Site Manager

SITE MANAGER – GAS TANKER NEWBUILDING (CHINA)

Apollo Ship Services is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead Owner's site supervision activities for Gas Tanker newbuilding projects in China.

The Site anager will act as the Owner's principal representative at the shipyard and will be responsible for overseeing all technical, quality, safety, inspection, testing, commissioning, and reporting activities throughout the vessel construction program. The role requires strong leadership, sound commercial awareness, and extensive experience in gas carrier construction projects.

Requirements:

• 10+ years shipbuilding/marine experience
• 5+ years in Site Manager or Senior Site Superintendent role
• LPG, LNG, VLGC, VLAC or Tanker newbuilding experience
• Strong knowledge of shipyard quality, inspections, testing and commissioning
• Experience working with Classification Societies and shipbuilding contracts

Education

• Degree or Diploma in:
• Marine Engineering
• Naval Architecture
• Mechanical Engineering
• Shipbuilding Engineering
• Equivalent maritime qualification

Technical & Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with Shipbuilding Contract requirements, Technical Specifications, Classification Rules, Flag State requirements, and applicable international regulations.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of Hull, Machinery, Electrical, Cargo, Coating, and Specialist Inspectors.
• Review inspection and test plans and ensure attendance at all key inspections and trials.
• Monitor non-conformities, deficiencies, and punch list items through to satisfactory close-out.
• Ensure proper maintenance of inspection reports, certificates, test records, and quality documentation.

Gas Carrier System Oversight

• Supervise construction and commissioning of:
• Cargo containment systems
• Cargo tank insulation systems
• Cargo handling equipment
• Cargo compressors and reliquefication systems
• Cargo instrumentation and automation systems
• Safety and emergency shutdown systems
• Marine engineering and auxiliary systems
• Deck machinery and mooring equipment

Technical Competencies

• Thorough understanding of:
• IGC Code requirements
• Classification Society Rules
• Newbuilding quality control systems
• Shipbuilding contracts and specifications
• FAT, HAT, SAT, Commissioning, and Sea Trials
• Cargo containment and cargo handling systems
• Marine propulsion and auxiliary systems

Leadership Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proven capability to work effectively within multicultural shipyard environments.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Project Location: YAMIC, Jiangsu Province, China

Project Type: New Construction Gas Tankers

Contract Duration: Project-based assignment through vessel delivery Q3-4 2027

Reporting To: Project Manager