Project Manager (Marine Engines)

direct search asia pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking a Project Manager to oversee marine engine service, repair and upgrade projects from planning through completion. The role requires coordinating customers, technical teams and service partners to deliver projects safely, within budget and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in marine engine services or ship repair, strong knowledge of diesel engines, and proven ability to manage scope, costs and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in marine engine services or ship repair.
• Strong technical knowledge of marine diesel engines (2-stroke and 4-stroke).
• Practical understanding of engine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair procedures.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with engine retrofits or commissioning is advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage contractual scope and variations.
• Good communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-management tools.
• Willing to travel to vessels, workshops and shipyards as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee marine engine projects, including overhauls, repairs, retrofits and upgrades.
• Define project scope, schedules, budgets, resources and deliverables.
• Review technical specifications and contractual requirements.
• Act as main customer contact, providing progress updates.
• Coordinate service engineers, workshops, suppliers and shipyards.
• Ensure availability of spare parts, tools and technical documentation.
• Monitor project costs, milestones and risks; implement corrective actions.
• Assess scope changes and coordinate variations for customer approvals.
• Provide technical coordination on engine issues with specialists as needed.
• Ensure work meets safety, quality and technical standards.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, acceptance and handover activities.
• Prepare project reports and final cost reviews; identify delivery improvements.

Skills

Project management

Marine diesel engine knowledge

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Marine Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Office Suite

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee marine engine service, repair and upgrade projects from planning through completion. The successful candidate will coordinate customers, technical teams and service partners to deliver projects safely, within budget and according to agreed schedules and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage marine engine projects, including overhauls, repairs, retrofits and upgrades.

• Define project scope, schedules, budgets, resource requirements and deliverables.

• Review technical specifications, service proposals and contractual requirements.

• Act as the main customer contact, providing progress updates and resolving project issues.

• Coordinate service engineers, workshops, suppliers, shipyards and vessel teams.

• Ensure the timely availability of spare parts, tools, equipment and technical documentation.

• Monitor project costs, milestones and risks, implementing corrective actions where required.

• Assess scope changes and coordinate variations, additional work and customer approvals.

• Provide technical coordination on engine-related issues, engaging specialists where necessary.

• Ensure work meets applicable safety, quality and technical standards.

• Coordinate testing, commissioning, acceptance and handover activities.

• Prepare project reports, completion documentation and final cost reviews.

• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in marine engine services, technical project management or ship repair.

• Strong technical knowledge of marine diesel engines, including 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines and associated systems.

• Practical understanding of engine maintenance, troubleshooting, overhauls and repair procedures.

• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources and subcontractors.

• Familiarity with engine retrofits, dual-fuel technology or commissioning would be advantageous.

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage contractual scope and variations.

• Good communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project-management tools.

• Willing to travel and attend vessels, workshops and shipyards as required.