Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree
Work experience: 5 years
Language skills: English
Job Summary
Salary Period: Monthly
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Barona Engineering is now looking for an experienced Project Manager for our client MAKINEN in a permanent position. The selected person will be recruited directly to MAKINEN’s organization.
We are now strengthening MAKINEN’s Project Management team with an experienced Project Manager to lead demanding refurbishment projects for cruise ships and passenger ferries worldwide. The role is one of the most versatile in the marine industry, requiring resilience, leadership, and the ability to keep projects on track under high expectations.
The position is based in Turku, Finland but involves international travel, as projects are executed globally.
Your Role
As a Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for delivering large-scale marine refurbishment projects from start to finish, with each project typically lasting around six months. You will lead the project team, manage subcontractors, ensure quality, and keep projects on time and on budget – all while balancing the demands of clients, schedules, budgets, and internal stakeholders.
Your main responsibilities include:
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Leading refurbishment projects
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Managing project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
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Overseeing large project organizations of 100+ workers, along with a management team of 20 people
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Coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution
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Acting as a steady and reliable leader under pressure
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Supporting and mentoring junior team members by sharing your expertise
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Representing MAKINEN globally, with projects that may take you to shipyards in Spain, the Bahamas, Singapore, and beyond
Responsibilities
What We Expect from You
We are looking for an accomplished professional who has already proven themselves in the marine or shipbuilding industry and is now ready to take on challenging, international projects. You are systematic, calm under pressure, and a team player.
We expect you to have:
• Strong project management experience, preferably from shipbuilding or refurbishment projects (such as newbuilds or large-scale retrofits)
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with large budgets and multinational teams
• A systematic and structured working style
• Excellent team leadership skills and resilience under pressure
• Fluent English skills (other languages are a plus)
• Willingness to travel internationally
• A mentoring mindset and willingness to share expertise with younger colleagues
What MAKINEN Offers You
At MAKINEN you will work in a highly independent role, while still having the support of an experienced management team and skilled colleagues.
You will be offered:
• A responsible and highly respected role in a global business environment
• The chance to work on some of the most exciting and challenging projects in the cruise industry
• A supportive and collaborative company culture where colleagues help each other succeed
• A permanent position in a growing global company
Interested?
Apply now and become part of MAKINEN’s journey. Recruitment is carried out in cooperation with Barona Engineering. The selected person will be directly employed by our client MAKINEN (I.S. Mäkinen Oy).
Please apply for the position via the provided link. For any questions, please contact: Barona Engineering’s Recruitment Manager Kristiina Vormala (+358408374019) best available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1-2 pm. For data security and GDPR reasons, we do not accept applications by email.
Have questions about this job? Contact our recruiter
Kristiina Vormala
kristiina.vormala@barona.fi
