to support successful vessel redelivery.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in marine project management, shipyard operations, vessel repair, refit or docking.

• Strong understanding of vessel repair methodologies and the coordination of multiple marine trades.

• Experience in project scheduling, subcontractor coordination and progress reporting.

• Experience supporting tender development, obtaining quotations and preparing project variations.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage scope changes and identify cost and schedule risks.

• Strong organisational, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• A practical, solutions-focused approach and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

A trade or engineering qualification will be highly regarded. Experience coordinating multiple concurrent vessel projects and specialist subcontractors will be an advantage.

Why join The Yard Brisbane?

Join an established Brisbane shipyard delivering diverse marine maintenance, repair and refit projects. Apply your technical and project management skills in a hands-on environment working with a broad range of vessels, clients and specialist marine service providers.