Engineering Services Project Manager

sheffield energy pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Energy Pte. Ltd. in Singapore invites a seasoned LNG project executive to lead strategy, business development, and product/service development for LNG assets.

You will drive joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions, and coordinate post-acquisition integration while aligning with corporate goals. The role requires 10–15 years in LNG/offshore/marine sectors, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and deep knowledge of LNG infrastructure (LNGCs, FSUs, pipelines).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10–15 years of LNG, offshore, marine, shipbuilding, energy or large-scale infrastructure projects, with proven project management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of LNG infrastructure, including LNG carriers (LNGC), FSU/FSRU/FRU, pipelines and related facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning and lifecycle management of complex engineering projects.
• Good understanding of international engineering standards, classification society requirements, HSE, quality management systems and relevant statutory regulations.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, contractors, consultants and cross-functional teams while delivering projects within cost, quality and timeline objectives.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills with experience conducting technical evaluations, feasibility studies and engineering risk assessments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and drive strategy, business development, and product/service development for LNG assets.
• Lead joint venture, partnership, merger, and acquisition processes: conduct feasibility and decision-support studies, manage relationships with external stakeholders, and coordinate post-acquisition integration processes.
• Monitor and evaluate technological innovations and industry trends; carry out the integration of new technologies into product/service concepts and related feasibility studies.
• Set, monitor, and continuously improve cost and quality targets.
• Manage the technical requirements, classifications, plans, and specifications of products/services; define their characteristics and ensure the preparation of the necessary technical documentation.
• Coordinate the design of relevant equipment and systems; plan and manage engineering, process, and manufacturing procedures.
• Manage all activities related to the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of natural gas assets.
• Identify and develop new technologies, carry out feasibility studies, and ensure their integration into product/service concepts.
• Carry out vessel selection for natural gas investments; conduct procurement feasibility studies, and prepare, control, and approve investment budgets.
• Manage investment planning, budgeting, design, and engineering processes for LNGC, LNGTF, FSU, FSRU, and FRU vessels.
• Carry out compliance checks against classification society rules for vessels, identify requirements, conduct audits, and ensure implementation of required actions.
• Plan and manage vessel newbuilding, conversion, drydocking, and rehabilitation processes; ensure coordination with shipyards and engineering firms.
• Develop project concept designs; review candidate vessel projects, plans, and drawings, conduct suitability assessments, and submit them for senior management approval.
• Manage processes with third‑party engineering firms and suppliers; prepare technical specifications, follow up on bids and contracts, and carry out approval processes.
• Audit equipment, materials, and other products for compliance with technical specifications; participate in FAT and similar tests, and approve deliveries.
• Ensure coordination of operations under central procurement, local procurement, and JV scope; grant approvals within defined limits.
• Establish and manage project teams and coordinate technical communication; carry out project definitions in the ERP system and perform macro planning.
• Inspect field implementation of investment projects against project standards; approve spare parts and service requests.
• Prepare commercial and technical progress reports of projects and present them to senior management; carry out notifications regarding insurance scope, amount, and duration.
• Manage the commissioning, testing, warranty, and certification processes of natural gas vessel investment projects; prepare reports and communicate them to relevant units.
• Manage the design, procurement, manufacturing, and commissioning activities of natural gas pipeline projects; coordinate powership connections and testing processes.
• Carry out the connection, testing, and inspection of main engines and auxiliary equipment; organize third‑party service providers and subcontractors.
• Control and approve subcontractor progress payments related to commissioning processes.
• Manage the operational readiness, navigation, and voyage instruction processes of natural gas vessels.
• Prepare, control, and approve vessel operating budgets; monitor P&I and insurance processes.
• Carry out the selection of operating companies; manage communication and coordination processes; monitor operation, maintenance, and management processes within JV scope.
• Monitor STS (Ship-to-Ship) operations; plan and follow up on cargo procurement in line with powership consumption.
• Monitor and report the operational performance of natural gas vessels, and communicate this to senior management.
• Manage effectively and efficiently, and control the use of resources allocated to the department under his/her management, such as human resources, budget, equipment, and time.
• Set targets for team members; provide regular feedback to ensure these targets are achieved; create development plans; and effectively carry out performance evaluation processes by monitoring individual/team performance.
• Identify employees' training and development needs; plan annual leave; ensure that personnel matters such as promotions, leave, and title changes are carried out in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure coordination with other departments; carry out communication and representation duties with external stakeholders in accordance with company values and rules.
• Participate in recruitment processes for open positions within the department; provide input and contribute to decision-making processes in coordination with the HR Business Partner unit.
• Comply with the company's risk management approach.
• Comply with the company's Quality, Environment, and OHS procedures, instructions, and regulations, and monitor compliance with these rules.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Leadership

