Project Superintendent- Shipyard

Job Summary

Manage and coordinate ship repair and maintenance projects, ensuring timely execution, compliance with quality and safety standards, and effective resource allocation to meet vessel turnaround schedules in a dynamic shipyard environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily execution of ship repair and maintenance projects from vessel arrival to completion and departure to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate hull, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, blasting/painting, and other repair activities to maintain project workflow
• Plan and allocate manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources to optimize project efficiency
• Monitor project progress, productivity, schedule, and vessel turnaround time to identify and address delays
• Coordinate with shipowners, vessel crew, Class surveyors, and third-party inspectors to ensure project compliance and communication
• Manage subcontractors to enforce adherence to project, quality, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements
• Identify additional repair works, coordinate technical assessments, and obtain client approval for variations to control scope changes
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list clearance, and final handover to meet contractual obligations
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, Class requirements, and approved procedures
• Enforce shipyard HSE/Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements, including controls for hot work, confined space, lifting, and work-at-height
• Prepare daily progress reports, manpower reports, look-ahead schedules, and project status updates to maintain stakeholder visibility
• Identify project risks, delays, and constraints, implementing recovery actions to maintain schedule and quality standards

Required competencies and certifications

• Diploma or Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Shipbuilding, Offshore Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant shipyard experience
• Strong hands-on experience in ship repair, maintenance, conversion, or marine/offshore projects
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and repair specifications

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Knowledge of hull/structural, mechanical, piping, and general ship repair activities
• Experience managing subcontractors, manpower, and multiple work fronts
• Familiarity with shipyard production methods, Class requirements, and marine repair standards
• Planning, coordination, problem-solving, and client-management skills
• Ability to work under tight vessel turnaround schedules and in a fast-paced shipyard environment