Shipyard & Marine Fabrication Project Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Shipyard & Marine Fabrication Project Lead

Position Title: Shipyard & Marine Fabrication Project Lead

Location: Portland, OR (Travel to shipyards, ports, marine facilities, and project sites as required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: DOE

Is this you?

• Do you thrive on juggling multiple vessel and waterfront projects without dropping a single milestone?
• Are budgets, schedules, and change orders tools you use to create clarity—not chaos?
• Can you translate drawings and specs into safe, high‑quality outcomes in the yard and on the water?

What You’ll Own

• Simultaneous leadership of shipyard, marine construction, fabrication, maintenance, and industrial waterfront projects.
• Creation of detailed schedules, budgets, resource plans, and progress trackers.
• Coordination of labor, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Review and interpretation of drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Milestone and performance tracking with proactive course corrections.
• Oversight of labor productivity, materials, and cost performance.
• Forecasting, budgeting, and formal management of change orders.
• Regular site and vessel inspections; facilitation of progress meetings.
• Adherence to maritime, OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Procurement of equipment, materials, and specialized marine services.
• Early identification and mitigation of project risks and operational issues.
• Preparation of clear reports and stakeholder communications.
• Support for estimating, bidding, and business development initiatives.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of project management in marine, shipyard, vessel repair, industrial construction, or adjacent sectors.
• Solid grasp of marine operations, vessel systems, fabrication, and repair processes.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and managing budgets and schedules.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with contract administration and project controls.
• Strong leadership and team direction capabilities.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel to project sites.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Construction Management, Maritime Management, or related.
• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Hands-on work in shipyards, dry docks, marine terminals, or waterfront construction.
• Familiarity with Coast Guard, ABS, NAVSEA, or comparable maritime standards.
• Experience coordinating union and non-union crews.
• Working knowledge of welding, fabrication, machining, piping, electrical, and mechanical marine systems.

Your Toolkit

• Marine Operations Management
• Vessel Repair & Maintenance
• Shipyard Operations
• Budget Development & Cost Control
• Scheduling & Resource Planning
• Contract Administration
• Risk Management
• Team Leadership
• Client Relations
• Quality Assurance
• Safety Compliance

Perks & Growth

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Career advancement within a growing marine services organization

Backgrounds That Fit

• Commercial Ship Repair
• Marine Construction
• Maritime Transportation
• Government & Defense Shipyard Programs
• Industrial Fabrication
• Port and Terminal Operations
• Offshore and Waterfront Infrastructure Projects

Join us to keep fleets working, projects moving, and marine operations safe and efficient—one successful closeout at a time.

You should be proficient in:

• Project Management