Construction & Project Manager

American Cruise Lines; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking a Construction & Project Manager to oversee port infrastructure projects nationwide and coordinate dock construction along the East Coast, Mississippi River, Pacific Northwest and Great Lakes. This role reports to the Director of Port Development and Construction and requires travel to project sites across regions.

The ideal candidate will have marine construction experience, strong organizational skills, and excellent English communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience in marine construction and dock building.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee port infrastructure projects across the country.
• Oversee the construction of cruise ships docks.
• Source, interview and assist in selecting marine contractors.
• Review, compare and present bid packages from contractors.
• Coordinate utility installation of water, sewer and electric.
• Develop a project tracker to include key timelines, milestones and budget for each project.
• Primary point of contact between engineers and construction companies.
• Travel to project locations before, during and after construction.
• Ability to make presentations to groups including port partners on status of projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills (verbal & written

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Position:Construction & Project Manager

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Id:9234

# of Openings:1

Construction & Project Manager

American Cruise Lines is seeking a Construction & Project Manager to join the team at our Guilford, CT Corporate Headquarters. Our rapid expansion has made us the largest overnight passenger vessel in the US domestic market. As our fleet continues to expand, so does the need to ensure we maintain relationships across the country.

The Construction & Project Manager will play a critical role in executing the company’s long-term port infrastructure strategy. This role will oversee port infrastructure projects in all regions the company operates including the East Coast, Mississippi River and tributaries, Pacific Northwest and Great Lakes. This role will report to the Director of Port Development and Construction.

At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee port infrastructure projects across the country.
• Oversee the construction of cruise ships docks.
• Source, interview and assist in selecting marine contractors.
• Review, compare and present bid packages from contractors.
• Coordinate utility installation of water, sewer and electric.
• Develop a project tracker to include key timelines, milestones and budget for each project.
• Primary point of contact between engineers and construction companies.
• Travel to project locations before, during and after construction.
• Ability to make presentations to groups including port partners on status of projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience in marine construction and dock building.
• Strong Organizational skills.
• Strong Excel Skills.Detail Oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).

Work Schedule

• Ability to work in-person at our Guilford, CT home office.
• Ability to work remotely if located in Pacific Northwest.
• Approximately 30-50% Travel required.

Why Join American Cruise Lines?

At American Cruise Lines, our people are the driving force behind our success. As the nation’s leader in U.S. river cruising, we’re experiencing rapid growth — and we’re investing in top talent to grow with us. When you join our team, you’ll find a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, with real opportunities to build your career and make an impact.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits.

*This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.