Site Supervisor

About us

With a long history of operating and investing in the shipping industry, Danaos manages one of the largest independently owned fleet of modern, large-size containerships and bulk carriers. Our dedication to innovation, safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility has helped us forge our reputation as the leading provider of containership management services in the world.

Danaos has been widely recognized for its operational performance, technological innovation, high operational standards and commitment to sustainability. This recognition and technology to management, strong work ethic and sustainable development, the awards Danaos has received are the recognition of the innovations the company has developed in every aspect of its activity.

At Danaos we have made environmental sustainability a priority as we look to the future. We constantly employ the highest operating standards on board to ensure an ethical, safe and pollution free environment for everyone - our people, the community and the marine life all over the world.

As a New Buildings Site Supervisor

You will represent company during all phases of vessel construction (container or bulk carriers) and supervise construction activities to ensure compliance with contractual specifications, approved drawings, technical standards, and quality requirements. The position is a project based position to cover the needs of a large portfolio of New Building projects by 2029 (from 18 to 36 months),

As a part of your role, you will:

• Monitor project progress against the construction schedule and identify risks that may affect delivery milestones.
• Coordinate with shipyard management, subcontractors, equipment suppliers, and the owner's project team.
• Review and verify steel construction, hull fabrication, outfitting, machinery installation, piping, electrical systems, accommodation, cargo handling equipment, and navigation systems.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure workmanship meets the required standards.
• Monitor installation and commissioning of propulsion, auxiliary machinery, cargo systems, ballast water treatment systems, exhaust gas cleaning systems (where applicable), and other critical equipment.
• Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT), harbour acceptance tests (HAT), sea trials, and final performance trials.
• Verify compliance with Classification Society rules and statutory requirements, including flag state regulations and applicable IMO conventions.
• Coordinate inspections with Classification Surveyors and statutory authorities.
• Identify construction deficiencies, maintain punch lists, and ensure timely rectification before vessel delivery.
• Review inspection reports, test records, quality documentation, and as-built documentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for the owner's management.
• Monitor change orders, variations, and technical deviations from contract specifications.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have

• Degree in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering or experience as Class C Engineer
• At least 1 year experience in NB Projects
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
• Efficiency in troubleshooting, organizing skills, attention to detail
• Availability to relocate as an expatriate in China for 18 to 36 months

Benefits

We offer

• An attractive compensation package
• Expatriation package
• Group medical insurance plan
• Excellent working environment (Best Workplaces 2025 and 2026 , Best Small & Medium Workplaces Europe 2026) within a technology-led, global shipping company that operates one of the world’s largest independent fleet

Danaos is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment support and respect individuals and personnel processes are applied without any discrimination.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.