Commercial Project Manager

Pacific Shipyards International (PSI) is searching for an experienced Commercial Project Manager to join our ship repair team in Hawaii. Position Title: Project Manager Reports To: Vice President of Programs Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Position Summary We are seeking a highly qualified Commercial Project Manager (PM) to join our Project Management team. The Project Manager will report to the Vice President of Programs and is responsible for the management and execution of commercial ship repair projects ranging from $1M to $20M in value. The PM serves as the primary point of contact for customers and is responsible for the overall financial, contractual, and operational performance of assigned projects. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and business acumen to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and possess the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and successfully navigate project risks, scope changes, and customer expectations while maintaining project profitability and customer satisfaction. The PM must establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, owners, estimators, engineers, subcontractors, supervisors, and production personnel. Experience with contract administration, project controls, forecasting, scheduling, change management, and customer‑relationship management is essential. Experience in commercial ship repair, shipbuilding, industrial construction, marine services, or related industries is highly desirable. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Serve as the primary customer point of contact throughout project execution. Manage all aspects of assigned ship repair & commercial projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and customer satisfaction. Lead project planning efforts, including scheduling, resource allocation, forecasting, and execution strategies. Monitor and manage project financial performance, including budgets, labor utilization, cost control, revenue realization, and profitability. Develop, negotiate, and administer contract modifications, change orders, and growth work opportunities. Coordinate activities between production, engineering, planning, procurement, quality, subcontractors, and customer representatives. Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to support successful project outcomes. Lead project meetings with customers, management, and internal stakeholders to communicate project status, priorities, and performance. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and contractual requirements. Support proposal development, estimating efforts, and customer relationship management activities as required. The Commercial PM may be assigned other duties as required, including non‑commercial projects. Education/Training/Skills Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience Minimum requirement of 10 years of ship repair or marine industry experience Minimum requirement of 5 years of project management experience PMP certification desirable Knowledge of managing federal contracts Knowledge of shipboard lock‑out tag‑out procedures Previous experience or training in work sequencing and scheduling Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project or similar scheduling software Qualification/Requirements Must show proof of legal right to work in the United States and US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Must be able to obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites All candidates must submit to and pass a post‑offer drug screening and background check before employment begins. Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID‑Compliant Drivers’ License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver’s License, if you do not have a REAL ID‑Compliant Driver’s License, class 3 or higher Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of shift Must be flexible in work hours Pacific Shipyards International, LLC Expectations of Employee Is committed to the company values and adheres to all policies and procedures Performs duties of his/her job as assigned Maintains a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co‑workers courteously and respectfully Communicates regularly with Officers, Managers & Supervisors about the different divisions and department’s issues Consistently be on time for work, meetings and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due dates Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fashion Maintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipment Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards Meet productivity goals and quality standards as set by management Pay Range $90,000-$130,000 annual salary to commensurate with experience. Our Values Legacy: Family‑owned throughout its history, PSI strives to fulfill the goals that motivated our founder in 1944: we dedicate ourselves wholly to caring for our customers so that they can continue to serve our community. Commitment: PSI approaches every project with teamwork, determination, and focus. Commitment makes it possible for the most challenging of projects to be completed safely and on‑time to consistently exceed our customer’s expectations. Integrity: Transparency, humility, and accountability are critical to every facet of our business. Leading with integrity allows PSI to continue to operate as the highest‑performing commercial shipyard in the state. Loyalty: At PSI, every employee relies on teammates without question and supports each other without pretense. Built on the foundations of trust, loyalty to one another is paramount. We hope you will consider joining our team! #J-18808-Ljbffr