Site Office Manager (m/f/d)

PETER DÖHLE Schiffahrts-KG is a provider of global maritime services with roots in Hamburg and home ports all over the world. We see ourselves as a company group rich in tradition yet future-oriented, providing tailor-made solutions for the entire shipping industry. To support our Shipmanagement at the next possible time, we are looking for a Site Office Manager m/f/d) in China.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities at the shipyard, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards and company requirements
• Monitor construction progress, identify deviations and proactively address technical and operational issues
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with shipyard representatives, contractors, owners’ representatives and other project stakeholders
• Ensure the consistent implementation of safety requirements and promote a strong safety culture on site
• Inspect workmanship, equipment installation and testing activities to ensure the required quality standards are met
• Review and verify construction milestones, reporting progress, risks and deviations to Head Office
• Support commissioning activities, harbor acceptance tests, sea trials and vessel delivery processes
• Coordinate technical clarifications between the site team, shipyard and Head Office specialists
• Prepare and maintain accurate site documentation, inspection records and progress reports
• Lead and support site office personnel, fostering effective teamwork and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure contractual, technical and regulatory compliance during all phases of vessel construction

• Degree in ship-engineering or a related field
• Previous experience as a member of a newbuilding site team at a shipyard
• Basic knowledge of business administration, including reporting
• Strong communication skills with fluency in English
• Knowledge of the Chinese and/or Korean language is considered a plus
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to adapt to different cultures and mentalities within the international shipbuilding market
• Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally

Do you think the position matches your expectations? Then we look forward to receiving your application, either online via the application form or by e-mail.
Please state your salary expectations and the earliest possible starting date.

If you have any questions, Jan Wichers, our Recruiting Specialist, will be happy to help you: career@doehle.de

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