Project Manager - Shipyard

Soechi Group.; Tanjung Balai Karimun; On-site; IDR 450,000,000 - 750,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Multi Ocean Shipyard in Indonesia is seeking an experienced New Build Project Manager to lead shipbuilding projects from kick-off through vessel delivery, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

You will manage master schedule, coordinate with engineering, planning, procurement, production, QA/QC, HSE, and commercial teams, and oversee milestones from steel fabrication to sea trials. English proficiency and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant shipbuilding experience, especially in newbuilding projects.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager / Senior Superintendent in a shipyard or newbuilding environment.
• Strong understanding of shipbuilding processes, project planning, production, commissioning, and vessel delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in project scheduling, cost control, budgeting, resource planning, and progress monitoring.
• Experience coordinating with Ship Owners, Class, Flag, vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools; knowledge of MS Project or Primavera is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of newbuilding projects, from project kick-off through construction, commissioning, sea trials, and final delivery.
• Develop, monitor, and control the master project schedule, milestones, deliverables, and project progress.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Production, QA/QC, HSE, Commissioning, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor project cost, budget, resources, scope, and schedule, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Review and ensure proper understanding of shipbuilding contracts, technical specifications, drawings, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with Owners/Owner's Representatives, Class, Flag, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders.
• Lead regular project and production meetings, track outstanding issues, and ensure timely resolution of critical project matters.
• Oversee key construction milestones including steel fabrication, block assembly, erection, outfitting, commissioning, sea trials, and vessel delivery.
• Monitor procurement and equipment delivery to ensure alignment with the project schedule.
• Identify project risks, delays, technical issues, and potential cost impacts, and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, environmental, classification, and statutory requirements throughout the project.
• Prepare regular project progress reports, forecasts, and management updates.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams to achieve project objectives and successful vessel delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Coordination

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Naval Architecture

Marine Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Multi Ocean Shipyard is looking for an experienced New Build Project Manager to lead and manage shipbuilding projects from project kick-off through vessel delivery.

This role will be responsible for ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of newbuilding projects, from project kick-off through construction, commissioning, sea trials, and final delivery.
• Develop, monitor, and control the master project schedule, milestones, deliverables, and project progress.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Production, QA/QC, HSE, Commissioning, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor project cost, budget, resources, scope, and schedule, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Review and ensure proper understanding of shipbuilding contracts, technical specifications, drawings, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with Owners/Owner's Representatives, Class, Flag, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders.
• Lead regular project and production meetings, track outstanding issues, and ensure timely resolution of critical project matters.
• Oversee key construction milestones including steel fabrication, block assembly, erection, outfitting, commissioning, sea trials, and vessel delivery.
• Monitor procurement and equipment delivery to ensure alignment with the project schedule.
• Identify project risks, delays, technical issues, and potential cost impacts, and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, environmental, classification, and statutory requirements throughout the project.
• Prepare regular project progress reports, forecasts, and management updates.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams to achieve project objectives and successful vessel delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, preferably with significant experience in newbuilding projects.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager / Senior Superintendent in a shipyard or newbuilding environment.
• Strong understanding of shipbuilding processes, project planning, production, commissioning, and vessel delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in project scheduling, cost control, budgeting, resource planning, and progress monitoring.
• Experience coordinating with Ship Owners, Class, Flag, vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools; knowledge of MS Project or Primavera is an advantage.
• Willing to be based at Multi Ocean Shipyard, Tanjung Balai Karimun, and travel as required.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead major shipbuilding projects within a growing maritime organization.
• Exposure to a dynamic shipyard environment and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities.

Company: Multi Ocean Shipyard

Employment Type: Full-time

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