Assistant Project Manager - Marine & Ship Repair

Gulf Copper LLC; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Copper LLC seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee ship repair and fabrication projects on the Gulf Coast. You will manage schedules, control costs, and coordinate with estimating, planning, and client teams to ensure contractual compliance and timely delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate complex contracts and technical drawings. Travel to project sites may be required; PPE is mandatory where applicable.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years ship repair/fabrication experience preferred; 4–6 years in other industries may be acceptable.
• 2–4 years marine-industry project or production management experience preferred; PMI certification acceptable.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals.
• Must wear PPE in required conditions.

Responsibilities

• Keeps abreast of health and safety policies and ensures compliance for personnel.
• Interfaces with estimating to develop detailed project execution plan.
• Monitors project baseline and assists with changes from scope.
• Tracks progress and reports to Project Manager.
• Coordinates contract documents with Client drawings and specs.
• Identifies special requirements and advises Senior Project Management.
• Maintains project schedules in MS Project and resolves schedule issues.
• Notifies management of risks and opportunities and mitigates them.
• Supports contract administration and cost/schedule monitoring.
• Provides input for project planning and status reporting.
• Maintains project documentation and minutes of meetings.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Reading blueprints

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Team player

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Gulf Copper LLC seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee ship repair and fabrication projects on the Gulf Coast. You will manage schedules, control costs, and coordinate with estimating, planning, and client teams to ensure contractual compliance and timely delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate complex contracts and technical drawings. Travel to project sites may be required; PPE is mandatory where applicable.