Project Manager Pontoons Docks and Modulair

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

About us:

Damen Civil & Modular Constructions is a company within the Damen group where we are passionate about building entire shipyards, drydocks of all sizes, a wide range of pontoons and barges, split hopper barges and any other steelworks worldwide.

We are headquartered in the center of the Netherlands in Gorinchem but we service and build all over the globe.

We have a diverse mix of experts in engineering, production (local and global), quality and project/product management. Together we aim that our internal and external clients are served with success.

About you:

You are a communicative and organized person, eager to excel in the field of project management whilst thinking outside the box. You have a technical background with a hands-on mentality and thrive in a dynamic environment.

The role:

Currently we are looking for a mature project manager. In this function you will take the lead on big steel projects such as drydocks and large ponton orders for Civil and Modular Constructions.

We expect that you are able to deliver a project on time, within budget and up to our Damen quality standard whilst communicating clearly with your internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

You are overall responsible for delivering a project on time, within budget and up to the Damen quality standard. If there are any issues you communicate these in and externally.

During the process you report and keep all stakeholders informed and escalate when necessary.

To ensure the above you visit the production sites worldwide on a regular basis.

Education / skills and experience:

• 5+ years of experience of managing projects in the maritime environment
• Practical experience
• Hands-on mentality
• Higher professional education or Bachelor in technical or maritime thinking level
• Good command of the English and Dutch language (written & verbal).
• Available for business travel and /or working abroad for a short-medium duration.

What we offer

• A one-year contract with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent, full-time contract;
• The opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects in the maritime sector;
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement;
• 40 annual vacation days.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a retirement plan.

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities.
Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

About Us

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.