Project Manager

V.Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

V.Group in Chennai seeks a Project Manager to oversee project delivery from start-up to acceptance, plan and supervise feasibility and design studies, site supervision, and surveys. You will support MD on expanding local operations, manage customer relationships, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires a university degree in marine/mechanical/naval architecture, 5 years post-graduate experience, and strong client and communication skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in Marine/Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture.
• 5 years post graduate experience in naval architecture, marine or electrical engineering.
• Track record in tendering process and cost estimation.
• Hands on and ‘can do’ approach to the business.
• Must be prepared to travel extensively and at short notice.
• Excellent track record with clients and very good communication skills.
• Hold a recognised Project Management qualification commensurate with the position.
• Computer literate with MS Office Professional (including MS Project), also knowledge of AutoCAD, Mathcad, FEA.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance up to UK Secret.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of designated projects from start-up through to acceptance.
• Prepare proposals and project budgets.
• Prepare project and quality plans with traceable records.
• Monitor technical and financial performance of projects.
• Prepare monthly project progress reports.
• Manage resources and supervise junior staff.
• Mentor staff and support performance reviews.
• Identify, negotiate and appoint subcontractors and suppliers.
• Tender pricing and customer negotiations.
• Manage project profitability.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Tendering

Cost estimation

MS Project

Travel readiness

Education

University Degree in Marine/Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Mathcad

FEA

Job description

Job Description:

Location Country: India

Work Location: Chennai

Who are V?

As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

To undertake the role of Project Manager, ensuring that projects are managed in accordance with the quality management system, Group policies and marine industry standards.

Supporting Managing Director on further development of local operations, enhance network of partners, manage customer relationships and supervise the execution of projects

To plan, supervise, manage, and perform tasks such as: feasibility studies, design studies, detail design, plan approval work, site supervision, ship condition surveys, damage investigations, specification writing, cost estimating.

To provide assistance to all V.Group offices on technical matters.

To support the General Manager in the development of technical and project management capability (people, processes and tools).

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

The Project Manager will have responsibility for the delivery of designated projects from start-up through to acceptance.

Primary Duties Include

• Preparation of proposals.
• Preparation of project budgets.
• Preparation of project and quality plans ensuring that records of all work are kept in a systematic and traceable manner.
• Monitoring the technical and financial performance of projects.
• Preparation of monthly project progress reports in accordance with business requirements.
• Resource management of projects, delegation and supervision of junior staff.
• Assisting the Project Director with Staff performance and development reviews and acting as a mentor for more junior staff.
• Identifying, negotiating, and appointing subcontractors and suppliers.
• Tender pricing of projects and negotiation with the potential customers.
• Managing the profitability of the projects.

What can I expect in return?

V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Essential

• University Degree in Marine / Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture
• 5 year post graduate experience in naval architecture, marine or electrical engineering.
• Track record in tendering process and cost estimation
• Hands on and ‘can do’ approach to the business
• Must be prepared to travel extensively and at short notice
• Excellent track record with clients and very good communication skills.
• Hold a recognised Project Management qualification commensurate with the position.
• Computer literate with knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Office Professional (including MS Project), also knowledge of bespoke design software i.e. AutoCAD, Mathcad, FEA.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance up to UK Secret.