Commercial Manager

STARK MARINE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine engineering company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to lead all commercial operations related to shiprepair, shipbuilding, and marine engineering projects. Responsibilities include preparing and negotiating contracts, managing project billing, monitoring subcontractor costs, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in commercial operations within the marine sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial operations related to shiprepair, shipbuilding, and marine engineering projects.
• Prepare and negotiate repair contracts, docking agreements, service orders, and variation orders.
• Conduct estimation and cost calculations for marine repair works, including material, manpower, and dry-docking charges.
• Review client specifications, attend vessel inspections, and prepare project quotations.
• Manage project billing, progress claims, and ensure timely collection of payments.
• Monitor subcontractor costs, material procurement, and ensure all expenses align with approved budgets.
• Identify commercial risks and advise management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ship owners, charterers, and marine vendors.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations and safety standards.
• Analyze market trends and propose strategies to improve profitability.

Job description

Lead all commercial operations related to shiprepair, shipbuilding, and marine engineering projects.

• Prepare and negotiate repair contracts, docking agreements, service orders, and variation orders.
• Conduct estimation and cost calculations for marine repair works, including material, manpower, and dry‑docking charges.
• Review client specifications, attend vessel inspections, and prepare project quotations.
• Manage project billing, progress claims, and ensure timely collection of payments.
• Monitor subcontractor costs, material procurement, and ensure all expenses align with approved budgets.
• Identify commercial risks (e.g., delay, additional scope, material price fluctuations) and advise management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ship owners, charterers, and marine vendors.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
• Analyze market trends, competitors’ rates, and propose strategies to improve profitability.