Assistant Project Manager

Allseas; Delft; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance based salary raises and bonuses

30 holiday days per year

Company-sponsored fitness scheme

On-the-job training and coaching

Job summary

Qabird in Delft, Netherlands is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee critical work packages in complex offshore projects. You will coordinate teams, manage budgets, and ensure project compliance with HSE standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor or Master in engineering or commerce, along with 3-5 years of project management experience. The role requires strong communication skills, a willingness to travel, and fluency in English. Benefits include competitive salary, 30 holiday days, and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in project management or coordination, preferably in a technical context.
• Affinity with complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Basic understanding of contract management and interest in commercial aspects.
• Willingness to travel and occasionally work offshore.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical documentation, drawings, and specifications; ensure quality and compliance.
• Develop detailed schedules from concept design until commissioning and testing and ensure proper progress reporting onsite.
• Monitor costs and man-hours; prepare accurate forecasts and reports.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure smooth collaboration.
• Prepare cost estimates, progress reports, and forecasts for stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Team coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor or Master in Civil, Mechanical, Offshore Engineering, Economics, or Commerce

Job description

At Allseas, we deliver innovative solutions for complex offshore projects. Our Departments related to project management handle a wide range of projects: from major investment projects and vessel upgrades to operational and commercial offshore activities.

We are looking for Assistant Project Managers to take ownership of critical work packages. Based on your experience and interests, we will determine which team is the best fit for you.

Your Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you play a key role in the preparation and execution of complex offshore projects. You ensure your work are delivered on time, within budget, and according to the highest quality and HSE standards. Depending on the department and type of project, your focus may vary: from managing operational and client-facing activities in commercial projects to driving technical innovation and vessel upgrades in non-commercial projects.

Responsibilities

Non-commercial Projects

• Engineering & Documentation: Coordinate technical documentation, drawings, and specifications; ensure quality and compliance.
• Planning & Coordination: Develop detailed schedules from concept design until commissioning and testing and ensure proper progress reporting onsite.
• Supplier Management: Work closely with internal teams and subcontractors for technical delivery and material supply.
• Budget & Reporting: Monitor costs and man-hours; prepare accurate forecasts and reports.
• HSE & Quality: Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality requirements throughout all project phases.
• Team Coordination: Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure smooth collaboration between engineering, asset management, operations, and HSE.
• Process Optimization: Implement improvements in project processes and contribute to strategic innovations.

Typical projects: vessel conversions and modifications, crane upgrades, in‑house developments such as the topsides lift system, construction of new‑build vessels, etc.

Commercial Projects

• Planning & Coordination: Develop detailed schedules for offshore installations and operational activities.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain close contact with clients, suppliers, and authorities to safeguard commercial agreements and permits.
• Contract Management: Handle contract changes, concessions, and commercial aspects; negotiate variations and claims.
• Budget & Reporting: Prepare cost estimates, progress reports, and forecasts for internal and external stakeholders.
• Team Coordination: Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure smooth collaboration between engineering, operations, and HSE.
• Risk Management: Identify commercial and operational risks and develop mitigation plans.

Typical projects: installation and decommissioning of platforms in the wind and oil and gas sectors, as well as installation of pipelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master in Civil, Mechanical, Offshore Engineering, Economics, or Commerce.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in project management or coordination, preferably in a technical context.
• Affinity with complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of contract management and interest in commercial aspects.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel and occasionally work offshore.

Benefits

• Competitive industry benchmarked salary and excellent pension.
• Performance based salary raises and bonuses.
• 30 holiday days per year, flexible working hours.
• Company-sponsored fitness scheme.
• On‑the‑job training, study budgets and coaching.
• A close‑knit community, BBQs, parties, sportive events and Friday afternoon drinks.