Fleet Project Superintendent

What the Fleet Project Superintendent job in Doha involves

The superintendent takes part in fleet technical projects, newbuilds and technology, innovation, digitalization and environmental initiatives, and leads them where instructed. Research into emerging technologies that could optimize assets and operating efficiency is also part of the post, along with keeping up with legislative changes, adherence to codes and procedures, and revision control.

Responsibilities

• Oversees marine engineering projects from planning to close-out, tracking milestones and deliverables and managing work with Nakilat customers, stakeholders and charterers
• Defines project specifications, requirements and contracting strategy, supports tendering and prepares deliverables under the project management framework, from concept selection and feasibility to design development and plan approval
• Monitors trials and pilots on fleet vessels and tests new technologies, documenting lessons learned
• Investigates emerging trends, technologies and market opportunities, evaluates short- and long-term fleet needs and proposes solutions for newbuilds and retrofits
• Leads automation, fleet digitization or sustainability enhancements with the Fleet Projects Manager, working with OEMs, design houses, shipyards and classification societies
• Runs brainstorming sessions and innovation labs, and brings cross-functional teams together to pilot new products, services or processes
• Keeps schedules, drawing registers and document records, handles reporting, cost control and planning, and holds shipyards and contractors to the technical specifications, maker’s lists and building contract
• Acts as main liaison with vendors, designers and project teams, coordinates with classification societies (DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register) and flag state authorities, and gives the fleet technical support on refits and voyage repairs

Requirements

• Gas endorsements on the Class 1 CoC; the degree route (Mechanical or Marine engineering) calls for relevant maritime experience
• Shore experience in maritime project management and research and development roles
• Accreditation and industry professional membership
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Management, leadership and organizational skills for a multicultural workforce and business partners
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, with familiarity with HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA, project management planning and detailed design evaluation
• Computer literacy in MS Office, MS Project and Visio
• Experience with technology evaluation and deployment

Preferred qualifications

• Qatari candidates, who will be given preference
• Project management qualification or certification
• Shipbuilding experience
• Experience with contract drafting, tendering and evaluation, and the commercial side of project management