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Junior Project Manager

Damen

Gorinchem
Full Time
Posted on: March 30 2026

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

Damen Shiprepair Curaçao (DSCu) is a growing company in the Caribbean and is part of the Damen Shipyards Group. Since February 2017, DSCu operates the ship repair yard, continuing a full range of services for the maintenance, repair, refit and conversion of vessels and offshore constructions of all types and sizes for shipping companies all over the globe. 


DSCu has two (2) graving docks and 1.5 kilometers of quay that enables us to provide the highest quality of service to each project with its unique challenges and requirements. 

For our Operations Department, we are seeking for a candidate for  the position Junior Project Manager.

As a Junior Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of marine repair projects. Your focus on balancing time, cost, and quality will be critical to meeting client expectations and contributing to the overall success of our projects. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

  • Assist project managers in serving as a communication link between clients, the shipyard, and internal teams, helping to resolve issues promptly.
  • Support the definition of project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with management and stakeholders.
  • Help develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and communication documents.
  • Provide clear and timely updates on project expectations, progress, and requirements to team members and stakeholders
  • Contribute to estimating resource requirements (time, labor, materials) and identifying participants needed to achieve project objectives.
  • Assist in drafting budget proposals, monitoring expenditures, and recommending adjustments to support cost control.
  • Track project milestones and deliverables, preparing progress reports for stakeholders
  • Help identify and monitor project risks, dependencies, and critical paths.
  • Present and provide in depth analysis of financial results at start , mid and end project.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field, supplemented with relevant training courses such as work preparation, project management, subcontractor management, or similar.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in a technical environment, preferably in the maritime sector.
  • Knowledge of shipbuilding processes and marine engineering principles.
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
  • High learning capacity with the flexibility to adapt to new processes, technologies, and project requirements.
  • Proficient in spoken and written English; knowledge of Dutch, Spanish, and Papiamentu is an advantage.

APPLY NOW

Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that values creativity, growth, and innovation. Don't miss this opportunity to take your career to new heights.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are currently residing in Curaçao. Preference will be given to local talent from the island to support our community and operations.

We offer more than just a job, we provide a rewarding and fulfilling work environment where you can thrive and grow in your career. Here are some of the things we offer:

  • Competitive compensation: Depending on your education and Professional experience.
  • Professional development opportunities: We provide various training programs and educational resources to help you enhance your skills and advance in your career.
  • Collaborative and inclusive culture: We foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and diversity with short communication lines.

For any question, please contact: Chantally Panasco, HR Advisor.  Submit your application to recruitment-dscu@damen.com.
 


Recruiter:

Iulia Cristiana Vilcu Alecu

Email:

iulia.vilcu@damen.com

Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.

About Damen
Damen logo

Are you ready to sail into a new adventure?

Damen was established by two brothers back in 1927. Today, with more than 12,000 employees, operating over 35 shipbuilding and repair yards, the Damen Shipyards Group has earned a leading position in the shipbuilding world. We are an international company that is, at heart, still a family business with family values and a deep respect for our maritime heritage. It is our aim to combine our proven standardisation with the innovations of digitalisation to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder

Newbuild

Damen has delivered more than 6,500 vessels in 100 countries and delivers some 175 vessels annually to customers worldwide. Damen’s focus on standardisation, modular construction and keeping vessels on stock leads to short delivery times, low total cost of ownership and reliable performance. We offer a wide range of products including tugs, naval and patrol vessels, high speed craft, ferries, dredging, offshore vessels and superyachts.

Shiprepair & conversion

Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has a worldwide network of 18 repair and conversion yards with drydocks ranging up to 420 x 80 metres. DSC yards have extensive experience – completing more than 1,300 projects every year, from normal drydockings for scheduled maintenance to damage repair, right up to extensive refit and conversion projects.

Services

Being active in the maritime industry demands continuous vessel reliability. For nearly all vessel types Damen offers a broad range of services, including maintenance, spare parts delivery, training and the transfer of shipbuilding know-how.

Components

Damen is also specialised in the design and production of various marine components including propeller nozzles, rudders, special towing winches, anchors, anchor chains and steel works.

Always looking for talent

At Damen we are always looking for professionals, starters and students with a passion for ships. We offer challenging jobs, internships, premium placements or graduation projects both locally and globally, in various job areas.

Investing in talent

As professionals we offer you the ideal environment to continuously develop yourself both technically and personally by coaching you on the job and through various programmes found in the Damen Academy.

We also offer students diverse unique opportunities to get to know the Damen Shipyards Group. Boost your personal development, even before beginning your professional career, through various events and activities.

“Damen has always been a company with a clear focus on innovation. From ground-breaking concepts such as standardised shipbuilding to advanced products such as the SEA Axe Hull, innovation has provided the means for Damen to grow into an established global group of companies.”

Oceans of opportunities

We are active across the entire maritime sector and offer jobs in different areas allowing you to grow, develop and define your own career. Whether you are looking for a job in Sales, Design & Proposal, Engineering, Research & Development, Yard Support or Project Management, we will do our best to find the right fit in our Newbuild, Shiprepair & Conversion, Services or Components activities.

Steer your own career

From the first day you join our company, you will have the freedom and responsibility to steer your own course. Damen stands for challenging jobs, personal and professional development and for numerous career opportunities. And, above all, it’s fun to work at Damen!

Are you up for the challenge? Are you a team player who likes to work independently and thinks critically and are you ready to take the lead? Then feel welcome at Damen and spend your future best years with us!

‘’We want to become the most sustainable shipbuilders in the world. Our ambitions lie in circularity and zero-emission sailing!’’

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 9.000+

  • Sector: Yacht building, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Shipbuilding & repair

  • Preferred educational level: Vmbo, Mbo, Hbo, Wo bachelor, Wo master

  • Career level: Student, Starter (< 3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)

  • Preferred education: Marine technology, mechanical engineering, offshore engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, marine officer, ICT, information technology

  • Open vacancies: Check career.damen.com