Project Manager - Marine Construction

Curtin Maritime•Long Beach, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of marine construction projects, including providing technical and operational expertise to the Bid Team, participating in proposal preparation, labor and resource planning, scheduling, and driving projects through to completion and final approval. This is a broad, high-visibility role supporting multiple simultaneous initiatives in close partnership with senior leadership.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of project management experience, ideally spanning multiple simultaneous projects or programs
Demonstrated proficiency managing projects using digital PM tools and platforms (examples: MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Asana, Notion, or equivalent)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
Exceptional organizational skills — especially in digital environments — are a must
Demonstrated ability to manage projects that vary in nature, scope, and complexity
Ability to identify and anticipate task sequence conflicts across multiple workstreams
Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance while knowing when to escalate
Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, high-interruption environment
Confidence to communicate clearly with crew members, staff, and senior leadership
Must meet "fit for duty" requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)
Must be able to climb onto tugs, barges, and up and down ladders
Must be able to work in variable weather conditions (rain, ice, wind, heat, etc.)
Ability to work when exposed to odors, dust, mechanical hazards, high noise levels, and potentially hazardous equipment

Nice To Haves

Maritime industry experience preferred; candidates from other industries with strong construction, infrastructure, or operations backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Applicants are encouraged to submit a brief portfolio or examples of how they organize and manage projects digitally — this is a meaningful differentiator in our selection process

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of proposal and bid packages
Project scheduling using Critical Path Method (CPM)
Assist in development of project plans that meet client requirements and timelines
Own overall responsibility for the successful execution of assigned projects
Serve as primary point of contact for clients; gather requirements and specifications
Provide technical expertise to the Bid Team in support of proposal development
Develop project plans and regularly track milestones across multiple concurrent initiatives
Identify potential conflicts or delays in the project timeline and work proactively to resolve them
Manage resources needed to successfully complete projects
Track project expenditures and report to the Controller
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies
Maintain meticulous digital organization of all project documentation, timelines, correspondence, and deliverables
Work directly with senior leadership to align project priorities and communicate status