Commercial Lead: Ship Conversions & Special Projects

PaxOcean; Batam; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PaxOcean in Batam is seeking an Assistant Manager, Commercial (Ship Conversion & Special Projects) to support planning, execution, monitoring and commercial control of ship newbuilds and special projects.

The role ensures technical, schedule, cost and invoicing aspects comply with contracts, shipyard procedures, and regulatory standards, contributing to timely delivery and healthy cash flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of shipyard newbuilding, repair, or marine/offshore project management.
• Experience in invoicing, milestone payments, and commercial coordination.
• Strong understanding of shipbuilding contracts and commercial terms.
• Ability to interpret contracts, technical specs, and drawings.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management tools (MS Project, Primavera).
• Strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage ship newbuilding projects from contract signing to vessel delivery.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, procurement, planning, QA/QC, commissioning, and HSE teams.
• Monitor construction progress against schedules and milestones.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, material approvals, and class requirements.
• Assist in managing technical queries (TQs), design changes, and variation requests.
• Support owner, consultant, class, and flag state surveys and inspections.
• Plan and execute special projects such as vessel conversions, retrofits, life-extension works, upgrades, and green/energy-efficiency projects.
• Prepare, review, and submit project invoices; track payments and cash flow.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports; support management reviews with up-to-date data.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety & regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders; participate in client meetings with minutes.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's in Naval Architecture

Diploma in Marine Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

PaxOcean in Batam is seeking an Assistant Manager, Commercial (Ship Conversion & Special Projects) to support planning, execution, monitoring and commercial control of ship newbuilds and special projects.

The role ensures technical, schedule, cost and invoicing aspects comply with contracts, shipyard procedures, and regulatory standards, contributing to timely delivery and healthy cash flow.