Administrative Manager – Large‑Scale Operations

About the role

Lead and manage all administrative departments for a large shipyard, overseeing daily operations and ensuring efficient resource allocation across a workforce of over 1,000 employees.

Key responsibilities

• Direct Administration & General Affairs, General Services, Transportation & Fleet, Corporate Security, Accommodation & Catering, Procurement, Maintenance & Services, and Government Relations.
• Coordinate closely with Projects, Human Resources, Finance, and Contracts departments to ensure seamless integration.
• Prepare administrative operational plans and budgets, monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Supervise administrative contracts, outsourced services and vendor management while ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of administration experience, including at least 5 years in a senior administrative management role.
• Proven experience in major construction, shipyard or large‑scale industrial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage an organization of more than 1,000 employees.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, organizational and people‑management capabilities.
• Experience developing administrative policies, procedures and organizational restructuring.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with senior management and cross‑functional teams.