Senior Yacht Project Manager: Refits & New Builds

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 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.