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About us

Are you interested in Project Management and wanting to take on a new challenge at an international shipbuilding company? Do you want to help realize exciting shipbuilding projects from planning to execution phase?

Damen Technical Cooperation, a branch within the DAMEN group offering design and building licenses, drawing and material packages, complete vessels and greenfield building solutions to be build vessels at existing shipyards or assigned building locations globally. DTC is an small department with short communication lines with an hands on mentality and is looking for an Assistant Project Manager.

The role

As a Assistant Project Manager at Damen Technical Cooperation (DTC) you are partly responsible for the on time realization of (parts) of the vessel construction projects, often build at an international production location. It is your task to guarantee on time delivery, within budget, and in accordance with the quality specifications set by different stakeholders. You will work closely together with the Project Manager of the project and all project related disciplines engineering, purchasing, material coordination and logistics, coordinating the project or parts of the project from production, to supply chain and on site building.

The Project Management department within Damen is responsible for supervising the construction of new build projects, both for single and multiple vessels.  These new build projects are divided into four different clusters: tugs, high speed craft, offshore and Damen Technical Cooperation. As an Assistant Project Manager DTC you will be assigned to DTC Project Management and you will report to the Manager Production DTC. All scheduling activities are supported within the DTC Project Team, with the projects being managed through the IFS ERP program.

Key accountabilities

Your tasks & responsibilities as Assistant Project Manager include:

  • Preparation of (parts) of the construction process and drawing-up the project plans in collaboration with the Project Team.
  • Monitoring of planning deadlines, progress, quality, and budget using an ERP system, WBS, and process planning schedules.
  • Coordinating and supervising the construction process or parts of the process from our headquarters in Gorinchem. Visiting international production locations will be a mandatory part of your job.
  • Coordination of the commissioning, harbour- and sea trials, and delivery of ships to the customers in consultation with the classification society and our co-makers and suppliers.
  • Improving processes and products at design and detail level in relation to the various sub-processes, such as the engineering, construction, and procurement processes, and a reduction of failure costs and an improvement in quality.
  • In cooperation coordinating/indirectly supervising the project team along the entire production chain and supply chain.

Skills & experience

Do you fit our profile of Assistant Project Manager? You must have:

  • A Bachelor (HBO) or Master (WO) degree, preferably in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • The ability to set priorities, take a process-centered approach, and maintain overview.
  • Organizational skills, a quality conscious focus and a flexible and customer-oriented personality. 
  • Good communication skills (both oral and written) in both Dutch and English.

What we offer

Damen offers you (in case of full time employment):

  • a dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation;
  • a competitive salary;
  • at least 40 days of annual leave (fulltime);
  • travel allowance;
  • profit sharing & pension allowance;
  • continuous focus on professional and personal development through our Damen Academy (including Leadership & Management development programs).

Other

We look forward to meeting you! Do you need more? Don't hesitate to get in touch with Gerard Eggink (Recruiter) 06-10 26 55 93


Damen Mid-Size Vessels does not approve of a commercial, contractor and/or agency acquisition or commercial use of this advertisement. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered.

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