Technical Project Manager/ Senior Technical Project Manager

Calling on Technical Project Manager/ Senior Technical Project Manager

At Maersk Tankers, our purpose is to pioneer shipping solutions for our partners and the planet.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to make this happen, including providing equal opportunities for all.

We offer a global and flexible workplace where passion and engagement are met with opportunities to pioneer professional and personal development.

Your opportunity to join the adventure

The Technical Project Manager/ Senior Technical Project Manager will represent the owners during the new building phase of assigned VLAC vessel(s), overseeing all technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements, while serving as the key technical link between the
shipyard, new building team, classification society, and owners.

Furthermore, the project manager will also co-ordinate with Technical Management to ensure seamless delivery, with all technical, operational, and guarantee matters clearly documented.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

Newbuilding Project Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight to on-site teams, ensure compliance with international regulations, classification society requirements, and company standards and maintain a strong relationship with shipyards and key stakeholders.
  
  
• Monitor shipyard construction progress, quality, and report deviations, risks, or delays to the Owners.
  
  
• Support the site team and project team including inspections and acceptance tests as needed.
  
  
• Ensure Owner's supplies and instructions are integrated into the newbuild.
  
  
• Ensure project documentation, certifications and final acceptance procedures are verified and compiled for future reference.
  
  
• Negotiate contracts and provide alternative options to the Owners.
  
  
• Advise latest and proven innovative solutions to Owners to improve overall reliability of the Vessel.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Team Management

• Act as the primary technical contact between the yard, project managers, class/flag surveyors, and Owner.
  
  
• Participate in progress meetings and technical discussions remotely and at the shipyard.
  
  
• Review and approve design specifications, inspection plans, and testing protocols to ensure vessel quality and reliability and escalate technical or contractual issues promptly.
  
  
• Facilitate effective communication and foster strong coordination among commercial, operations, marine, and technical teams.
  
  
• Support knowledge transfer to the Technical Management team.
  
  
• Ensure a smooth transition by sharing operational insights and outstanding recommendations.
  
  

Guarantee & Claims Management

• Identify and document defects, non-conformities, or outstanding work during construction and trials.
  
  
• Prepare and maintain a guarantee claims register before vessel delivery.
  
  
• Ensure all claims are submitted and resolved within contractual timelines.
  
  
• Maintain a clear documentation trail for future reference.
  
  

Pre-Delivery & Maiden Voyage Support

• Plan and arrange pre-delivery and maiden voyage supplies.
  
  
• Ensure the new deliveries are fully stocked and ready for operation.
  
  
• Track the status of new building and site team recommendations.
  
  

Are you part of the solution?

At Maersk Tankers, you can come as you are and be among people who will expand your horizon.

As our new Technical Project Manager/ Senior Technical Project Manager, we do, however, expect that you are:

A Chief Engineer with seagoing experience on Gas Carriers, combined with expertise in newbuilding supervision and shipyard project management, along with below experience –

• Strong knowledge of class, flag, and international maritime regulations
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and resolve technical issues
• Familiarity with guarantee claim process and new vessel lifecycle management.
  
  

Maersk Tankers | Calling New Horizons

Maersk Tankers is a service company that provides commercial management solutions for shipowners in the tanker industry, operating one of the largest tanker fleets in the world.

Our purpose is to pioneer shipping solutions for our partners and the planet.

Founded in 1928, we have a century of expertise in management of tankers, which we use to develop and deploy solutions that help shipowners boost the economic and environmental performance of their vessels.

Maersk Tankers employs approximately 300 employees in Denmark, Singapore, United Kingdom, India and the U.S. and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.