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Newbuilding Project Manager (mfd)


Job Location:

Hamburg - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

About the role
PETER DÖHLE Schiffahrts-KGis a provider of global maritime services with roots in Hamburg and home ports all over the world. We see ourselves as a company group rich in tradition yet future-oriented providing tailor-made solutions for the entire shipping industry. To support our Shipmanagement at the next possible time we are looking for a Newbuilding Project Manager (m/f/d).

Your tasks and responsibilities

  • Review and comment on specifications and drawings during initial project stages in cooperation with yards and designers
  • Supportyardsselection as well ascontractandtechnicalnegotiations fornewbuild projects
  • Negotiatespecifications system drawings and3D reviewswithyards together with the teams of owners representives
  • Coordinatedaily newbuildingprojectactivities directlyreporting to theHead of Newbuilding &Projects
  • Organize review and negotiate proposals as well as supplier selection for onboard systems ensuring compliance with company standards reliability and optimized OPEX
  • Evaluatetechnical solutions and suppliersregardingmaintenance costs maintainability durability regulatorycomplianceandoperationalusability
  • Review and commenton drawingsfor approvalin close cooperationwith internalexpertsand project partners
  • Stay up to date with technical development in machinery systems
  • Liaison with classification societies flag stateadministrationsand regulatory bodies
  • Maintain close communication with site office teams clarify technical issues attend factory acceptance tests and seatrials and provide technical support to site teams until vessel delivery
Your profile
  • Degree in ship-engineering or a related field
  • Extensive professional experience in asenior position as ChiefEngineer or Second Engineer
  • Previousexperienceas a memberof a newbuilding site team ata shipyard isan advantage
  • Basic knowledge of business administration includingreporting
  • Strong communicationskillswith fluency in English
  • Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to adapttodifferent culturesand mentalitieswithin the international shipbuilding market
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally
Our benefits
  • a challenging and varied job with a lot of (personal) responsibility
  • a pleasant working atmosphere in a small and highly motivated dynamic team with flat hierachies
  • a wide range of training programs as well as individual perspectives for further development
  • an exclusive working environment at the Elbe with an in-house fitness area and company restaurant
  • an attractive salary package with many offers for financial security mobility and other financial benefits
We would like to welcome you on board!
Do you think the position matches your expectations Then we look forward to receiving your application either online via the application form or by e-mail.
Please state your salary expectations and the earliest possible starting date.

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About us
With its 2000 employees ashore and 4900 crew members at sea the Döhle Group is one of the leading providers of shipping services worldwide.
Founded 1965 in Hamburg the family-owned company operates a modern fleet of about 500 container vessels multi-purpose vessels and bulk carriers. Besides the core competences of chartering and sale & purchase of ships the Döhle Group offers a wide variety of further services. The spectrum ranges from financial commerical and technical support to insurance services and crew management full agency services bunker services as well as development of shipping software.
The Döhle Group acts as exclusive chartering broker for a fleet of 500 container ships bulk- and multi-purpose vessels.
Todays fleet encompasses container vessels with a capacity of 300 up to 13000 TEU multi-purpose carriers and bulk carriers ranging from 1800 to about 210000 dwt deadweight.
PETER DÖHLE Schiffahrts-KG is a provider of global maritime services with roots in Hamburg and home ports all over the world.
We see ourselves as a traditional yet forward-looking group of companies that offers customised solutions for the entire shipping industry.

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With its 2,000 employees ashore and 4,800 crew members at sea the Döhle Group is one of the leading providers of shipping services worldwide. Founded 1956 in Hamburg, the family-owned company operates a modern fleet of about 500 container vessels, multi-purpose vessels and bulk carrie ... View more

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