Project Manager

Fraser Yachts Group; Viareggio; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FRASER is a world-leading yacht chartering and management company seeking a Project Manager to join our Viareggio, Italy team. The role oversees refits and new build projects, acting as the owner's technical expert and representative, ensuring contract compliance and quality on board.

You will coordinate yards, designers, and contractors, monitor schedules and budgets, report progress to clients, conduct site visits, and lead the project management team including specialists.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in yachting or maritime sector.
• Strong knowledge of superyacht construction, engineering systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Degree in naval architecture or marine engineering is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Act as owner's representative for new builds or refits, liaising with yards, designers, contractors, and classification societies.
• Monitor progress and ensure compliance with specifications, regulations, and quality standards.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure project alignment and lead the interior project team.
• Regularly report to clients on status, risks, and milestones.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and quality control assessments.
• Manage scope changes and mitigation strategies.
• Attend FAT, HAT, SAT, and lead delivery and final acceptance.

Skills

Project management

Maritime industry knowledge

Yacht construction knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

FRASER is a world-leading company in yacht chartering, brokerage, yacht marketing, yacht management and new builds. Our experience, track record and portfolio are unchallenged. We operate in an industry devoted to delivering the highest levels of luxury. We facilitate rare and extraordinary experiences, and we manage a broad portfolio of immensely valuable yachts, superyachts and megayachts. Fraser’s dedicated 240+ member team are chosen for their enthusiasm, empowered by deep knowledge and inspired to think innovatively.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Viareggio, Italy.

Position Overview

The project manager oversees refits and new build projects and is acting as the owner’s technical expert and representative. He/she will provide the owner with technical advice, assist in the negotiation and provide with regular feedback to the owner and FY technical manager. The Project Manager ensures compliance of the project with all the elements of the contract, technical specifications, progress, and the quality control of the works on board.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as the owner’s representative for new build or refit projects, liaising with shipyards, designers, contractors, and classification societies.
• Monitor progress and ensure compliance with contractual specifications, industry regulations, and quality standards. Oversee and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project alignment. Drive the project management team for the project : interior project manager, project engineer, project surveyor, consultant and experts.
• Regularly report to clients on project status, risks, and milestones.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and quality control assessments.
• Manage changes in project scope, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Attend FAT, HAT, SAT, lead delivery procedures, and final acceptance processes.

Skills/Requirements

• Proven experience in project management within the yachting or maritime sector (minimum 5 years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of superyacht construction, engineering systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering , or a related field is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.