About the role

The role provides support to projects by utilising project management principles to successfully deliver required outputs. The outputs may vary in either being part of a vessel build, vessel support, or part of the support functions, such as project/production management.

Key objectives & responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning of new vessel builds utilising construction management principles
• Provide Management support and input, consistent with company and Quality Management System objectives to ensure smooth interaction between all departments and business units, external contractors and customers
• Identify, develop, and implement construction standards and processes required to ensure outputs are delivered consistently
• Facilitate teamwork interaction between internal and external parties, including integration of disciplines across project activities (e.g., Design to Production, Electrical to Mechanical etc)
• Direct responsibility for establishing and improving safe and environmentally responsible work practices across the shipyard
• Develop a culture of safety awareness and conduct
• Direct management of CM personnel, including recruitment, training, development, and performance management
• Maintain high levels of communication with direct reports, other departments
• Establish high levels of teamwork and morale through continuous monitoring and management of resource plans and schedules
• Manage external contractors as required
• Liaise with the Procurement Manager to ensure all material requirements are met in an efficient manner (time, cost, quality)

Required Skills / Experience / Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering or any Engineering courses
• Must be a licensed Engineer
• Extensive managerial experience
• Has project management/ship construction planning experience
• Proven knowledge with ship operation and management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills – written and spoken