Job Opportunity: New Builds Senior Fleet Manager
We are seeking a talented New Builds Senior Fleet Manager to join a well-established company operating in the Commodity Trading and Shipping industry in Geneva, Switzerland. This position is based in Geneva and involves frequent travel. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience as a Technical Superintendent and Marine Superintendent.
Position Purpose
The New Builds Senior Fleet Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of new vessel construction projects, seamlessly integrating them into the operational fleet. This role serves as a vital link between shipyard activities, design and engineering teams, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational readiness, ensuring that new builds align with company standards, budgets, and timelines.
About the Role
This vital role focuses on managing new vessel builds, guaranteeing they adhere to all required standards while ensuring smooth integration into the operational fleet.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Oversight & Coordination:
- Lead end-to-end management of new vessel builds from conceptual agreements to delivery and fleet integration.
- Act as the primary liaison between shipyards, design offices, classification societies, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor construction progress, budgets, and quality control to ensure compliance with contractual specifications.
- Fleet Integration and Readiness:
- Develop and execute fleet integration plans for newly constructed vessels.
- Ensure operational readiness, including crewing, technical documentation, training, and spare parts planning.
- Prepare annual budget proposals for management.
- Coordinate with technical and commercial departments to ensure seamless entry into service.
- Asset Management & Lifecycle Planning:
- Ensure new builds align with the company’s long-term asset strategy regarding performance, sustainability, and return on investment.
- Incorporate lifecycle cost analysis and maintainability into design and build considerations.
- Support the development and implementation of asset management plans for newly commissioned vessels, including maintenance, upgrades, and eventual disposal.
- Collaborate with asset performance, finance, and operations teams to track the health and value of assets over time.
- Compliance & Standards:
- Ensure all new builds and the existing fleet comply with applicable regulatory, environmental, and safety standards (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, etc.).
- Maintain awareness of technological trends and sustainability practices impacting new build projects.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engage with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Identify and analyze technological trends affecting new build projects.
- Consultancy to Group Activities:
- Involvement in ship sale and purchase, ship conversion for offshore projects, and oil and gas terminal inspections.
- Provide evaluations, recommendations, and liaise with third-party service providers.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree (Foreign going) unlimited in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience in shipbuilding, fleet management of oil and gas tankers, and marine/offshore project management.
- Experience in both sea and shore-based roles is required.
Required Skills
- Proven track record of managing new build programs and delivering projects on time and within budget, including dry docking selection and execution.
- Strong knowledge of marine and class regulations as well as technical standards (Flag State).
- Solid understanding of capital asset planning, TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), and condition-based maintenance strategies.
- Experience with digital twin technologies, sustainability initiatives, or smart ship systems.
- Familiarity with ESG compliance and green ship design initiatives.
- Previous experience working with international shipyards and suppliers.
- Ability to travel internationally and work in multi-disciplinary environments.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Preferred Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution: Ability to analyze key factors affecting deliverables, recognize business opportunities, and make prioritizations and trade-offs.
- Project Management: Organized and capable of communicating effectively with stakeholders; adept at planning projects and executing each phase collaboratively.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in identifying, analyzing, and engaging individuals or groups impacted by the project to ensure alignment and achieve shared objectives.
- Decision Making: Comfortable with ambiguity and risk; capable of making high-quality decisions based on less than perfect information while adhering to ethics and regulations.
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