Project Manager - Hornblower Shipyard

Hornblower Group

$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in a technical discipline or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years shipyard experience.
  • Experience with project scheduling software for detailed construction schedules.
  • PMP certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
  • Understanding of vessel design and construction materials (aluminum, steel, wood, fiberglass).
  • Familiar with classification society rules (ABS, USCG) and passenger vessel regulations.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Project Manager tracking labor costs, expenses, and timelines.
  • Create and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project.
  • Evaluate project progress and quality of work from designers and contractors.
  • Analyze project plans, budgets, and expenditures.
  • Prepare detailed construction status reports and organize project meetings.
  • Negotiate contracts and issue Purchase Orders and Letters of Intent.
  • Assist in drafting project proposals, RFPs, and budgets.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for travel to project sites within the US and internationally.
  • Work on diverse projects in vessel construction and renovation.
  • Professional development through exposure to complex project management tasks.
  • Collaboration with a variety of clients and contractors.
Full Job Description


Position Summary:

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

Duties and 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 designer 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 life cycle of the project
  • Assist the Program Manager with drafts and issuance of project proposals, RFP's, 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. This task will require some travel
  • Track all labor costs, expenses, and project timelines, and evaluate progress and quality of work being performed by designer 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 & Qualifications:

  • 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, & fiberglass vessel design and construction
  • Familiarity with classification society rules (ABS, USCG, etc.)
  • A familiarity with current passenger vessel regulations (i.e. USCG T & K boat regulations)
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills
  • Experience working in a team and operational environment to manage systems
  • Experience with Word, Excel and organizational documentation file management systems
  • Must thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must be able to board vessels, enter confined spaces with limited visibility and have the ability to climb up and down stairs and/or ladders of varying heights to complete inspections
  • 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.

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