Project Coordinator

Make your mark as Project Coordinator

What do we promise?

• Contributing to one of a kind projects
• Experience of a lifetime
• Not your average 9-to-5

What do we ask of you?

• Planning and Organizing
• Creativity
• Problem Solving

As project coordinator you will make your mark supporting the salvage operation during preparation and subsequently the execution of salvage projects.

The working atmosphere within Smit Salvage is informal and is characterized by teamwork, professionalism and entrepreneurship. You are up for a challenge; you like a dynamic international maritime working environment.

As emergency responses to vessels are unplanned, the role requires flexibility and willingness to work standby shifts 1 week every 4 weeks.

Your responsibilities as a project coordinator

• Provide support during mobilization, execution and demobilization of salvage projects. This includes, but is not limited to, mobilization of equipment, travel arrangements for team members, organizing visas and acting as the point of contact for the salvage team throughout the execution of the project, where it concerns logistics or other operational related topics.
• Ensure all parties are informed; accordingly, salvage crew and subcontractors and related tasks.
• Update SharePoint & BIMS.
• Manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers according to the Boskalis approved subcontractor agreements.
• Check if subcontractors are compliant with our standards where it concerns training and certification.
• Identifying new subcontractors and/or suppliers and coordinating service agreements.
• Operational duty to support the commercial department during chasing of opportunities.
• On request, assist tender teams for wreck removal with preparation of tenders.
• Ensure, advise and coordinate various activities related to SHEQ procedures and requirements.

Your qualities
You can make your mark as project coordinator if you:

• Have more than 5 years of working experience, preferably in an international maritime setting. Shipping agency or logistic experience has a preference.
• Are hands-on, flexible, creative, proactive and a team player.
• Are willing to work on weekends and public holidays, with overtime and allowances compensated.
• Knowledge of the applicable Occupational Health & Safety rules.
• Have sound knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Have an excellent mastery of both written and spoken English. Dutch is preferred.

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement of 26 days (based on a full-time contract) and a number of collective scheduled days off, a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance and travel allowance.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself, for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.
• The Boskalis campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports field, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.
• Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.

Extra information

• Your team: As a project coordinator you will work for SMIT Salvage Papendrecht. You will work together with other Papendrecht-based salvage colleagues and of course your colleagues in the other offices around the world.
• Where you will work: You will work at our office in Papendrecht.
• Full-time: The project coordinator position is full-time (40 hours per week).

About Boskalis

SMIT Salvage's track record is extensive and has many leading insurers as customers. SMIT Salvage has specialized equipment and expert personnel and is able to respond to incidents worldwide 24/7. This is done from four locations strategically located to the major international shipping routes: Rotterdam, Houston, Cape Town and Singapore. The offices provide a 24-hour link to customers, ships, Boskalis Group offices and agents around the world. The system guarantees immediate response and fast service. In addition, SMIT Salvage can rely on an extensive worldwide network of cooperation agreements with partners and suppliers.

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.