Overview
Yacht Refit Project Manager
Mediterranean Region | Full-time | Relocation Required
Role
An established Mediterranean shipyard specialising in yacht refit and maintenance is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex yacht refit projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage yacht refit projects from planning through delivery
- Define project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical requirements
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineers, technicians, and subcontractors
- Monitor project timelines and shipyard production milestones
- Manage procurement of materials, marine equipment, and specialist services
- Oversee inspections, commissioning, testing, and sea trials
- Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, classification societies, and safety standards
- Manage project costs, change orders, and risk mitigation
- Conduct regular project progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide project reporting and updates to senior management
Requirements
- 8–10+ years’ experience in yacht refit, shipbuilding, or marine project management
- Strong understanding of marine systems, vessel construction, and shipyard operations
- Experience managing technically complex refit or shipyard projects
- Familiarity with classification society requirements and maritime regulations
- Strong stakeholder management skills working with owners’ teams, captains, and subcontractors
- Experience using project planning tools such as MS Project or similar
- Fluent Italian and English
- Willingness to relocate
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience within a superyacht refit shipyard
- Experience managing large yacht refit periods or dry dock projects
- Strong understanding of shipyard production environments
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to manage complex superyacht refit projects
- Stable and experienced shipyard team
- Competitive salary package
- Long-term career opportunity within a growing refit environment
Application
For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact:
sam@proteusprofessionals.com
WhatsApp: +34 684 725 274