HVAC Construction Project Manager

Derecktor is seeking a Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee marine repair, refit, and new-construction projects from initial planning through completion and delivery. This position coordinates shipyard resources and works closely with clients, internal departments, subcontractors, and vendors to complete projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, within scope and budget, and with minimal disruption to other shipyard operations. Director of Project Management Manage assigned refit, and new-construction projects from initial planning through construction, commissioning, delivery, and project closeout. Assist in defining project scope, objectives, budgets, schedules, milestones, technical requirements, and deliverables with relevant stakeholders. Review vessel plans, specifications, contracts, and change orders to ensure project requirements are clearly understood and communicated. Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules to monitor progress and share updates with clients and other stakeholders. Coordinate internal resources, third parties, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Work closely with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Planning, and other departments to coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and project priorities. Appropriate resources are available and properly allocated based on project requirements, employee skill sets, and experience levels. Monitor project performance, schedules, budgets, short- and long-term goals, and production progress using appropriate tools and techniques. Identify potential delays, cost overruns, technical challenges, and other project risks, and develop contingency or corrective action plans. Proactively manage changes to project scope, schedules, specifications, and costs using appropriate review and verification methods. Track design decisions, technical questions, approvals, change orders, and client requests throughout the project. Coordinate the timely procurement and delivery of long-lead materials, owner-furnished equipment, and other items required to support the project schedule. Manage relationships and maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments. Report project progress, production updates, schedule changes, budget concerns, and significant risks to management, escalating issues as needed. Review project billing, invoices, expenditures, and financial information for accuracy and alignment with the approved budget. Ensure work complies with approved drawings, specifications, contractual requirements, quality standards, and applicable marine regulations. Participate in inspections, testing, commissioning, sea trials, punch-list completion, final vessel delivery, and project closeout. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, budgets, meeting notes, approvals, change documentation, and closeout records. Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, reports, and process maps to document project requirements and support planning and decision-making. Ability to assist on general marine service projects if needed. Process Improvement Planning and scheduling Performance Management Extensive understanding of USCG and Marine Classification Society rules Subcontractor/Vendor Management Material and Inventory Control and procurement In-depth understanding of construction procedures and materials management Familiarity with quality assurance processes Familiarity with construction/project management software Excellent organizational and time-management skills Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Financial Management experience including basic accounting Negotiate and manage statement of work and contracts with external vendors Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of five (5) years relevant trade experience within the marine industry OR High School diploma with a minimum of ten (10) years relevant trade experience within the marine industry. Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification a plus Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture degree a plus Applicant may be subject to environmental conditions such as cold, heat, exposure to noise, hazards, and confined spaces/close quarters. Must have the ability to move easily between buildings, ascend/descend ladders and work outdoors in shipyards/marinas in all kinds of weather. Benefits include paid holidays, paid vacation, health benefits, 401K with company match, and company-sponsored Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. All applicants will be provided equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.