Project Manager – New Build (Marine)

RRECRUITER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RRECRUITER PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of new-build shipbuilding projects in Singapore.

You will own safety, schedule, cost, quality, stakeholder engagement, risk, and project team leadership across multi-discipline teams. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture, with 7+ years of relevant PM experience, and proven ability to manage complex cross‑functional programs, budgets, and governance in marine or

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Business, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of project management experience, preferably in shipbuilding or marine environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with cross-functional teams and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of planning, cost control, risk, change, and governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Primavera P6 or marine project management certifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of new-build shipbuilding projects.
• Define scope, objectives, resources, timelines, budgets, and delivery strategies.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and monitor milestones.
• Lead cross-functional teams with direction and mentorship.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities.
• Monitor costs against budgets and manage variations and change orders.
• Communicate with sponsors, customers, and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide regular status updates, forecasts, and data-driven reports.
• Drive continuous improvement with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Change management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Naval Architecture degree

Business degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and drive the planning and execution of new-build shipbuilding projects. The role will have overall responsibility for project delivery, including safety, schedule, cost, quality, stakeholder management, risk, and project team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of new-build shipbuilding projects in accordance with project management standards and contractual requirements.
• Define project scope, objectives, key deliverables, resources, timelines, budgets, and delivery strategies.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, monitor progress, and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Lead cross-functional internal and external teams, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship to support effective project delivery.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities, including timely mitigation and escalation where required.
• Monitor project costs and expenditures against approved budgets, manage variances, and support timely management of variation orders.
• Manage project scope and changes through appropriate change-control processes while assessing business and operational impacts.
• Maintain effective communication with project sponsors, customers, management, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular project status updates, forecasts, and reports to management, supported by relevant project data and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement and a collaborative, high-performing project environment, with a strong focus on safety, quality, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of relevant project management experience, preferably in shipbuilding, marine, engineering, manufacturing, or other complex project environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving cross-functional teams, budgets, schedules, risks, and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, cost control, risk management, change management, and project governance.
• Strong written, verbal communication, presentation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Primavera P6, PMP certification, or relevant marine/project management certification will be an advantage.