The ideal candidate combines marine engineering or technical systems experience with hands-on project management and understands how to take complex yacht service, repair, and refit projects from initial scope through final delivery.
Responsibilities:
Manage complex yacht service, repair, and refit projects from scope through completion Develop project scopes, estimates, budgets, schedules, and work plans Provide technical oversight and help troubleshoot complex vessel systems Coordinate mechanical, propulsion, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, and other technical work Manage internal trades, engineers, technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers Work directly with yacht owners, captains, crews, surveyors, and technical representatives Monitor project costs, schedules, quality, and resource allocation Translate technical requirements into actionable work scopes for trades teams Identify engineering and technical issues and coordinate solutions Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard
Qualifications:
Engineering or strong technical background highly preferred Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline preferred Project management experience within yacht service, yacht refit, boatbuilding, shipbuilding, or marine manufacturing Strong understanding of marine systems, propulsion, mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, and vessel construction Experience managing technically complex projects, budgets, schedules, vendors, and trades Strong customer-facing and communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced yard environment