Project Superintendent- Shipyard

KIM HENG MARINE & OILFIELD PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KIM HENG MARINE & OILFIELD PTE LTD is seeking a Ship Project Manager to oversee repair and maintenance projects in a dynamic shipyard environment. You will coordinate multidisciplinary activities, allocate resources, and ensure safety and quality standards are met to meet vessel turnaround schedules.

The role requires hands-on experience in shipyard projects, ability to read engineering drawings, and strong leadership to manage subcontractors and timelines.

Qualifications

• Must have diploma or degree in marine engineering or related discipline.
• Experience coordinating ship repair and maintenance projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and repair specifications.
• Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily execution of ship repair and maintenance projects from vessel arrival to completion.
• Coordinate hull, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, blasting/painting and other repair activities.
• Plan and allocate manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources.
• Monitor progress, schedule, and vessel turnaround times; address delays.
• Coordinate with shipowners, vessel crew, Class surveyors and inspectors for compliance.
• Manage subcontractors to enforce quality and HSE requirements.
• Identify additional repair works and obtain client approvals for variations.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and final handover.
• Collaborate with QA/QC to ensure compliance with drawings and Class requirements.

Skills

Project management

Ship repair

Client coordination

Reading drawings

HSE compliance

Education

Diploma/Degree in Marine Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Manage and coordinate ship repair and maintenance projects, ensuring timely execution, compliance with quality and safety standards, and effective resource allocation to meet vessel turnaround schedules in a dynamic shipyard environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily execution of ship repair and maintenance projects from vessel arrival to completion and departure to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate hull, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, blasting/painting, and other repair activities to maintain project workflow
• Plan and allocate manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources to optimize project efficiency
• Monitor project progress, productivity, schedule, and vessel turnaround time to identify and address delays
• Coordinate with shipowners, vessel crew, Class surveyors, and third-party inspectors to ensure project compliance and communication
• Manage subcontractors to enforce adherence to project, quality, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements
• Identify additional repair works, coordinate technical assessments, and obtain client approval for variations to control scope changes
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list clearance, and final handover to meet contractual obligations
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, Class requirements, and approved procedures
• Enforce shipyard HSE/Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements, including controls for hot work, confined space, lifting, and work-at-height
• Prepare daily progress reports, manpower reports, look-ahead schedules, and project status updates to maintain stakeholder visibility
• Identify project risks, delays, and constraints, implementing recovery actions to maintain schedule and quality standards

Required competencies and certifications

• Diploma or Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Shipbuilding, Offshore Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant shipyard experience
• Strong hands‑on experience in ship repair, maintenance, conversion, or marine/offshore projects
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and repair specifications

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Knowledge of hull/structural, mechanical, piping, and general ship repair activities
• Experience managing subcontractors, manpower, and multiple work fronts
• Familiarity with shipyard production methods, Class requirements, and marine repair standards
• Planning, coordination, problem‑solving, and client‑management skills
• Ability to work under tight vessel turnaround schedules and in a fast‑paced shipyard environment