Manager, Engineering

Crowley Maritime Corporation • Norfolk, VA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

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. By expanding and innovating our services, we have expanded our footprint in services within the Logistics, Land Transportation, Shipping, Wind and Fuel industries. Crowley and its affiliated companies have generated more than $3.5 billion in annual revenue through our people's focus on excellence and a culture that values everyone's voices and collaboration. To continue laying the groundwork and challenge what's possible for our business, we seek to partner with individuals ready to elevate their careers with us.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; or a combination of post-high school and equal experience may be substituted for education.
• 5+ years of related marine engineering experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
• Subject to a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check to obtain your driving history.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to train and direct the work of others.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to effectively manage projects that may vary in nature and scope.
• Knowledge of and ability to identify safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and procedures as they pertain to environmental health standards.
• Knowledge of procurement, budgeting and administrative management.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of marine engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard inspection requirements, vessel reflagging, statutory certification, and classification society requirements.
• Experience managing engineering support for vessel acquisitions, vessel activations, drydock availabilities, and complex repair projects.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance technical, financial, operational, and regulatory priorities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues effectively to executive leadership, customers, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills with the ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop engineering strategies that support program objectives while managing schedule, cost, technical, and operational risk.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in maintenance, repair, and ship management software, such as ABS Nautical Systems 5 is preferred.
• Licensed as a marine engineer by the U.S. Coast Guard (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure work is being performed in compliance with company standards as well as local, state, and/or federal guidelines and regulations.
• Analyze services provided by vendors, negotiates rates and recommend changes when appropriate.
• Evaluate shipyard bid packages and recommend awards.
• Assist in maintaining staffing levels of trained marine engineers.
• Assist with development, enhancement and implementation of policies, procedures and vessel standards.
• Lead technical evaluations of candidate vessels to determine suitability for intended government service.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering specifications supporting vessel acquisition, reflagging, repairs, modifications, vessel activation, and modernization.
• Oversee engineering planning and execution for vessel availabilities, drydock periods, major repairs, and modernization projects.
• Coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard, ABS, shipyards, and other regulatory agencies to obtain required approvals, certifications, surveys, and closeout of deficiencies.
• Review vessel survey reports, prior owner documentation, engineering records, and technical assessments to develop work packages, schedules, budgets, and engineering risk assessments.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance strategies, engineering standards, equipment baselines, and reliability initiatives across the assigned fleet.
• Direct, mentor, and provide technical oversight to Technical Supervisors, Port Engineers, Project Engineers, and vessel engineering personnel.
• Lead engineering risk assessments and provide recommendations to program leadership regarding vessel readiness, engineering priorities, technical risks, and lifecycle planning.
• Coordinate engineering requirements with Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, Program Management, Operations, and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution of engineering activities.
• Monitor engineering performance, project schedules, budgets, technical execution, and program risks while providing routine status updates to senior leadership and customers.
• Support development of Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), technical evaluations, acquisition strategies, and engineering recommendations for vessel procurement, reflagging, maintenance, modernization, and recapitalization efforts.
• Serve as the primary engineering representative to MARAD, the U.S. Coast Guard, ABS, shipyards, and other external stakeholders, ensuring timely communication, technical issue resolution, and successful execution of program objectives.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable company policies, contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and customer expectations.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager