South Asia Pacific Marine Consulting Project Manager/Naval Architect

RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a South Asia Pacific Marine Consulting Project Manager/Naval Architect/Naval Architect to join our office in Jakarta, Indonesia within the South Asia Pacific Marine Consulting Division.​

Mission

The Project Manager/Naval Architect – Marine business unit is a fully functioning and self-sufficient professional responsible for technically managing and executing projects within the Marine business unit. This role involves both project management and hands-on naval architecture technical contributions, where the Project Manager/Naval Architect leverages their engineering expertise to develop specific project deliverables. They ensure projects meet business objectives through technical knowledge, effective planning, execution, and delivery, adhering to RINA's quality standards.

Key Accountabilities

Project Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, cost plans, and resource allocations to align with business objectives and project deliverables and to adherence to approved budgets, schedules, and RINA quality requirements.
• Perform or supervise Naval Architecture calculations such as stability and structural checks
• Perform or supervise Naval Architecture studies as design feasibility and gap analyses against rules and regulations.
• Perform or supervise ship surveys.
• Manage risks, issues, and corrective actions throughout the projects’ lifecycle.
• Coordinate stakeholder communication and provide regular updates to management.
• Maintain and manage project documentation from initiation to completion following established processes.

Technical Contributions:

• Actively contribute as an engineer to project development, utilizing technical expertise to deliver specific tasks and solutions.
• Apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts to solve complex problems and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with technical teams to address challenges and achieve project objectives.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Prepare accurate and timely technical reports related to the project.
• Ensure invoices are prepared according to contractual terms and issued promptly to clients.
• Maintain time charge records, expense reports, and approvals in compliance with company procedures.

Collaboration and Growth:

• Work positively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Stay informed about technical, business, and management developments relevant to clients and communicate insights to senior management.

Education

Master’s Degree in Naval Engineering

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in project management and engineering roles, with demonstrated technical expertise.
• Experience with different stages of engineering like concept- and basic design, FEA analyses and 3D/2D modelling
• Strong knowledge of class approval processes and rules & regulations
• Proficiency in applying engineering principles to solve problems and develop project deliverables.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., MS Office, MS Project).
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed technical decisions.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across diverse groups.
• Awareness and ability to apply RINA’s Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System principles.

Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.​

• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.

• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.

Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued and empowered to develop their potential. RINA provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on any basis. We are compliant with Italian Law n. 68/99.