Senior Project Manager

Snow & Company Inc•Seattle, WA

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

Snow & Company is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic shipbuilding team. This position holds full authority and responsibility for the financial and operational success of large, complex vessel construction and repair projects, while also providing leadership and direction across the broader Project Management function. In addition to managing high-value projects, the Senior Project Manager plays a key role in shaping project management processes, mentoring team members, and aligning execution with company-wide strategic goals. This individual serves as a primary customer interface on critical projects and as an escalation point for complex challenges across all projects. As part of a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, you must thrive under pressure while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong business acumen, exceptional organizational skills, and a hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset.

Requirements

Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams, resolve conflict, and drive high performance.
Advanced financial acumen with strong command of budgeting, forecasting, and cost control in labor-intensive environments.
Expert-level contract, specification, and technical document interpretation skills.
Strong strategic thinking and organizational leadership capabilities.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with executives, customers, and cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management.
Demonstrated ownership mindset with accountability for both process and results.
Hands-on, proactive problem-solving approach.
Positive, solutions-driven attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Minimum of 12+ years of marine project management experience, including leadership of large, complex projects.
Minimum of 5+ years in a senior or leadership role within shipbuilding, ship repair, or industrial manufacturing.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field required.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced technical/business degree
Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for project execution across multiple projects (both ship repair and new construction).
Develop and implement scalable project management strategies, systems, and tools to drive performance, consistency, and efficiency.
Work closely with Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Estimators, Procurement, and Engineering teams to ensure alignment and execution success.
Collaborate with executive leadership to align project outcomes with company goals, financial targets, and growth strategies.
Support business development and bidding efforts by contributing to proposals, as well as scheduling and pricing of prospective work.
Oversee assignment of personnel to projects based on workload, project complexity, and individual strengths.
Guide cross-functional collaboration between Project Management and Production teams to resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and maintain project momentum.
Ensure efficient resource allocation and proactively manage schedules, risks, and project dependencies across multiple efforts.
Support the project team in meeting customer expectations, serving as the escalation point and lead problem-solver for complex challenges and high-stakes client interactions.
Oversee project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure financial performance and operational success.
Provide leadership in contract review, negotiation, and compliance with all terms and conditions.
Develop and maintain project schedules for individual jobs and integrate them into a comprehensive master schedule.
Review, analyze, and disseminate periodic progress reports, typically on a weekly basis, to ensure visibility and accountability.
Champion and reinforce a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
Oversees final project execution including sea trials, QA resolution, and delivery handoff to ensure complete customer satisfaction.