Maritime Project Manager

Crowley Maritime Corporation • Jacksonville, FL

54d • Hybrid

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. SUMMARY: Responsible for providing programmatic and contractual project management support within MARAD's Vessel Acquisition Manager (VAM) program. This includes overseeing vessel purchasing negotiations, managing program schedules and budgets, ensuring compliance with government contracting requirements, and coordinating with stakeholders across finance, contracts, and operations. The role ensures delivery of VAM projects on time, within scope, and aligned with MARAD's billion-dollar contract objectives. Success in this position requires real-world, defining leadership and management experience, with the ability to influence, direct, and guide cross-functional teams in high-stakes, complex maritime environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of project management or program management experience, preferably in maritime or federal contracting environments.
• Experience with large-scale government contracts (billion-dollar scope) highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Skilled in project management tools including Smartsheet.
• Familiarity with ABS Nautical Systems and other ship management platforms.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government contracting principles, including (but not limited to) CLIN management, CPFF structures, MIPRs, and GAAs.
• Ability to interpret and apply government contract and financial requirements.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across complex programs.
• Proven ability to deliver program results while ensuring compliance with federal standards.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) eligibility required.

Nice To Haves

• Background in naval architecture or ship brokerage would be a plus, but relevant project management or maritime industry experience may substitute.
• Exposure to vessel purchasing, brokerage, or naval architecture is beneficial but not required if supported by strong project management and contract administration experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution for vessel acquisition and layberth management in alignment with MARAD's VAM contract.
• Support vessel purchase negotiations through valuation analysis, counteroffer strategies, and coordination with MARAD and Crowley leadership.
• Maintain and manage Smartsheet-based Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for visibility across all VAM projects.
• Monitor and track budgets, CLIN expenditures, and funding allocations, ensuring cost controls and compliance with government contracting requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance, Contracts, and Government stakeholders to manage task orders, POP extensions, and funding approvals.
• Provide program reporting, variance analysis, and expenditure tracking to support decision-making by MARAD leadership.
• Serve as the primary liaison for program-level project management functions, ensuring clear alignment of roles, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Facilitate communication and accountability across operations, contracts, and program management teams to avoid duplication of effort and ensure efficient execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees