Project Manager, Shipyards
About The Position
Saronic Technologies is seeking execution-focused Project Managers to keep work moving across its shipyard organization. Reporting to Shipyard Operations leadership, the Project Manager owns project schedules, risks, and follow-through, and provides leaders and partners with clear updates on project status. The position is offered at varying levels based on experience and background, with location and assignment determined by the candidate’s background, skillset, and regional preference across Saronic’s shipyards and functional teams. The role involves managing projects from kickoff through handover, coordinating engineering, construction, functional teams, vendors, and contractors, and ensuring work meets safety and quality standards. The Project Manager is expected to take accountability for outcomes, drive execution, communicate risks and status clearly, and adapt to changing priorities. On-site work and travel may be required. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, and project management experience in shipbuilding, heavy industrial, construction, defense, or a similar complex environment (typically five or more years, varying by level). Shipyard, naval, or maritime experience and PMP or similar certification are preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Project management experience in shipbuilding, heavy industrial, construction, defense, or a similar complex environment; typically five or more years, varying by level.
- Proven record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Experience working with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to drive results across teams without direct authority.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Jira.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Willingness to work on site and travel as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a shipyard, naval, or maritime setting.
- PMP or similar certification.
Responsibilities
- Own project scope, timelines, milestones, budgets, and success metrics.
- Plan and run projects from kickoff through handover.
- Track progress weekly and keep schedules, risks, and action items current.
- Coordinate engineering, construction, and functional teams.
- Manage vendors and contractors, including tracking deliveries and open items.
- Identify risks early and raise issues with leadership along with options.
- Prioritize safety and ensure work meets safety and quality standards.
- Report status in plain language to non-engineer leaders using shared project management standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
- Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic-plan employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Stock options.
- Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline.
- Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
