Senior Project Engineer, Marine / Shipbuilding

TALENT TRADER GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Singapore is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee day-to-day activities on marine projects. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Marine Engineering or related field, possesses strong project management skills, and has at least 1 year of relevant experience. The role includes monitoring progress, coordinating with trades, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Opportunities for growth exist for those with more experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in newbuild or ship repair projects.
• Completion of Ship Repair Manager Course is preferred.
• Willingness to work onboard vessels and on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities of assigned projects.
• Monitor project progress and report updates.
• Liaise with trades to coordinate activities safely.

Skills

Project management

Customer relationship management

Safety compliance

Cost management

Scheduling

Education

Diploma/Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Naval Architecture

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day construction activities of assigned projects.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and report updates, issues, and risks to the Senior/Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Conduct VSCC meetings and ensure ship work safety, cleanliness, and compliance with safety standards.
• Liaise with trades to coordinate activities and construction efforts to achieve progress safely, within schedule, and on budget.
• Plan, develop, and organize the construction effort to formulate cost-effective strategies that support project schedule and budget.
• Ensure all changes to specifications, work scope, and drawings are properly documented.
• Review man-hour allocations, duration forecasts, and resource requirements for project completion.
• Monitor construction productivity and schedule performance; investigate and resolve any performance gaps.
• Manage schedule, cost-to-completion (CTC), and percentage of completion (POC) reporting together with the Senior/Project Manager.
• Support planning, scheduling, costing, and project tender activities when required.
• Handle warranty issues and follow-up.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers on-site and manage their expectations effectively.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in newbuild or ship repair projects; candidates with 3 years of experience will be considered for Senior Engineer level.
• Completion of Ship Repair Manager Course is preferred.
• Project management skills in planning, scheduling, costing, risk management, manpower management, and customer relationship management.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Primavera or MS Project will be advantageous.
• Willingness to work onboard vessels and on weekends, based on project requirements.

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