Project Manager, Marine Refurbishment Projects, MAKINEN

I.S. Mäkinen Oy; Turku; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the marine industry is seeking an experienced Project Manager based in Turku, Finland. The role involves overseeing large-scale refurbishment projects for cruise ships and passenger ferries. Applicants should have strong project management experience, excellent team leadership skills, and fluency in English. This permanent position offers a collaborative work environment, with opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Supportive company culture

Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Permanent position in a growing global company

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the marine or shipbuilding industry.
• Proven ability to manage projects with large budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead refurbishment projects from start to finish.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Oversee large project organizations and coordinate teams.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership skills

Fluent English

Ability to manage complex projects

Mentoring mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Barona Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager for MAKINEN in a permanent position. The selected candidate will be recruited directly to MAKINEN’s organization.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree
• Work experience: 5 years
• Language skills: English

Job Summary

Salary Period: Monthly

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

The role involves strengthening MAKINENs Project Management team to lead demanding refurbishment projects for cruise ships and passenger ferries worldwide. This is a versatile position in the marine industry, requiring resilience, leadership, and the ability to keep projects on track under high expectations.

The position is based in Turku, Finland and involves international travel, as projects are executed globally.

Your Role

As a Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for delivering large-scale marine refurbishment projects from start to finish, with each project typically lasting around six months. You will lead the project team, manage subcontractors, ensure quality, and keep projects on time and on budget – balancing clients, schedules, budgets, and internal stakeholders.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Leading refurbishment projects
• Managing project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Overseeing large project organizations of 100+ workers, along with a management team of 20 people
• Coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution
• Acting as a steady and reliable leader under pressure
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members by sharing expertise
• Representing MAKINEN globally, with projects that may take you to shipyards in Spain, the Bahamas, Singapore, and beyond

Responsibilities

What We Expect from You

We are looking for an accomplished professional who has experience in the marine or shipbuilding industry and is ready to take on challenging, international projects. You are systematic, calm under pressure, and a team player.

We expect you to have:

• Strong project management experience, preferably from shipbuilding or refurbishment projects
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with large budgets and multinational teams
• A systematic and structured working style
• Excellent team leadership skills and resilience under pressure
• Fluent English skills (other languages are a plus)
• Willingness to travel internationally
• A mentoring mindset and willingness to share expertise with younger colleagues

What MAKINEN Offers You

At MAKINEN you will work in a highly independent role, while still having the support of an experienced management team and skilled colleagues.

You will be offered:

• A responsible and highly respected role in a global business environment
• The chance to work on some of the most exciting and challenging projects in the cruise industry
• A supportive and collaborative company culture where colleagues help each other succeed
• A permanent position in a growing global company

Interested?

Apply now and become part of MAKINENs journey. Recruitment is carried out in cooperation with Barona Engineering. The selected person will be directly employed by MAKINEN (I.S. M e4kinen Oy).

Please apply for the position via the provided link. For any questions, please contact Barona Engineerings Recruitment Manager Kristiina Vormala at [phone], best available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1-2 pm. For data security and GDPR reasons, we do not accept applications by email.

Have questions about this job? Contact our recruiter

Kristiina Vormala
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