Job Description – Project Manager (Ship Repair)

Position: Project Manager – Ship Repair

Industry: Marine / Ship Repair / Shipyard
Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Ship Repair to manage ship repair and maintenance projects from initial planning through to successful completion and vessel handover.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating shipyards, vessel owners, ship managers, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of ship repair projects, from pre-planning and mobilisation through to completion and vessel handover.
• Coordinate with shipowners, ship managers, vessel Masters, Chief Engineers and shipyard representatives throughout the project.
• Review vessel repair specifications, scope of work, drawings and technical requirements.
• Develop and manage project schedules, manpower plans, resources and budgets.
• Coordinate repair, maintenance, retrofit, modification and installation works onboard vessels.
• Manage subcontractors, contractors, vendors and service providers to ensure work is completed according to project requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular project meetings, progress reviews and coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage project costs, quotations, variations, additional works and commercial matters.
• Review and approve work scopes, material requirements and manpower deployment.
• Liaise closely with Engineering, Commercial, Procurement, Workshop and Operations teams.
• Ensure all works comply with shipyard procedures, class requirements, safety regulations and quality standards.
• Resolve technical, operational and commercial issues that arise during project execution.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, project updates, cost reports and final project documentation.
• Manage project close-out, documentation, punch-list completion and final vessel handover.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and identify opportunities for repeat business and additional repair works.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Maritime Studies or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in ship repair, shipyard, marine engineering, vessel maintenance or offshore projects.
• Proven experience managing ship repair or dry-docking projects from start to completion.
• Strong understanding of ship repair activities, including mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, machinery overhaul and retrofit works.
• Experience coordinating shipyards, shipowners, ship managers, subcontractors and marine vendors.
• Strong project management, planning, budgeting and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of class requirements, marine regulations, HSE and quality standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Willing to attend vessels, shipyards and project sites as required.