Senior Marine Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking a Senior Project Manager with marine/ship yard experience for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Honolulu, HI. This position requires relocation to Hawaii - relocation assistance is provided!

Salary is between$125K - $150K per year (based on experience) + benefits!

The Project Manager will report to the Vice President of Programs and is responsible for the management and execution of commercial and military ship repair contracts ranging from $1M and up to $100M in value.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary focal point for customer interaction and overall management of ship repair contracts
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including owners, managers, estimators, engineers, subcontractors, supervisors, and production teams
• Act as a key communicator and leader across all project stakeholders
• Manage and execute government contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements
• Apply estimating methods to support project planning and execution
• Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules and work sequencing
• Supervise and provide direction to project management staff
• Coordinate and implement contract changes to ensure timely execution and completion
• Negotiate contract modifications and changes with customers
• Interface daily with vessel stakeholders to resolve operational and project execution issues
• Leverage onboard ship experience and knowledge of marine engineering and shipboard systems/equipment
• Interpret complex technical documents, including specifications, NAVSEA Standard Items, drawings, blueprints, manuals, and test procedures
• Apply project management principles, including risk management, performance tracking, and change management
• Coordinate and schedule resources including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
• Lead daily and weekly meetings across all stakeholder levels, including production meetings, progress reviews, conferences, and formal customer updates
• Interface with executive leadership and customers to ensure alignment on project status and execution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 10 years of ship repair or marine industry experience
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience
• Experience managing federal/government contracts
• Knowledge of shipboard tag-out procedures and Navy Work Authorization (WAF) controls
• Experience or training in work sequencing and project scheduling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project (or similar scheduling tools)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; U.S. citizenship required for security clearance and base access
• Ability to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential
• Ability to pass post-offer drug screening and background check
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-compliant driver’s license in good standing, or valid U.S. passport plus Hawaii driver’s license (if REAL ID is not held)

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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