Project Manager – Ship Repairs & Conversions

About the role

The company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ship repair, construction and conversion projects at its yard on Gul Road. You will coordinate daily VSCC meetings, ensure safety compliance, and deliver projects on time, within budget and to customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and direct ship repair, construction and conversion projects, monitoring critical paths and project man‑hours.
• Lead daily VSCC meetings and coordinate hot‑works, painting and incompatible jobs to maintain safety.
• Maintain liaison with classification societies, ship owners, specialist engineers, vessel crew and agents to meet contractual and quality commitments.
• Capture additional work, raise work lists and support commercial pricing.
• Drive digitalisation, innovation and AI initiatives within the smart yard.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Naval Architecture, Marine or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–7 years of project management experience in ship repairs or similar heavy‑industry environments.
• Valid SRM Certificate and experience chairing VSCC meetings.
• Ability to work late hours and weekends when required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with MS Project and Primavera for schedule planning.
• Strong cost‑control and project‑margin monitoring capabilities.