About the Role:
The Yacht/Technical Manager will serve as a key point of contact, offering technical and operational support to yacht owners, captains, and crew. You will ensure the highest standards of vessel operation, compliance, and maintenance across a portfolio of assigned yachts.
This is a full-time, office-based position in Fort Lauderdale. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the USA (valid Green Card or US Passport required). No visa sponsorship is provided.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual with a maritime background to start or continue a shoreside career with fantastic career progression prospects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage annual budgets
- Collaborate closely with Captains and Engineers to oversee maintenance schedules
- Organize and supervise annual dry dockings
- Monitor and manage vessel certification and documentation
- Ensure compliance with Class, Flag State, and ISM/ISPS requirements
- Regularly travel to yachts for inspections and crew liaison
- Act as the primary contact for Owners and Captains and Crew
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience onboard large Superyachts (Captain, Chief Officer, or Chief Engineer)
- Some shore-based experience in a Yacht Management or Project Management role desirable
- Refit/Newbuild Dry Dock experience
- Strong knowledge of ISM/ISPS regulations
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Confident decision-maker and problem-solver
- Demonstrated leadership and people management abilities
- Knowledge of classification society regulations
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Professional presentation and fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Proficient with technology and report writing
- Willing to travel frequently, as needed
- A competitive salary and generous benefits package
- The opportunity to work with a respected name in the industry
- Career advancement in a dynamic, international team environment