Project Manager - New Ship Building

Comaea Consulting is an Executive Search and Talent Advisory firm specializing in the Maritime, Industrial, and Technology sectors. We are recognized as a global leader in shore-based maritime recruitment. With our offices in Singapore, the UK, and India, and full-time consultants based in New Zealand, Stockholm, and Beijing, we support the global hiring needs of leading maritime organizations.

We are hiring on behalf of a global MNC in the maritime industry, with a well-established presence across Asia and Europe. We are looking to hire a Project Manager – Newbuilding. This is a critical role for managing the successful execution and delivery of new shipbuilding projects, primarily in Asia.

Project Manager – New Ship Building

(Based in Mumbai)

Your Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end delivery of newbuilding and conversion projects across Asia, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Plan and oversee contract signing, plan approval, hiring of site teams, construction monitoring, commissioning, and final delivery.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across shipyards, subcontractors, and in-house teams.
• Provide technical and operational leadership, ensuring risk management and contingency planning.
• Conduct regular site visits to shipyards and attend key project milestones.
• Monitor schedule, cost control, quality, and compliance at each stage of the project.
• Report progress regularly to senior management and ensure project documentation is maintained.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Naval Architecture Engineering.
• Minimum 7–10 years of project management experience in newbuilding projects within the maritime sector.
• Hands-on experience managing ship construction at Asian or international shipyards (China, Korea, or Japan preferred).
• Strong technical understanding of ship design, classification requirements, and project controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project tracking tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel regionally for site supervision and key project events.

Our Offer:

• A key role in a global maritime organization known for technical excellence.
• Exposure to complex newbuilding projects across leading Asian shipyards.
• A collaborative, international environment with opportunities for growth.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.

Recruitment Process:

Comaea Consulting

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