Project Manager – Ship Repair

About the role

Golden Offshore Marine Industries is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ship repair and marine maintenance projects in Abu Dhabi. You will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining strong client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Manage multiple ship repair, dry‑docking, and marine fabrication projects simultaneously.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects according to approved schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, production, procurement, QA/QC, HSE, logistics, and subcontractors.
• Liaise directly with clients, classification societies, and vessel representatives.
• Prepare project schedules, cost estimates, progress reports, and documentation.
• Identify risks, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, HSE policies, and international marine standards.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive customer satisfaction.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4–5 years of proven experience as a Project Manager in the ship repair industry.
• Hands‑on experience with dry‑docking, afloat repairs, steel renewal, piping, mechanical and marine fabrication projects.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Experience coordinating with classification societies, ship owners, and subcontractors.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• MS Project (or similar project planning software)
• Primavera (advantageous)

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic marine services environment.
• Professional, collaborative workplace.
• Opportunity to work on major marine and ship repair projects.