Marine Engineering
Marine Project Manager — Global Hiring Overview
Marine Project Managers run newbuild, conversion, and major retrofit projects across shipyards and offshore facilities.
Median Salary
$135k
$97.2k – $189k
Demand Score
86/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+11%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for marine project managers in the global maritime market is robust. Maritime employers report a 11% year-on-year increase in Marine Project Manager mandates, driven by newbuild orderbooks, dual-fuel conversions, and the global decarbonisation retrofit wave.
Salary Trend
Marine Project Manager compensation typically falls between $97.2k and $189k, with experienced marine pms in the global maritime market commanding $189k+ at leading shipowners, managers, ports, cruise operators, and offshore players. Total compensation often includes leave pay, travel, joining bonuses, performance pay, and ship-type or DP allowances.
Career Path
Marine Project Managers typically progress to Naval Architect, Shipyard Engineer roles, or into lead naval architect, project director, and shipyard / consultancy leadership across the global hiring maritime market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run newbuild / retrofit projects
- •Manage budgets, schedules, and scope
- •Coordinate yard, owner, and class
Qualifications
- •Naval / mechanical engineering
- •Project management (PMP / Prince2)
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Marine Project Manager jobs by city
Marine Project Manager jobs in Dubai
2.6K openings · $176k
Marine Project Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi
2.0K openings · $173k
Marine Project Manager jobs in Fujairah
1.8K openings · $142k
Marine Project Manager jobs in Doha
2.2K openings · $176k
Marine Project Manager jobs in Ras Laffan
1.8K openings · $149k
Marine Project Manager jobs in Dammam
2.0K openings · $149k
Marine Project Manager jobs in Jeddah
2.0K openings · $149k
Marine Project Manager jobs in Muscat
1.5K openings · $142k
Marine Project Manager jobs in Manama
1.4K openings · $149k
Marine Project Manager salary insights
Marine Project Manager salary in Dubai
$176k
Marine Project Manager salary in Abu Dhabi
$173k
Marine Project Manager salary in Fujairah
$142k
Marine Project Manager salary in Doha
$176k
Marine Project Manager salary in Ras Laffan
$149k
Marine Project Manager salary in Dammam
$149k
Marine Project Manager salary in Jeddah
$149k
Marine Project Manager salary in Muscat
$142k
Marine Project Manager salary in Manama
$149k
Hiring by maritime industry
Shipping Companies hiring Marine Project Managers
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Marine Project Managers
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Marine Project Managers
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Marine Project Managers
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Marine Project Managers
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Marine Project Managers
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Marine Project Managers
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Marine Project Managers
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Marine Project Managers
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Marine Project Manager in the global maritime market is around $135k, typically ranging from $97.2k to $189k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.