Project Manager (Marine Sector)

TUAN ENGINEERING (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced project manager to oversee vessel repairs. The role requires at least 10 years of experience in marine engineering project management, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of regulatory standards. This position involves coordinating with multiple departments, managing project costs, and ensuring safety compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in marine engineering vessel repair project management.
• Understanding of vessel detail design, including structural, piping, HVAC, electrical and outfitting systems.
• Solid knowledge of marine classification societies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets and resource allocations.
• Track daily/weekly progress and forecast budgets and deliverables.
• Lead diverse teams and mentor staff.
• Ensure project work adheres to quality standards.

Skills

Marine engineering project management

Leadership

Cost control

Communication skills

Job description

Job scope as below:-

1. Project Planning, Execution & Coordination

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets and resource allocations for vessel repairs.
• Coordinate activities with all relevant departments engineering, procurement, production, quality control and external stakeholders.
• Act as a single point of contact, managing daily interactions with clients, vendors, technical teams, and regulatory bodies.

2. Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Track daily/weekly progress and forecast schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Organize review meetings, prepare reports, meeting minutes, manage documentation, final technical deliverables, and project closure.

3. Budget, Cost & Commercial Control

• Monitor project costs closely to meet budgetary goals and manage variation orders or changes due to scope adjustments.
• Handle invoicing, accruals, and finances in coordination with budget and finance teams.

4. Risk Management & Safety Compliance

• Conduct risk and lifting plan assessments, identify potential project delays, and implement mitigation plans.
• Enforce safety standards and regulatory compliance, including HSE and classification society requirements.

5. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead diverse teams (project managers, engineers, supervisors), allocate tasks, and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with clients, manage expectations and maintain stakeholder satisfaction.

6. Technical & Regulatory Acumen

• Interpret and apply technical contract documents, drawings, specifications, and marine rules.

7. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all project work adheres to quality standards, classification and safety guidelines and industry policies.
• Oversee documentation control throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements as below:-

• Minimum 10 years of experience in marine engineering vessel repair project management.
• Understanding of vessel detail design, including structural, piping, HVAC, electrical and outfitting systems.
• 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.