Project Manager - Hornblower Shipyard

Hornblower•Bridgeport, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

BS in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience is required.
Minimum of 5 years of previous shipyard experience
Experience creating detailed construction schedules with project scheduling software
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.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is preferred in a technical discipline associated with vessel construction or ship repair such as marine engineering.
PMP certification or equivalent is strongly preferred

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.
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