VP/Head, Projects, Shipbuilding

St Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd in Singapore West (Benoi Road) seeks a VP/Head of Projects for shipbuilding to lead complex shipbuilding programs from start-up through warranty closure. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage contracts, schedules, safety, and quality while maintaining excellent client relationships.

The role requires extensive leadership in shipbuilding, strong commercial acumen, and a track record of delivering large-scale projects under demanding schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 15–20 years of relevant shipbuilding/marine project leadership experience.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale shipbuilding projects from award to warranty closure.
• Strong knowledge of shipbuilding processes, procurement, construction and safety.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with clients and authorities.
• PMP or equivalent certification will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipbuilding project execution and oversee the project team (EDC, Procurement, E&C, Production).
• Manage contracts, technical specs, schedule, safety, quality and cost.
• Oversee S/PJMs in management of contracted projects.
• Ensure framework for timely update of transactions is adhered to.
• Develop, approve and implement PMP, Start-Up and Close-out till warranty closure.
• Administer and execute projects per CTS and safety standards and company policies.
• Organize the Project Team and fortify required positions for project management functions.
• Manage customer expectations and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Chair project post-mortems and share lessons learned with stakeholders.
• Manage and update QPM with best practices.
• Motivate and mentor managers and engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Title: VP/Head, Projects, Shipbuilding

Job Location Region: West

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead the shipbuilding project execution and oversee the project team, including EDC, Procurement, E&C, and Production.
• Manage contract, technical specification, schedule, safety, quality and cost
• Oversees the S/PJMs in the management of contracted projects
• Ensure framework for timely update of transactions is adhered
• Responsible for the development, approval and implementation of Project Management Plan [PMP], Project Start-Up and Project Close-out till warranty closure.
• Responsible for ensuring the project is administered and executed to the satisfaction of the Client in accordance to CTS and safety standards and compliant to the company policies and procedures
• Organize the Project Team and fortifies all required positions with appropriate and competent persons to undertake project management functions of the project.
• Manage customer expectations and maintaining good customer relationship
• Chair project post-mortem and shared lessons learned with internal stakeholders
• Manage and update QPM in line with best practices and processes.
• Motivating and mentoring of managers and engineers

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 15-20 years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, offshore, marine engineering or large-scale project management, with significant leadership experience.
• Proven track record in managing complex shipbuilding projects from contract award through delivery and warranty closure.
• Strong knowledge of shipbuilding processes, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, quality management and safety requirements.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, claims, contracts and stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, engineers and functional departments.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer requirements, operational constraints and business objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills, with experience engaging customers, classification societies, regulatory authorities and senior management.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, governance frameworks and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Results-driven leader with a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification will be an advantage.

Location: Benoi Road