Senior Project Manager
4 days ago
Arenys de Mar
Senior Project Manager – Shipbuilding / Naval Projects At Aresa Shipyard, we continue to grow and are looking to hire a Senior Project Manager to lead naval projects, coordinating engineering, production, purchasing, quality, subcontractors and the client, while ensuring compliance with deadlines, costs, quality standards and contractual scope. Main Responsibilities • Lead shipbuilding projects from planning through to final delivery., • Coordinate the Technical Office, Production, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics and subcontractors., • Monitor project schedules, contractual milestones, critical paths, costs and assigned resources., • Follow up on workshop progress and anticipate technical, production or logistics bottlenecks., • Coordinate inspections, FAT/SAT, commissioning, sea trials and final acceptance processes., • Act as the main point of contact for the client, inspectors, classification societies and key suppliers., • Manage scope changes, non-conformities, corrective actions and contractual documentation., • Prepare internal progress reports, including risks and pending decisions. Required Profile • Degree in Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering., • Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial project management, preferably in the naval, defence, offshore, composite or metal sectors., • Experience working in a shipyard/production environment and coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors., • Strong technical judgement to interpret drawings, specifications, structures, onboard systems and installations., • High level of professional English. Other languages will be valued., • Proficiency in planning tools, Excel, technical documentation, Rhino and AutoCAD., • Negotiation skills, clear communication, practical leadership and results-oriented mindset. Especially Valued • Previous experience in shipbuilding, professional vessels, defence, patrol boats, workboats or fishing vessels., • Knowledge of composites, lamination, mechanics, electrical systems, hydraulics or propulsion., • Experience with classification societies, client inspections, quality documentation and sea trials., • Experience in high-paced production environments with several projects running in parallel. What We Offer • Join a growing shipyard with national and international projects., • Direct involvement in technical and strategic naval programmes., • A high-impact role within the organisation, with direct contact with management., • A dynamic, technical environment focused on continuous improvement., • Professional development within the Operations area., • Salary according to experience. Location: Arenys de Mar, Barcelona Working model: Mainly on-site, with regular presence at the shipyard. If you have experience leading complex technical projects and would like to join a growing naval team, you can apply directly through LinkedIn or contact us for more information.