Multicultural teamwork

Strategic planning

Technical LNG knowledge

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Marine/Naval/Electrical or related

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out strategy, business development, and product/service development activities for LNG assets.
• In joint venture, partnership, merger, and acquisition processes: conduct feasibility and decision-support studies, manage relationships with external stakeholders, and coordinate post-acquisition integration processes.
• Monitor and evaluate technological innovations and industry trends; carry out the integration of new technologies into product/service concepts and related feasibility studies.
• Set, monitor, and continuously improve cost and quality targets.
• Manage the technical requirements, classifications, plans, and specifications of products/services; define their characteristics and ensure the preparation of the necessary technical documentation.
• Coordinate the design of relevant equipment and systems; plan and manage engineering, process, and manufacturing procedures.
• Manage all activities related to the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of natural gas assets.
• Identify and develop new technologies, carry out feasibility studies, and ensure their integration into product/service concepts.
• Carry out vessel selection for natural gas investments; conduct procurement feasibility studies, and prepare, control, and approve investment budgets.
• Manage investment planning, budgeting, design, and engineering processes for LNGC, LNGTF, FSU, FSRU, and FRU vessels.
• Carry out compliance checks against classification society rules for vessels, identify requirements, conduct audits, and ensure implementation of required actions.
• Plan and manage vessel newbuilding, conversion, drydocking, and rehabilitation processes; ensure coordination with shipyards and engineering firms.
• Develop project concept designs; review candidate vessel projects, plans, and drawings, conduct suitability assessments, and submit them for senior management approval.
• Manage processes with third‑party engineering firms and suppliers; prepare technical specifications, follow up on bids and contracts, and carry out approval processes.
• Audit equipment, materials, and other products for compliance with technical specifications; participate in FAT and similar tests, and approve deliveries.
• Ensure coordination of operations under central procurement, local procurement, and JV scope; grant approvals within defined limits.
• Establish and manage project teams and coordinate technical communication; carry out project definitions in the ERP system and perform macro planning.
• Inspect field implementation of investment projects against project standards; approve spare parts and service requests.
• Prepare commercial and technical progress reports of projects and present them to senior management; carry out notifications regarding insurance scope, amount, and duration.
• Manage the commissioning, testing, warranty, and certification processes of natural gas vessel investment projects; prepare reports and communicate them to relevant units.
• Manage the design, procurement, manufacturing, and commissioning activities of natural gas pipeline projects; coordinate powership connections and testing processes.
• Carry out the connection, testing, and inspection of main engines and auxiliary equipment; organize third‑party service providers and subcontractors.
• Control and approve subcontractor progress payments related to commissioning processes.
• Manage the operational readiness, navigation, and voyage instruction processes of natural gas vessels.
• Prepare, control, and approve vessel operating budgets; monitor P&I and insurance processes.
• Carry out the selection of operating companies; manage communication and coordination processes; monitor operation, maintenance, and management processes within JV scope.
• Monitor STS (Ship-to-Ship) operations; plan and follow up on cargo procurement in line with powership consumption.
• Monitor and report the operational performance of natural gas vessels, and communicate this to senior management.
• Manage effectively and efficiently, and control the use of resources allocated to the department under his/her management, such as human resources, budget, equipment, and time.
• Set targets for team members; provide regular feedback to ensure these targets are achieved; create development plans; and effectively carry out performance evaluation processes by monitoring individual/team performance.
• Identify employees' training and development needs; plan annual leave; ensure that personnel matters such as promotions, leave, and title changes are carried out in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure coordination with other departments; carry out communication and representation duties with external stakeholders in accordance with company values and rules.
• Participate in recruitment processes for open positions within the department; provide input and contribute to decision-making processes in coordination with the HR Business Partner unit.
• Comply with the company's risk management approach.
• Comply with the company's Quality, Environment, and OHS procedures, instructions, and regulations, and monitor compliance with these rules.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 10–15 years of relevant experience in LNG, offshore, marine, shipbuilding, energy or large-scale infrastructure projects, with proven project management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of LNG infrastructure, including LNG carriers (LNGC), Floating Storage Units (FSU), Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRU), Floating Regasification Units (FRU), pipelines and associated facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning and lifecycle management of complex engineering projects.
• Good understanding of international engineering standards, classification society requirements, HSE, quality management systems and relevant statutory regulations.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, contractors, consultants and cross-functional teams while delivering projects within cost, quality and timeline objectives.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills with experience conducting technical evaluations, feasibility studies and engineering risk assessments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and manage multiple projects concurrently.