Newbuilding Project Manager in Nantong Big Container Ship

Your Impact as Newbuilding Project Manager

Were seeking a passionate and experienced overseas Newbuilding Project Manager to join our team in Nantong China. This exciting 3-years assignment offers you the chance to make your mark on a significant container carrier construction project while experiencing life in one of Chinas charming cities.

Area China South is a vibrant part of DNVs Maritime Region Greater China where over 150 talented professionals across 4 major locations work together to deliver world-class ship classification and certification services.

As our Newbuilding Project Manager youll drive excellence through the entire project lifecycle. Youll be the face of DNV building relationships with shipyard teams and owners while coordinating expert teams to ensure world-class delivery.

Your Opportunity to Learn and Grow

This role places you at the center of complex maritime projects where youll:

• Lead end-to-end newbuilding projects from initial sales handover through successful completion
• Serve as the primary liaison between shipbuilders owners representatives and internal DNV teams
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and foster cross-functional collaboration
• Develop your leadership capabilities while managing diverse stakeholder relationships
• Expand your global perspective through immersion in Chinese maritime industry and culture

Feel Proud of the Work You Do

In this position youll contribute directly to:

• Ensuring vessels meet the highest standards of safety and environmental performance
• Delivering professional and consistent services that uphold DNVs prestigious reputation
• Implementing strategic HSE management to protect team members and minimize operational risks
• Building lasting relationships with key industry partners and clients

Earning Our Reputation Every Day

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking full ownership of project execution across all phases
• Planning coordinating and continuously improving operational activities in alignment with DNV strategy
• Performing meticulous project control and reporting
• Ensuring excellent service delivery and effective after-sales support
• Providing proper training and information to team members regarding safety procedures

• Join a truly international company with 160 years of history and worldwide presence.
• Thrive into our dynamic and inspiring workplace where continuous growth is encouraged.
• Build lasting connections with dedicated competent colleagues who are experts in their fields.
• Access ongoing learning opportunities that help you advance your skills and career trajectory.
• Experience a workplace founded on mutual appreciation where diverse perspectives are valued.
• As a Direct International Hire you enjoy benefits including pension health and travel insurance accommodation and utilities support as well as transportation allowance.

*Benefits may vary based on position tenure/contract/grade level*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender religion race national or ethnic origin cultural background social group disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

The Expertise Were Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

• The candidate should have working experience as project manager of new building big container ship.
• Bachelors degree or higher in Naval Architecture Marine Engineering Mechanical Engineering or experience as Chief Engineer
• Minimum 5 years of Newbuilding experience as Class Surveyor
• Understanding of class roles rules and systematics
• Experience as a Newbuilding Project Manager
• Advantageous to have experience with Dry Cargo Ships
• Fluent verbal and written command of English

The Person Behind the Professional

Beyond technical qualifications were looking for someone who:

• Thrives in team environments while confidently leading others
• Takes initiative with a service-oriented mindset
• Works independently with reliability and self-motivation
• Understands the role of class rules and class systematics
• Excels at building authentic relationships with colleagues and customers

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.