Project Manager Engineering

Career at Damen

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Bij Damen Cargo Vessels ontwerpen, bouwen en verkopen wij moderne vrachtschepen. Onze meer dan 200 multipurpose vrachtschepen zijn wereldwijd afgeleverd en blijven voortdurend verbeterd worden om brandstofefficiëntie, laadcapaciteit en functionaliteit te maximaliseren. Door de groeiende vraag van onze schepen is Cargo Vessels aan het uitbreiden.

De functie is uitvoerbaar op locatie Gorinchem en op onze locatie Drachten.

De rol:

Als Project Manager Engineering ga je een team van ongeveer 10 engineers met verschillende disciplines aansturen die verantwoordelijk zijn voor basic en detailed engineering. Daarnaast coordineer je ook het basic en detail engineering werk dat we uitbesteden aan engineering bureau's.

De Project Manager Engineering is verantwoordelijk voor het beheren van scheepsbouwprojecten van concept tot levering. Verantwoordelijkheden omvatten het coördineren met verschillende teams om ervoor te zorgen dat projectmijlpalen worden gehaald, effectief beheer van budgetten en middelen, en naleving van alle branchevoorschriften en normen.

Belangrijkste verantwoordelijkheden

• Neem je verantwoordelijkheid voor het toegewezen project om gerichte resultaten te behalen op het gebied van planning, kwaliteit en kosten;
• Beheer je alle projectelementen. Dit omvat onder andere:
  • Het bepalen van grenzen, planning, monitoring en rapportage over voortgang, (technische) projectbeslissingen, begeleiding van ingenieurs en/of leveranciers in het projectteam;
  • Coördineer je de informatiestroom van verschillende belanghebbenden binnen het project, over de verschillende afdelingen/locaties heen;
  • Adviseer en stem je af met de Project Manager over alle gerelateerde technische vraagstukken;
  • Zorg je ervoor dat alle kwesties worden afgehandeld en dat de projectdeadlines worden gehaald;
  • Zorg je voor naleving van toepasselijke regels en fysieke/data-interfaces met leveranciers;
  • Organiseer en/of neem je deel aan projectintegratiereviews;
  • Coördineer je reviews van documenten, zoals planning (updates), voortgangsrapporten, productierapporten, enz.;
  • Neem je deel aan tests en proeven, zoals HIL-testen, HAT en SAT.

Vaardigheden en ervaring

• Een bachelordiploma in Maritieme Techniek/scheepsbouwkunde, Werktuigbouwkunde of een andere relevante technische studie;
• Meer dan 10 jaar ervaring in het ontwerp en de engineering van (complexe) scheepsbouw- of offshoreprojecten;
• Sterke leiderschapsvaardigheden, oog voor detail en het vermogen om onder druk problemen op te lossen;
• Uitstekende communicatievaardigheden in het Nederlands en Engels;
• Bereidheid om te reizen.

Wat wij bieden

• Een dynamische internationale werkomgeving met de focus op technologie en innovatie;
• Een competitief salaris;
• Minimaal 40 dagen jaarlijkse verlof;
• Winstuitkering en pensioenbijdrage;

At Damen Cargo Vessels, we design, build, and sell modern cargo ships. Our more than 200 multipurpose cargo vessels have been delivered worldwide and continue to be constantly improved to maximize fuel efficiency, cargo capacity, and functionality. Due to the growing demand for our ships, Cargo Vessels is expanding. The position is executable at the Gorinchem location as well as at our Drachten location.

The role:

As a Project Manager Engineering, you will lead a team of approximately 10 engineers with various disciplines responsible for basic and detailed engineering.

Additionally, you also coordinate the basic and detailed engineering work that we outsource to engineering firms.

The Project Manager Engineering is responsible for managing shipbuilding projects from concept to delivery. Responsibilities include coordinating with various teams to ensure project milestones are met, effectively managing budgets and resources, and ensuring compliance with all industry regulations and standards.

Main responsibilities

• You take responsibility for the assigned project to achieve targeted results in terms of planning, quality, and costs;
• You manage all project elements. This includes, among other things:
  • Defining boundaries, planning, monitoring, and reporting on progress, (technical) project decisions, guiding engineers and/or suppliers in the project team;
  • Coordinating the flow of information from various stakeholders within the project, across the different departments/locations;
  • Advising and aligning with the Project Manager on all related technical issues;
  • Ensuring that all issues are addressed and that project deadlines are met;
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable rules and physical/data interfaces with suppliers;
  • Organizing and/or participating in project integration reviews;
  • Coordinating reviews of documents, such as planning (updates), progress reports, production reports, etc.;
  • Participating in tests and trials, such as HIL tests, HAT, and SAT.

Skills and experience

• A bachelor's degree in Maritime Engineering/naval architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant technical study;
• More than 10 years of experience in the design and engineering of (complex) shipbuilding or offshore projects;
• Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems under pressure;
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English;
• Willingness to travel.

What we offer

• A dynamic international working environment with a focus on technology and innovation;
• A competitive salary;

- At least 40 days of annual leave;

• Profit sharing and pension contribution;

gerard.eggink@damen.com

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.