Project Manager (Marine Engineering Projects)

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Borr Drilling seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead engineering projects related to marine vessels. The role demands extensive technical knowledge in marine systems, solid leadership, and hands-on experience in ship design. The candidate must have a degree in Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience to ensure project milestones are achieved within budgets and timelines. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on high quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in marine engineering or offshore project management.
• Deep understanding of vessel detail design, including structural and outfitting systems.
• Independent, proactive, solution-driven with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead vessel-related engineering and outfitting projects from planning to delivery.
• Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP) including schedules and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Scheduling

Cost Control

Technical Communication

Conflict Resolution

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM Tools

Job description

About the Role
Our client is a marine-focused engineering and construction company looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to lead vessel-related engineering and outfitting projects from planning through delivery. This role calls for deep technical knowledge of marine systems, solid leadership skills, and hands-on experience in ship design and construction standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and coordinate technical clarifications with commercial and design teams.
• Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP), including schedules, budgets, and resourcing strategies.
• Ensure project milestones are achieved on time, deliverables meet client requirements, and work is delivered within budget.
• Lead internal coordination meetings and external client engagements to keep stakeholders aligned.
• Conduct project kickoff meetings to resolve outstanding issues and confirm the execution strategy.
• Work closely with engineering and design teams on technical deliverables; raise Technical Query Requests (TQRs) when clarity is needed.
• Submit Clarification Requests (CRs) for site-related issues and coordinate with the commercial team to formalise scope changes or additional works.
• Plan and oversee manpower deployment in collaboration with operations teams.
• Lead the on-site project team, resolve worksite issues promptly, and foster team collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor progress claims, validating against actual work completed.
• Implement tight controls on material usage and consumables.
• Provide regular project status updates to senior management and clients.
• Coordinate with the QA team for inspections, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in ship inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) as needed.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm technical specifications and delivery timelines.
• Attend client meetings to resolve technical and operational matters.
• Ensure before-and-after documentation (e.g., site photos) is systematically stored in the project folder.
• Manage project close-out activities, including final documentation submission and client satisfaction handover.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in marine engineering, ship design, or offshore project management.
• Deep understanding of vessel detail design, including structural, piping, HVAC, electrical, and outfitting systems.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM tools and familiar with AI-based design software and production drawing workflows.
• Solid knowledge of marine classification societies, statutory requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Skilled in project scheduling, cost control, and execution oversight.
• Independent, proactive, and solution-driven.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, particularly with cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution abilities

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.