Senior Project Manager – Shipbuilding / Naval Projects

At Aresa Shipyard , we continue to grow and are looking to hire a Senior Project Manager to lead naval projects, coordinating engineering, production, purchasing, quality, subcontractors and the client, while ensuring compliance with deadlines, costs, quality standards and contractual scope.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead shipbuilding projects from planning through to final delivery.
• Coordinate the Technical Office, Production, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics and subcontractors.
• Monitor project schedules, contractual milestones, critical paths, costs and assigned resources.
• Follow up on workshop progress and anticipate technical, production or logistics bottlenecks.
• Coordinate inspections, FAT/SAT, commissioning, sea trials and final acceptance processes.
• Act as the main point of contact for the client, inspectors, classification societies and key suppliers.
• Manage scope changes, non-conformities, corrective actions and contractual documentation.
• Prepare internal progress reports, including risks and pending decisions.

Required Profile

• Degree in Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering .
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial project management, preferably in the naval, defence, offshore, composite or metal sectors.
• Experience working in a shipyard/production environment and coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Strong technical judgement to interpret drawings, specifications, structures, onboard systems and installations.
• High level of professional English. Spanish is a must. Other languages will be valued.
• Proficiency in planning tools, Excel, technical documentation, Rhino and AutoCAD.
• Negotiation skills, clear communication, practical leadership and results-oriented mindset.

Especially Valued

• Previous experience in shipbuilding, professional vessels, defence, patrol boats, workboats or fishing vessels.
• Knowledge of composites, lamination, mechanics, electrical systems, hydraulics or propulsion.
• Experience with classification societies, client inspections, quality documentation and sea trials.
• Experience in high-paced production environments with several projects running in parallel.

What We Offer

• Join a growing shipyard with national and international projects.
• Direct involvement in technical and strategic naval programmes.
• A high-impact role within the organisation, with direct contact with management.
• A dynamic, technical environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Professional development within the Operations area.
• Salary according to experience.

Location: Arenys de Mar, Barcelona

Working model: Mainly on-site, with regular presence at the shipyard.

If you have experience leading complex technical projects and would like to join a growing naval team, you can apply directly through LinkedIn or contact us for more information.