Marine Transportation Project Manager - UIC Bowhead Transport, LLC

UIC Alaska•Anchorage, AK

15h

About The Position

UIC Bowhead Transport LLC is seeking a Marine Transportation Project Manager to provide management, leadership, and oversight of marine transportation projects and related operations. The position directs and coordinates project planning, organization, execution, control, integration, and completion within assigned areas of responsibility. Work is performed with minimal supervision, with consultation from the General Manager on initial project assignments, significant operational matters, and situations requiring departure from standard practices. The Project Manager coordinates vessel operations, cargo movements, field personnel, vendors, subcontractors, customers, ports, terminals, and other project participants to ensure safe and efficient project execution. The role ensures customer requirements are met while maintaining company standards for safety, quality, professionalism, and operational performance. Assigned projects are expected to be completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within established budget parameters, and in accordance with contractual and customer requirements. The position may require travel to vessels, ports, terminals, remote communities, and project locations. Work takes place across office, marine terminal, port, dock, vessel, and field environments, with schedules varying according to vessel movements, cargo operations, weather, customer requirements, and project schedules. Evening, weekend, and off-hours availability may occasionally be required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in marine transportation, marine operations, logistics, project management, cargo operations, or a related field, including demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or operational activities.
Demonstrated leadership and project management experience organizing, coordinating, and directing multiple phases of marine transportation projects.
Knowledge of marine transportation operations, including vessel scheduling, cargo movement, logistics, port operations, and project coordination.
Experience coordinating personnel, vendors, subcontractors, customers, and other operational stakeholders.
Understanding of vessel and cargo operational requirements, including loading, unloading, mobilization, and transportation logistics.
Experience implementing and supporting company safety programs and complying with applicable marine and workplace safety requirements.
Ability to prepare financial projections, monitor project budgets, review job costs, and interpret project financial data.
Knowledge of project scheduling, logistics, budgeting, cost control, and resource planning.
Ability to identify operational risks and develop solutions to minimize project delays and cost impacts.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Ability to travel to remote project locations, ports, terminals, and vessels as required.
Ability and willingness to work extended or irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, when necessary to support vessel schedules and marine operations.
Strong knowledge of marine transportation, vessel operations, cargo logistics, project coordination, and operational planning.
Ability to identify operational problems, analyze relevant information, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions promptly.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, vessels, customers, and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with customers, vessel crews, management, vendors, subcontractors, and regulatory representatives.
Ability to remain professional and effective in fast-paced environments where schedules, weather, cargo requirements, and customer priorities may change with limited notice.
Ability to work respectfully and effectively in diverse cultural environments, including rural and remote Alaska communities.
Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and accountability in operational and financial decision-making.
Ability to think strategically, evaluate operational and commercial risks, and develop solutions aligned with organizational and customer objectives.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to establish productive relationships across office, vessel, and field operations.
Ability to make timely decisions and provide direction during changing operational conditions.
Resourcefulness and adaptability in resolving transportation, vessel, cargo, equipment, personnel, and logistical challenges.
Ability to safely access marine terminals, docks, barges, vessels, and other operational areas as required.
Ability to maintain focus and make sound decisions in fast-paced operational environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in marine cargo transportation, tug and barge operations, or vessel operations.
Experience managing marine transportation projects in Alaska and remote or rural locations.
Experience coordinating oversized, heavy, containerized, breakbulk, or specialized cargo.
Experience working directly with vessel captains, port captains, cargo operations personnel, terminal operators, and marine customers.
Familiarity with U.S. Coast Guard requirements and other applicable marine transportation regulations.
Experience with government contracts, government-funded transportation projects, or public-sector customers.
Experience with marine project estimating, job costing, customer billing, and contract administration.
Experience coordinating vessel charters and commercial marine transportation projects.
Familiarity with project management, scheduling, vessel tracking, or transportation management software.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership, direction, coaching, and support to marine operations and project personnel; delegate responsibilities while maintaining accountability for assigned projects.
Oversee marine transportation projects, including vessel movements, cargo operations, mobilization, demobilization, loading and unloading, and port or terminal operations.
Manage multiple projects concurrently and serve as the primary company point of contact for assigned projects, daily operations, and customer communications.
Communicate regularly with customers regarding project updates, expectations, schedules, and contractual requirements.
Coordinate vessel captains, port captains, operations personnel, cargo teams, terminal personnel, vendors, subcontractors, customers, and other project participants.
Develop and maintain project schedules, voyage plans, cargo movement schedules, and operational timelines.
Coordinate vessel availability, crew requirements, equipment, transportation, lodging, supplies, and other project logistics.
Review project scope, cargo requirements, vessel capabilities, port restrictions, weather considerations, and logistics before project execution.
Monitor vessel and cargo operations for scheduling conflicts, delays, equipment limitations, weather impacts, and other project risks; develop contingency plans.
Recommend contract modifications, operational changes, and efficiency improvements as needed.
Monitor project budgets, costs, commitments, and financial trends; communicate budget status, concerns, and potential overruns to the General Manager.
Lead project meetings covering operational status, vessel schedules, cargo requirements, project scope, timelines, budgets, and outstanding actions.
Respond to off-hours calls and communications as necessary to support vessel operations, customers, schedule changes, emergencies, and other priority matters.
Provide project and operational updates to the General Manager and other company leadership.
Prepare and maintain daily operational reports, voyage or cargo updates, weekly progress reports, project status summaries, and final project reports.
Review customer billing and supporting documentation for assigned projects before invoicing.
Review vendor and subcontractor invoices for accuracy, project coding, and completion of services; review proposals, quotes, and bids for project and contractual compliance.
Coordinate with accounting and administrative personnel to ensure expenses, purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documentation are properly assigned and processed.
Maintain project records supporting job costing, customer billing, contract compliance, and financial reporting.
Ensure marine operations comply with company safety policies, applicable regulations, customer requirements, and operating procedures; promote safety and personnel compliance.
Coordinate with ports, terminals, agents, customers, regulatory agencies, and other external parties as needed.
Participate in home office, operational, customer, and field meetings as required.
Travel to vessels, ports, terminals, remote communities, and project locations as necessary.
Perform additional duties as needed to support marine transportation and business operations.