Project Engineer

About the Role

As a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories. Our purpose is to bravely advance what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability, and Drive guiding everything we do. We are seeking a professional to join our team in a hybrid work arrangement in either JAX or Norfolk, with regular travel to both locations.

Responsibilities

• Quality review of drydock packages for scope, specifications, test plans, and documentation readiness
• Periodic site visits to the shipyard to verify progress, safety, and quality; issue field observations and follow-ups
• CFR management overview including identification, tracking, and closeout readiness
• Change order management overview including scope validation, pricing support, and impact tracking
• Frontload management overview including validation of frontload lists and justification
• Progress and invoicing management overview including earned value checks and pay application support
• Planning and schedule support for Port Engineers including look-aheads and critical path checks
• Subcontractor management for regulatory and schedule adherence in coordination with Port Engineers
• Assist with negotiations for change orders and frontload items with shipyard and vendors
• Budget control of the overall project with variance tracking and recommendations
• Maintain task order logs and change logs with clear traceability
• Work with the Project Coordinator through Smartsheet to keep tasks on plan and brief leadership and the customer on progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field; or a combination of post-high school and equal experience may be substituted for education
• 10 years of HVAC, building automation systems, critical system, civil, mechanical, and/or electrical project experience

Technical Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Proficient in project management software such as Primavera and/or Microsoft Project
• Financial management familiarity with proven capacity to establish specific, measurable, attainable performance goals and hold others accountable to achieve them

Decision Rights

• Own QA gate for drydock packages
• Approve field observations and minor sequencing changes within delegated limits
• Recommend change orders, frontloads, and budget adjustments for approval
• Escalate issues that threaten scope, cost, schedule, or compliance

Key Interfaces

Technical Manager, Maritime Project Manager, Technical Supervisor, Port Engineers, Project Coordinator, Shipyard PM and supervisors, Contracts, Procurement, Accounting, Vessel leadership, MARAD, ABS, USCG, vendors, and subcontractors.

KPIs

• QA defects found and corrected before execution
• Schedule adherence
• Change order growth and cycle time
• Invoice accuracy
• CFR and punch list closure days
• Completeness of class and flag documentation
• Smartsheet task on-time rate

Review Cadence

• Weekly status with Technical Manager and Maritime Project Manager
• Site visit reports within 24 hours of each visit

Additional

Performs other duties as directed by the Technical Manager and Maritime Project Manager.

Working Conditions

Works both inside an office environment and also outside in conditions of both high and low temperatures. May be exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels, and potentially dangerous equipment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom and be able to climb ladders. May require extended use of computer keyboard and viewing of computer monitor and ability to sit for long periods of time.

What We Offer

We inspire top talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive package that supports the diverse needs of our people—on land, at sea, in offices, and remotely.

• Competitive pay with recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidays
• Leave and family support: parental leave and sick leave
• Learning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill development
• Well-being resources: Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discounts

At Crowley, we invest in you—your success, your health, and your future.