Project Manager Engineering

based in the Netherlands at our Alblasserdam and/or Zwijndrecht facilities

Welcome to Oceanco!

Oceanco specialises in building large custom yachts up to 140 meters in length. Offering a highly personalized service to clients, Oceanco applies innovative design and technology to create one-of-a-kind bespoke yachts that respect the vision of both the Owner and the designer.

We are a project-oriented management company outsourcing the main yacht building packages to our strategic co-makers. It is with pride and passion that we guide our clients through the journey to build his/her perfect yacht. Our desire to offer our Owners the perfect yacht goes hand-in-hand with a significant responsibility to reduce its impact. We are innovative—unique in what we do and how we do it because we challenge ourselves to do better each time.

We believe in teamwork. Together we create an environment in which employees work together every day from conception to completion of our yachts. We learn from each other and maximise our collective and personal potential.

It does not matter which position you hold or which team you are part of, we will encourage you to spread your wings and grow in your ambitions.

To enhance our growth, we are looking for proud, passionate, committed people to create and complete our inspiring teams!

What will be your challenge?

In this role you will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• You are, as Project Manager Engineering, part of one of our inspiring project teams that realise our yachts. You report directly to the Project Director.
• Oversee technical project management, ensuring compliance with specifications, Classification Society standards, and Oceanco protocols.
• Plan, monitor, and deliver accurate engineering documentation through collaboration with Engineering Coordinators and third parties.
• Act as the primary contact for owners’ representatives, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies, managing project scope, quality, and performance.
• Conduct regular meetings to align multidisciplinary efforts, optimize efficiency, and resolve challenges.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while supporting production, commissioning, and after-sales teams.
• Monitor and evaluate engineering team reports, addressing variances and providing insights to the Project Core Team.
• Prepare detailed status updates and performance reports for senior management.
• Lead, inspire, and develop the Engineering team, promoting continuous improvement and career growth.
  

What do we ask for?

• University or Higher Vocational Education with relevant working experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in maritime industry and/or yacht building industry
• You recognize yourself in the following competences; Helicopter view, anticipating, giving responsibility, conflict management and experienced.
• You oversee the big picture and have a comprehensive view of the entire process
• You are pro-active and problem-solving in your approach
• You are a proud and passionate team player that is eager to learn
• Knowledge of MS office applications and preferably AutoCad and Rhinoceros
• A good command of written and spoken English

What do we offer?

• A challenging full-time function within an unique, international and leading-edge yacht building company
• An inspiring environment with great possibilities for personal development and education
• Competitive primary and excellent secondary employment conditions
• CAO Metalektro
• Active staff association that organises fun trips, social get-togethers with colleagues, sports events, and other festivities

Acquisition as a result of this vacancy and/or responses from recruitment agencies are not appreciated.