Project Manager - Aviation & Marine

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field.

• Master’s degree in Project Management or Marine Engineering will be an advantage.

• Professional certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 are preferred.

Any Technical Certification Required:

• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, and JIRA.

• Strong communication & reporting skills.

• Skilled in MS Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

• PMP or Prince2 certification will be an added advantage.

Experience Required:

• 3–5 years of experience in project management within marine, port, coastal, dredging, or offshore infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience managing large-scale marine or maritime infrastructure projects.

• Familiarity with international marine construction standards and regulatory frameworks.

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Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end execution of marine projects, including ports, jetties, dredging,

coastal infrastructure, and marine installations.

• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, and resource allocation.

• Ensure alignment with project scope, technical specifications, and contractual

obligations.

• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and marine operations

teams.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison between clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory

authorities.

• Manage communication with port authorities, maritime regulators, and environmental

agencies where required.

• Ensure effective coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Review and manage project contracts, change orders, and variation claims.

• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, deliverables, and performance milestones.

• Support the commercial team in cost optimization and project profitability.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify technical, operational, environmental, and regulatory risks associated with

marine projects.

• Ensure adherence to marine safety regulations, environmental compliance, and

international maritime standards.

• Implement HSE best practices across all marine operations.

Project Controls & Monitoring

• Monitor project progress against the approved baseline schedule and budget, ensuring

alignment with project milestones and deliverables.

• Coordinate with the Project Controls team to prepare periodic progress and cost

performance reports for management and stakeholders.

• Implement and oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) practices to track project

performance, including analysis of Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Cost Performance

Index (CPI), and variance indicators.

• Conduct schedule and cost variance analysis to identify deviations from planned targets and

recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and budget tracking, including monitoring of

commitments, expenditures, and projected final project costs.

• Support the development of recovery plans and mitigation strategies in case of schedule delays or

budget overruns.

• Maintain project dashboards and reporting tools to provide clear visibility of project performance,

risks, and key metrics to senior management.

Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, planners, site teams, and

contractors.

• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and performance excellence.

• Ensure efficient resource planning and team coordination.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent stakeholder and client management capabilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage complex marine operations and project environments.

Sales & Business Development (Marine Projects)

• Support pre-sales and business development activities, including technical proposal

development, bid preparation, and client engagement for marine infrastructure projects.

• Collaborate with commercial teams to define project scope, pricing strategies, and value

propositions aligned with client requirements.

• Contribute to market analysis and identification of new opportunities within the marine and port

sector.

Warranty & Claims Management

• Manage warranty-related issues and claims arising post-project completion, ensuring timely

resolution in accordance with contractual obligations.

• Coordinate with engineering, vendors, and clients to investigate defects, identify root causes, and

implement corrective actions.

• Maintain proper documentation and tracking of claims, liabilities, and warranty performance,

minimizing commercial and reputational risks.

• Support negotiation and closure of claims and disputes in alignment with contractual provisions.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person