Project Manager (Ship Repair & Newbuilding)

Kuok (Singapore) Limited; Batam; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Batam, Indonesia, to manage ship building and repair projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of project management experience, preferably in the marine sector, along with strong leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia/Malay is a plus. The role involves overseeing project activities, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management in ship repair or newbuilding or conversion.
• Sound knowledge of technical terminology used in marine environments.
• Working experience in costing, budget, planning, forecasting, scheduling, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage ship building/repair activities for assigned projects.
• Monitor and manage project activities and progress.
• Liaise with vendors and coordinate with commissioning teams.
• Ensure safe working environment on all projects.
• Provide coverage for the Shipbuilding Manager during absence.

Skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication (English, Bahasa Indonesia/Malay)

Education

Diploma/Degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Task

• Manage the ship building/ repair/ stacking/ lap up activities for assigned projects.
• Monitor & manage the activities of the project managers/assigned projects
• Monitor & liaise with various vendors for equipment & coordinate with commissioning teams

Responsibilities

• For managing all activities and progress related to the projects assigned.
• Read, understand & interpret the contract, technical specifications and drawings of the projects assigned.
• Monitor the progress of all projects under his responsibility on daily/weekly basis as applicable.
• Liaise with the trade managers/sub-con reps effectively to coordinate & achieve the project schedule effectively.
• Monitor closely the commercial aspects of all projects under him to ensure that the budgeted costs are maintained at all times
• Coordinate & liaise with the Owner reps, vendors & Class for smooth completion of equipment & system commissioning.
• Coordinate weekly production review meeting through the respective trade managers along with the Owner’s reps to bring out the pending issues for resolving amicably when needed.
• Ensure safe working environment on all projects assigned.
• Provide coverage for the Shipbuilding Manager during periods of absence, overseeing daily operations and ensuring project progress is maintained

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management in ship repair or newbuilding or conversion.
• Diploma/Degree in Naval Arch. or Marine Engineering or Equivalent.
• Good spoken & written English and knowledge on Bahasa Indonesia/Malay is preferable.
• Computer literate in word, excel, project & Auto Cad.
• Sound knowledge of technical terminology particularly that used in a marine environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills & leadership skill.
• Working experience in costing, budget, work break down structure, planning, forecasting, scheduling, progress management, reporting, etc.