Job Description
Job Overview:
We're particularly interested in individuals who have built their careers in yacht service, shipyard operations, commercial marine repair, vessel maintenance, or maritime infrastructure.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with hands-on operational leadership, sound financial judgment, and the ability to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily marine service, maintenance, and repair operations.
Manage multiple yacht, vessel, or shipyard projects from planning through completion.
Lead and coordinate marine technicians, mechanics, electricians, welders, fabricators, and subcontractors.
Coordinate vessel haul-outs, yard activities, repair schedules, and technical service operations.
Monitor project budgets, labor costs, profitability, and operational performance.
Develop and review estimates, work orders, project schedules, and technical documentation.
Ensure projects meet quality, safety, regulatory, and customer expectations.
Manage customer relationships, provide progress updates, and resolve operational challenges.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, vessel owners, captains, and senior leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve workflow, productivity, and service department efficiency.
Qualifications
5+ years of relevant experience in marine service, shipyard operations, vessel repair, refit, or maritime project management preferred.
Previous leadership experience managing technical personnel, subcontractors, or project teams.
Strong understanding of marine mechanical systems, propulsion, hydraulics, electrical systems, or vessel maintenance.
Experience coordinating multiple projects, schedules, and operational priorities.
Knowledge of marine repair procedures, shipyard safety standards, and technical service workflows.
Experience managing budgets, estimates, labor utilization, and project costs.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with customers, captains, engineers, and technical teams.
