Paris-based Newbuild & Conversion Project Lead

AVENTA; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Based in Paris area

Regular international travel

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AVENTA is seeking a Newbuild and Conversion Project Manager to join our Paris-area team. You will steer vessel newbuilds and conversions from technical specs through shipyard selection, sea trials and delivery, with frequent travel to shipyards mainly in Asia.

You will report to the Newbuild and Projects Director and replace them when absent. The role requires travel 60–100 days/year and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in maritime engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years maritime project experience (newbuilds or conversions).
• Experience managing vessel construction from specs to sea trials.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical assessments during project and construction phases.
• Select design office and steer conceptual studies for prototypes.
• Write/adjust specs to rules, class, and company standards.
• Manage supplier selection and factory acceptance tests.
• Visit shipyards and evaluate offers and selections.
• Supervise plan approvals for hull, accommodation, deck, machinery, piping, and electrical.
• Monitor construction with site teams and shipyard PM; report delays/cost overruns.
• Lead sea trials, vessel acceptance and commissioning.
• Handle flag inspections and certificates for French-flagged vessels.
• Support warranty claims and post-delivery disputes.

Skills

Maritime engineering

Project management

Shipyard coordination

Sea trials

MS Office

Bilingual FR/EN

Education

Maritime engineering degree

Tools

Naval architecture software

Job description

AVENTA is seeking a Newbuild and Conversion Project Manager to join our Paris-area team. You will steer vessel newbuilds and conversions from technical specs through shipyard selection, sea trials and delivery, with frequent travel to shipyards mainly in Asia.

You will report to the Newbuild and Projects Director and replace them when absent. The role requires travel 60–100 days/year and fluency in French and English.