Senior Maritime Project Manager

The Senior Maritime Project Manager is a key leader responsible for guiding complex maritime projects from inception to delivery, while actively collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. This role requires deep technical expertise, a

commitment to safety and quality, and a passion for fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment. The Senior Maritime Project Manager will serve as a mentor and role model, empowering team members and ensuring project goals are achieved through shared success and open communication.

Key Responsibilities

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and inspire project teams, promoting a culture of trust, respect, and continuous learning.
• Facilitate open communication and knowledge sharing across departments and with vessel owners, subcontractors, and regulatory representatives.
• Encourage team input in decision-making and problem-solving, ensuring all voices are heard and valued.
• Support professional development and growth opportunities for team members.
  

Project Management & Execution

• Oversee all phases of steel vessel fabrication, assembly, and delivery, ensuring compliance with Classification Society and USCG standards.
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, and budgets, proactively identifying and addressing risks or delays.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vessel owners and key stakeholders, representing the team's interests and achievements.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies and industry best practices.

Continuous Improvement & Organizational Impact

• Drive process improvements and innovation by leveraging team insights and industry trends.
• Prepare and present progress reports to management, highlighting team accomplishments and areas for growth.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that values diversity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in maritime project management, with a proven track record of successful team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of steel vessel construction, material flow, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse teams, manage subcontractors, and collaborate across functions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments and adapt to changing project needs.

Physical Demands

• The employee must have correctable vision to 20/40 , however contact lenses are not permitted in certain production area positions.
• The employee must pass the Ishihara test for color blindness and have the ability to read and understand safety symbols and colors, (i.e. red, yellow, green, etc.).
• The employee must pass a pulmonary function exam for positions requiring respiratory protection.
• The employee must be able to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, or climb stairs or a ladder.
• The employee must be able to perform overhead work, as necessary, with a full range of motion.
• The employee must not be claustrophobic and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• The employee must have the capability to maneuver through openings as small as 18 inches by 23 inches, and would need to be able to move and crawl into awkward positions.
• The employee must be able to work in static positions for extended periods of time.
• The employee must have good balance and the capability of standing on each foot for a period of 30 seconds or more.
• The employee must not have a fear of heights and may be required to work in an elevated environment (which could include heights of more than 50 feet) on scaffolding, from staging, planking, or a mechanical lift.
• The employee must be able to carry tools and or equipment to their designated work area. They could include but are not limited to the tools associated with their trade, or others as designated by their responsibilities. The approximate weight could be as much as 75 pounds.

Work Demands

• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, safety shoes (steel toe), safety harness, gloves or other protective clothing as determined by a Senesco Marine Job Hazard Analysis.
• The employee must report all accidents or injuries to their supervisor and the Environmental Safety and Health Department.
• The employee must report to their supervisor any and all damages to equipment, or broken and misused tools.
• The employee may be working in several different areas and environments; this includes work inside and outside of buildings or structures.
• The employee needs to work at a pace consistent with meeting company deadlines.

Disclaimer
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.