Technical Project Manager/ Senior Technical Project Manager

MAERSK TANKERS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping company in Singapore is seeking a Technical Project Manager/Senior Technical Project Manager to oversee new building projects for VLAC vessels. The role involves managing technical specifications, quality standards, and stakeholder coordination. Ideal candidates should have experience as a Chief Engineer on Gas Carriers, excellent organizational skills, and strong maritime regulatory knowledge. This position offers an opportunity for significant impact in vessel project management.

Qualifications

• Chief Engineer with seagoing experience on Gas Carriers.
• Expertise in newbuilding supervision and shipyard project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical specifications and quality standards during new building.
• Ensure compliance with international regulations and company standards.
• Monitor shipyard construction progress and report deviations.

Skills

Knowledge of class, flag, and international maritime regulations

Organizational skills

Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders

Familiarity with guarantee claim process

Job description

The Technical Project Manager/Senior Technical Project Manager will represent the owners during the new building phase of assigned VLAC vessel(s), overseeing all technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements, while serving as the key technical link between the shipyard, new building team, classification society, and owners. Furthermore, the project manager will also coordinate with Technical Management to ensure seamless delivery, with all technical, operational, and guarantee matters clearly documented.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

Newbuilding Project Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight to on-site teams, ensure compliance with international regulations, classification society requirements, and company standards and maintain a strong relationship with shipyards and key stakeholders.
• Monitor shipyard construction progress, quality, and report deviations, risks, or delays to the Owners.
• Support the site team and project team including inspections and acceptance tests as needed.
• Ensure Owner’s supplies and instructions are integrated into the newbuild.
• Ensure project documentation, certifications and final acceptance procedures are verified and compiled for future reference.
• Negotiate contracts and provide alternative options to the Owners.
• Advise latest and proven innovative solutions to Owners to improve overall reliability of the Vessel.

Stakeholder Engagement & Team Management

• Act as the primary technical contact between the yard, project managers, class/flag surveyors, and Owner.
• Participate in progress meetings and technical discussions remotely and at the shipyard.
• Review and approve design specifications, inspection plans, and testing protocols to ensure vessel quality and reliability and escalate technical or contractual issues promptly.
• Facilitate effective communication and foster strong coordination among commercial, operations, marine, and technical teams.
• Support knowledge transfer to the Technical Management team.
• Ensure a smooth transition by sharing operational insights and outstanding recommendations.

Guarantee & Claims Management

• Identify and document defects, non-conformities, or outstanding work during construction and trials.
• Prepare and maintain a guarantee claims register before vessel delivery.
• Ensure all claims are submitted and resolved within contractual timelines.
• Maintain a clear documentation trail for future reference.

Pre-Delivery & Maiden Voyage Support

• Plan and arrange pre-delivery and maiden voyage supplies.
• Ensure the new deliveries are fully stocked and ready for operation.
• Track the status of new building and site team recommendations.

Skills & Competencies

We are looking for a Chief Engineer with seagoing experience on Gas Carriers, combined with expertise in newbuilding supervision and shipyard project management, along with below experience –

• Strong knowledge of class, flag, and international maritime regulations
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and resolve technical issues
• Familiarity with guarantee claim process and new vessel lifecycle management.