Project Controller

Comaea Consulting Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the maritime sector is seeking a Project Controller to support newbuilding and vessel conversion projects. This role involves coordinating project schedules, tracking costs, and ensuring effective communication among diverse teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–3 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Benefits

Dynamic role in a global maritime project team

Opportunity to grow within an internationally respected company

Competitive compensation

Supportive professional environment

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of project coordination or controls experience in shipbuilding, marine, oil & gas, or EPC industries.
• Familiarity with project tools such as MS Project, SAP, Primavera, or equivalent.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project schedules and trackers in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Prepare and follow up on meeting minutes and action item logs.
• Track project costs and assist with budget vs. actual updates on a monthly basis.
• Support stakeholder communication, ensuring timely follow-ups.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Primavera

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Full time

5mo ago , from Comaea Consulting Pte. Ltd

Comaea Consulting is an Executive Search and Talent Advisory firm specializing in the Maritime, Industrial, and Technology sectors. We are recognized as a global leader in shore‑based maritime recruitment. With our offices in Singapore, the UK, and India, and full‑time consultants based in New Zealand, Stockholm, and Beijing, we support the global hiring needs of leading maritime organizations.

We are hiring on behalf of a global MNC in the maritime industry with a growing project team in India. The company leads newbuilding and vessel conversion projects across Asia, known for delivering quality, compliance, and timely execution. As part of this expansion, we are looking to hire a Project Controller – Newbuilding Projects to be based in Mumbai. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with global stakeholders and contribute to the success of complex shipbuilding programs through structured project control, analytics, and interdepartmental coordination.

Project Controller (Based in Mumbai, India)

The Project Controller will play a key role in supporting project execution by ensuring accurate tracking of schedule, cost, and risk elements, maintaining updated documentation, and providing coordination support between engineering, procurement, and site teams. Reporting to the Project Manager, this role ensures timely and actionable insights for informed decision‑making and project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project schedules and trackers in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Prepare and follow up on meeting minutes and action item logs.
• Track project costs and assist with budget vs. actual updates on a monthly basis.
• Support stakeholder communication, ensuring timely follow‑ups with engineering, procurement, and site teams.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to collect deliverables and elevate delays or risk indicators.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports to support internal and external reviews.
• Assist with project coordination tasks, vendor communication, and site-level updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field.
• 2–3 years of project coordination or project controls experience in shipbuilding, marine, oil & gas, or EPC industries.
• Familiarity with project tools such as MS Project, SAP, Primavera, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Strong communication and time‑management skills with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• A dynamic role in a global maritime project team delivering industry-leading newbuilding programs.
• Opportunity to grow within an internationally respected company.
• Exposure to high-value marine EPC projects and cross-functional collaboration.
• Competitive compensation and a supportive professional environment.

Recruitment Process

Please apply with an updated resume. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. Our team will review your application, and a consultant will get in touch with you accordingly.