Title: Project Manager
Company Name: A. K. Sobhan Traders
Vacancy: 2
Age: At least 27 years
Job Location: Dhaka (Banani)
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
Proven track record in managing specialized vessel projects, procurement pipelines, and vendor alignment.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English (both written and verbal) for interacting with international clients and foreign vendors.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and analytical problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in understanding technical drawings, class rules, and marine engineering specifications.
Job Context
A. K. Sobhan Traders is seeking a dynamic, result-oriented, and highly skilled Project Manager to lead and execute our high-profile marine engineering and shipbuilding projects (including Research Vessels, Tugboats, and specialized watercraft). The ideal candidate will be responsible for strategic planning, end-to-end project execution, procurement management, and stakeholder communication to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Job Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution: Formulate and implement comprehensive strategic plans for the flawless execution of shipbuilding and marine projects from inception to delivery.
Procurement & Supply Chain: Oversee critical material procurement, coordinate with both local and foreign vendors/OEMs, and manage high-value technical sourcing.
Tender & Bidding: Manage tender documentation, preparation of technical/financial proposals, and compliance frameworks for government and defense maritime projects.
Stakeholder & Client Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, authorities, and external partners, ensuring seamless communication and technical alignment.
Vendor Coordination: Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international maritime suppliers, components manufacturers, and service providers.
Team Leadership: Supervise and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, technical personnel, and shipyard operations to maintain project timelines.