Civil Engineering Project Manager

SSA Marine; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid disability insurance

401k plan

Retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

SSA Marine, a Seattle-based operator of marine terminals, seeks a Project Manager for its Engineering department. The successful candidate will lead diverse projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure and operational efficiency, reporting to the Director of Civil Engineering & Projects.

Responsibilities include managing project delivery from concept to execution, ensuring compliance with SSA's policies and budget. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree, at least 8 years of experience, and preferably a background in the transportation industry.

The role offers a hybrid work environment with a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $165,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as a Project Delivery Manager.
• Proven success leading large multi-million-dollar CAPEX and expansion projects.
• Background in transportation or shipping industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from initiation through closeout.
• Prepare and maintain project execution plans and schedules.
• Manage project reporting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Support the preparation of RFPs, bid evaluations, and contract awards.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality policies.

Skills

Project Management

Risk assessment

Budgeting

Stakeholder coordination

Sustainability integration

Financial planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

Project Management certification

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

SSA Marine is a Seattle-based global operator of marine terminals and stevedoring services, specializing in the movement and handling of cargo across major ports worldwide. As part of Carrix, the company manages container, bulk, and breakbulk operations, as well as intermodal and rail logistics that connect port activity to inland transportation networks. SSA Marine supports the efficient flow of goods across global supply chains, working with shipping lines, ports, and logistics partners to move a wide range of cargo, including containers, automobiles, and industrial materials.

The Project Manager with our Engineering department is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a portfolio of projects of varying scope and complexity across the organization. These may include, but are not limited to, infrastructure upgrades, equipment manufacturing and modernization projects, electrification and decarbonization projects aligned with the organization's ESG goals, safety and compliance initiatives, and automation projects. Reporting to the Director of Civil Engineering & Projects, the Project Manager provides leadership and oversight from concept development through execution, commissioning, and handover, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with SSA's policies, standards, and strategic objectives.

Location: Must be local to Seattle.

Hybrid role Salary range: $125,000- $165,000

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from initiation through closeout, including scope definition, budget and schedule development, risk assessment, and resource planning.
• Prepare and maintain project execution plans and schedules for each project, ensuring alignment with SSA's CAPEX stage-gate process.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Operations, Procurement, HSE, Legal, Finance) and external partners (contractors, suppliers, port authorities, regulators) to ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensure that project deliverables comply with technical, safety, environmental, and quality industry standards.
• Drive the standardization and rationalization of the global portfolio of Engineering department, Automation and Infrastructure proposals, ensuring strong alignment with Carrix standards.
• Manage project reporting, forecasting, and cost control to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Support the preparation of RFPs, bid evaluations, and contract awards for assigned projects.
• Manage outsourced vendors/contractors, define and own the project governance, and monitor service level agreement performance of vendor; develop action plans for any corrections & course changes.
• Administer and monitor vendor and contractor performance against scope, schedule, cost, and safety obligations.
• Manage change orders, claims, and risk mitigation for assigned projects.
• Integrate the organization's sustainability objectives into project scopes, especially for electrification, emissions reduction, and safety improvements.
• Engage with internal teams and external agencies to secure required permits and approvals.
• Communicate project progress and impacts to internal stakeholders, terminal leadership, and external partners as required.
• Oversee the engineering design and specification process for infrastructure and equipment projects.
• Coordinate technical reviews, HAZIDs/HAZOPs, and design approvals with appropriate discipline leads.
• Support operational readiness and handover to terminal operations teams, including training and documentation.
• Identify and manage project risks, maintaining a live risk register and mitigation plans.
• Ensure adherence to SSA's safety, environmental, and quality policies and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate major risks or deviations promptly to the Director of Civil Engineering & Projects.
• Capture lessons learned from each project and contribute to improving the Company's project delivery framework.
• Support the development of standard specifications, templates, and best practices within the Central Engineering Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; Project Management certification preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as a Project Delivery Manager or Project Commissioning Manager, with proven success leading large multi-million-dollar CAPEX and expansion projects.
• Background in transportation or shipping industry strongly preferred.
• Actively PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred.
• Experience in operations, infrastructure, and technology, with a focus on large, multiyear projects in industrial infrastructure, equipment, and automation technology.
• Strong understanding of project financials, including financial planning, cost control, budgeting, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Proficiency with project management tools.

Benefits

Eligible employees (and their families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as basic life and accidental death insurance, paid disability insurance, including paid parental leave if eligible, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible. The company also offers paid bereavement leave and paid jury duty. Eligible employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan. Employees will be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses.