Shipyard Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager Pre Planning & Vendor Execution

Job Description

The Project Manager Pre Planning & Vendor Execution leads, coordinates, and executes all upfront planning activities for assigned projects, with a strong focus on vendor-supported work. This role ensures that pre-production readiness, material strategies, and vendor-driven work packages are fully defined, integrated, and executable to support complex operational and contract objectives. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and external vendors to align scope, schedules, technical requirements, and cost forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-planning activities for assigned projects, ensuring alignment across Engineering, Planning, Material, Finance, and Manufacturing teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and execution plans related to vendor-supported work.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to define project scope, technical requirements, and deliverables prior to vendor engagement.
• Support the creation, review, and release of technical instructions, statements of work, procurement packages, and design inputs.
• Serve as the primary interface with vendors for pre-award planning, clarifications, and execution readiness.
• Track vendor progress, risks, and performance metrics, ensuring adherence to program deadlines and quality expectations.
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact cost, schedule, or technical execution, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Prepare and present project status updates, readiness assessments, and progress reports to leadership.
• Support cost development, including ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) estimates and CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) planning tied to vendor execution and project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with established processes, contractual requirements, and quality standards throughout all phases of work.
• Drive continuous improvement in pre-planning processes, vendor execution workflows, and cross-department collaboration.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in project management with responsibility for planning and execution of complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience in construction management or construction-related project environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and adjust project schedules, milestones, and execution plans.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Planning, Material, Finance, and Manufacturing.
• Ability to lead vendor engagement activities, including pre-award planning, clarifications, and readiness for execution.
• Skilled in risk identification, mitigation, and escalation related to cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Capability to track vendor performance metrics and ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Strong communication skills for preparing and presenting project status updates, readiness assessments, and progress reports.
• Knowledge of cost development processes, including ROM estimates and CLIN planning.
• Understanding of contractual compliance and quality standards in a project execution environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PMP certification or formal project management credential is highly beneficial.
• Experience in project engineering within construction or industrial environments.
• working with change orders and managing their impact on scope, cost, and schedule.
• Familiarity with technical instructions, statements of work, and procurement package development.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives in processes and cross-department collaboration.
• Comfort working closely with vendors and external partners in a structured contract environment.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic, highly collaborative environment where cross-functional teamwork and vendor partnerships are central to success. You will play a key role in shaping pre-planning and execution processes that directly impact complex, high-visibility projects. The organization values continuous improvement, structured project methodologies, and clear communication, providing a setting where your expertise in project management and vendor coordination can make a meaningful difference and support long-term professional growth.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office located on a dry dock, supporting operational and planning activities in a hands-on industrial setting. The standard schedule runs from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with frequent interaction with mainland offices that may require travel. You will work closely with engineering, planning, material, finance, and manufacturing teams, as well as external vendors, in a structured, process-driven environment focused on meeting program deadlines and quality standards. #aerojobshawaii26

This is a Permanent position based out of Honolulu, HI.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.