Executive Lead, Shipbuilding Projects

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd in Singapore West (Benoi Road) seeks a VP/Head of Projects for shipbuilding to lead complex shipbuilding programs from start-up through warranty closure. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage contracts, schedules, safety, and quality while maintaining excellent client relationships.

The role requires extensive leadership in shipbuilding, strong commercial acumen, and a track record of delivering large-scale projects under demanding schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 15–20 years of relevant shipbuilding/marine project leadership experience.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale shipbuilding projects from award to warranty closure.
• Strong knowledge of shipbuilding processes, procurement, construction and safety.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with clients and authorities.
• PMP or equivalent certification will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipbuilding project execution and oversee the project team (EDC, Procurement, E&C, Production).
• Manage contracts, technical specs, schedule, safety, quality and cost.
• Oversee S/PJMs in management of contracted projects.
• Ensure framework for timely update of transactions is adhered to.
• Develop, approve and implement PMP, Start-Up and Close-out till warranty closure.
• Administer and execute projects per CTS and safety standards and company policies.
• Organize the Project Team and fortify required positions for project management functions.
• Manage customer expectations and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Chair project post-mortems and share lessons learned with stakeholders.
• Manage and update QPM with best practices.
• Motivate and mentor managers and engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd in Singapore West (Benoi Road) seeks a VP/Head of Projects for shipbuilding to lead complex shipbuilding programs from start-up through warranty closure. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage contracts, schedules, safety, and quality while maintaining excellent client relationships.

The role requires extensive leadership in shipbuilding, strong commercial acumen, and a track record of delivering large-scale projects under demanding schedules.