Project Engineering Manager

Project Engineering ManagerReporting to ASC Program Manager, the Project Engineering Manager at Gulf Copper LLC is responsible for leading and overseeing various technical and project-related functions in naval architecture and marine engineering. The role requires both strategic and hands-on involvement in ship design, regulatory compliance, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. The Project Engineering Manager plays a key role in ensuring that engineering deliverables align with industry standards, client expectations, contract requirements, and organizational objectives.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Design & Engineering OversightLead and review ship designs, structural calculations, stability assessments, and hydrodynamic analysisDeveloping building strategies for new constructionEnsure designs meet classification society rules, safety regulations, and customer specificationsOptimize designs for efficiency, performance, buildability and cost-effectivenessProject Management & CoordinationManage and coordinate naval architecture marine engineering and other engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, structural)Oversee timelines, budgets, and resources for ship design and construction projectsCollaborate with production teams to ensure feasibility and manufacturability of designsManage designer teams and coordinate subcontracted effortsRegulatory & Compliance AssuranceEnsure compliance with IACS, IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, and classification societies (e.g., ABS, DNV, Lloyd's Register)Work with surveyors and regulatory bodies to obtain approvals and certificationsProblem-Solving & Technical SupportProvide or obtain (as needed) expert advice on engineering and technical issuesAddress design modifications and troubleshooting during the construction phaseTeam Leadership & DevelopmentMentor junior naval architects and engineersFoster innovation and continuous improvement in ship design and construction processesClient & Stakeholder CommunicationAct as the technical point of contact for clients, shipowners, and classification societiesPresent design solutions, feasibility studies, and technical reportsRequired Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, or Ocean EngineeringMinimum ten (10) years' experience in ship design and shipbuilding industry with technical knowledge of all stages of ship design (concept, preliminary, functional and detail design); experience leading design teams within an engineering design firmExperience with software like AutoCAD, Rhino, AVEVA Marine, FEM toolsStrong knowledge of ship design, production engineering, testing and validationExperience with ship design and production organizationsWorking Conditions:Office and shipyard environmentsOccasional travel for program reviews or supplier coordination may be requiredNecessary Equipment Operation:MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)Ability to use Customer Supplied programs or websitesOffice equipment, including telephone, scanner, computer, printer, etc.Special Skills:Project management skills with an ability to balance multiple competing demandsGood communication and leadership abilitiesConfident and clear verbal communication skills are needed to successfully listen and communicate with multidisciplinary teams to ease consensus and complete tasks on timeAbility to learn new engineering software and design standards and integrate them directly into current project needsDependable, confident action oriented, initiative-taker with a sense of integrity and actively contributes to building and expanding consultancy servicesThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of assigned personnel.An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.