Project Manager

About the role

This position is responsible for assisting in the success of new construction, vessel renovation, and development projects throughout all project phases, including on-site inspections and project control documentation and support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead Project Manager with tracking all labor costs, expenses, and project timelines
• Create and maintain project schedule using Microsoft Project
• Evaluate progress and quality of work being performed by designers and contractors
• Evaluate project plans, work hours, budgets, and expenditures
• Perform data and budget analysis and create reports as needed
• Provide detailed construction status reports
• Maintain professional relationships with all clients and contractors
• Organize and host all on-site and virtual construction meetings
• Efficiently and accurately communicate relevant project information to the project team
• Review field inspection reports from Consultants throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Assist the Program Manager with drafts and issuance of project proposals, RFPs, tenders, budgets, cash flows, and preliminary schedules
• Issue contracts, Letters of Intent, Purchase Orders, etc.
• Negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors
• Plan, procure Owner Furnished Equipment, and provide customer representation for shipyard work periods (some travel required)
• Track all labor costs, expenses, and project timelines, and evaluate progress and quality of work being performed by designers and contractors
• Maintain contract execution tracking log, including change orders
• Control all project data throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Prepare substantial completion certificates and ensure all project closeout documents are obtained and filed
• Travel to project sites within the US and internationally as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BS in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience is required; an advanced degree is preferred in a technical discipline associated with vessel construction or ship repair such as marine engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of previous shipyard experience
• Experience creating detailed construction schedules with project scheduling software
• PMP certification or equivalent is strongly preferred
• Understanding of aluminum, steel, wood, and fiberglass vessel design and construction
• Familiarity with classification society rules (ABS, USCG, etc.)
• Familiarity with current passenger vessel regulations (i.e., USCG T & K boat regulations)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience working in a team and operational environment to manage systems
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and organizational documentation file management systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to board vessels, enter confined spaces with limited visibility, and climb up and down stairs and/or ladders of varying heights to complete inspections
• Must submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG, including but not limited to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident/incident testing