Damen
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About us:
Damen Civil & Modular Constructions is part of the Damen Group and specializes in the delivery of large-scale maritime and steel construction projects worldwide. We design and build complete shipyards, dry docks of all sizes, modular pontoons, barges and other complex steel structures.
Our headquarters is located in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, while our projects are executed globally. We work with multidisciplinary teams covering engineering, production (local and global), quality, and project management, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to Damen quality standards.
As Senior Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for large and complex steel projects, such as dry docks and large pontoon constructions. You manage the project from contract handover through to final delivery.
You act as the central point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on scope, planning, budget, risks, and quality. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on project execution and regular site presence worldwide.
Key responsibilities
End-to-end responsibility for project delivery (scope, planning, budget, quality and risk).
Lead multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, production, procurement and quality.
Manage internal and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Monitor progress, identify risks and issues, and take timely corrective actions.
Report on project status and escalate when required.
Ensure compliance with Damen standards, contractual requirements and safety regulations.
Visit and support production sites worldwide during key project phases.
About you
You are an experienced project manager who feels at home in technically complex, international environments. You combine leadership and structure with a pragmatic, hands-on mindset.
You bring:
5+ years of experience as a Project Manager within maritime, offshore, civil or heavy steel projects.
Proven experience delivering large projects in an operational or production-driven environment.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
A proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
A technical background (HBO/Bachelor level or higher).
Excellent command of English and Dutch.
Willingness to travel internationally and work abroad for short to medium periods.
What we offer
A one-year contract with the intention to transition to a permanent, full-time position.
The opportunity to lead challenging international maritime projects with real impact.
A professional environment with strong technical expertise and project ownership.
Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development within the Damen Group.
40 annual vacation days.
A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a solid retirement plan.
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Recruiter:
Email:
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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.”
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