Senior Project Engineer - Shipbuilding (Benoi)

ST Engineering Marine; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of shipbuilding services in Singapore seeks a Construction Manager to oversee day-to-day project management, ensuring safety and budget compliance. Candidates should have a degree in Marine/Mechanical/Naval Architecture and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. This role offers a structured workweek and requires an understanding of ship repair processes.

Benefits

Island-wide transport provided

5 days work week

Fixed working hours: 7.25am-5pm

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in newbuild or ship repairs related projects.
• Completed Ship Repair Manager Course.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee day-to-day construction management of the project.
• Monitor project progress and report to Senior / Project Manager.
• Liaise with trades on construction efforts for safety and budget.

Skills

Project Management Skills

Communication

Cost Management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Marine/Mechanical/Naval Architecture

Tools

Primavera

MS Projects

Job description

Company description:

Backed by more than 50 years of experience, we are one of the world's leading providers of turnkey shipbuilding, repair and conversion services for naval vessels. Our well-equipped shipyards in Singapore provide specialised and comprehensive services to support the end-to-end lifecycle of vessels.

We design and build a range of vessels for naval forces around the world to protect the sovereignty of boundaries and rapidly respond to evolving maritime and security threats.

From offshore support vessels to renewables and specialised crafts, we offer bespoke design and construction that aligns with our customers' operational and business needs.

Job description:

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee day-to-day construction management of project

• Monitor and report to Senior / Project Manager of project progress versus baseline,

including issues and risks in a timely manner

• Conduct VSCC and take charge of ship work safety and cleanliness

• Liaise with trades on the activities and construction effort needed to achieve progress safely, within schedule and budget

• Plan, develop and organize the construction effort to formulate the most cost-effective plan to support schedule and cost

• Ensure all changes to specifications, work scope and drawings are documented

• Review man hours and duration forecasts to completion and resource requirements

• Monitor construction productivity and schedule performance and investigate reasons for less than satisfactory performance

• Manage schedule, cost-to-completion (CTC) and POC together with Senior / Project Manager

• Conduct progress meetings to manage issues

• Responsible for planning, scheduling and costing

• Support in project tender when called upon or any other adhoc project duties as required

• Handle warranty issues

• Manage customer expectations at site and maintain good customer relationships

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Marine/Mechanical/Naval Architecture
• Preferably possess 1 year of experience in newbuild or ship repairs related projects, candidates wtith 3 years or more of experience will be considered at Senior Engineer level
• Completed Ship Repair Manager Course
• Project Management Skills in the following areas: Planning scheduling and costing, Risk management, Manpower management, Customer Relationship management.
• Able to deal and communicate with people effectively at all levels on the ground, identify and manage issues, cost consciousness and urgency to get things done
• Familiarity with project management software such as Primavera or MS Projects will be advantageou
• Able to go onboard vessels
• Able to work on weekends based on project needs
• Only Singapore Citizens will be considered for this role

Other Information:

• Location: Benoi Road (Island-wide transport provided)
• 5 days work week
• Working Hours: 7.25am-5pm