Alaska Vessel Construction Lead (Ketchikan)

Transportation and Public Facilities; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in Ketchikan is seeking a Vessel Construction Manager 3 to lead complex vessel design, engineering, and construction projects ensuring quality, schedule, and cost targets are met.

You will manage large-scale ship construction/refurbishment, coordinate with engineers, naval architects, consultants, and contractors, and handle contracts, compliance, and finances while supervising staff and guiding project execution across Alaska.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (e.g., Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods used to determine, estimate, and analyze costs, including life cycle costs and cost models.
• Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources; monitoring costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Understands and applies regulations and policies related to marine design, construction, and safety.
• Knowledge of design, construction, and maintenance of offshore vessels, including materials, durability, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee vessel design, engineering, and construction projects to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-efficiency.
• Manage large-scale new ship construction and refurbishment, coordinating with marine engineers, naval architects, consultants, and contractors.
• Administer contracts and ensure regulatory compliance and financial management.
• Supervise staff, prepare cost estimates, and monitor project schedules.
• Liaise with federal, state, and local officials and present projects to community groups.
• Travel to project sites to monitor progress and guide project execution.
• Support the development of the Marine Highways STIP and AMHS Obligation Plan funding.

Skills

Contracting/Procurement

Cost Estimation

Problem Solving

Project Management

Technical Credibility

Vessel Construction

Education

Post-secondary education/experience in marine engineering or related field

Job description

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in Ketchikan is seeking a Vessel Construction Manager 3 to lead complex vessel design, engineering, and construction projects ensuring quality, schedule, and cost targets are met.

You will manage large-scale ship construction/refurbishment, coordinate with engineers, naval architects, consultants, and contractors, and handle contracts, compliance, and finances while supervising staff and guiding project execution across Alaska.