DDB New Construction Project Manager

Socket.dev; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in the United States (Dania Beach, FL) seeks a Project Manager for marine refit and new-construction projects. You will lead planning, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination to deliver on time and within scope.

Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor's degree or 10 years of marine trade experience; PMP certification is a plus. Knowledge of USCG and Marine Classification Society rules is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years marine trade experience.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of USCG and Marine Classification Society rules.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned refit and new-construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Define scope, budgets, schedules with stakeholders.
• Review plans, contracts and change orders to align requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules.
• Coordinate resources and vendors to meet schedule and budget.
• Engage engineering, production, purchasing and planning teams.
• Monitor performance, risks, and progress using appropriate tools.
• Prepare project documentation and reports for clients and management.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and marine regulations.

Skills

Process Improvement

Planning & Scheduling

Performance Management

USCG & Marine Rules

Sub contractor/Vendor Mgmt

Materials Control

Construction Procedures

Quality Assurance

OSH Standards

Project Management Software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School diploma with 10 years marine experience

PMP certification

Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture degree

Tools

MS Project

Marine construction software

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Derecktor of Dania - Dania Beach, FL

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage assigned refit, and new-construction projects from initial planning through construction, commissioning, delivery, and project closeout.
• Assist in defining project scope, objectives, budgets, schedules, milestones, technical requirements, and deliverables with relevant stakeholders.
• Review vessel plans, specifications, contracts, and change orders to ensure project requirements are clearly understood and communicated.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules to monitor progress and share updates with clients and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal resources, third parties, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Planning, and other departments to coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and project priorities.
• Appropriate resources are available and properly allocated based on project requirements, employee skill sets, and experience levels.
• Monitor project performance, schedules, budgets, short- and long-term goals, and production progress using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Identify potential delays, cost overruns, technical challenges, and other project risks, and develop contingency or corrective action plans.
• Proactively manage changes to project scope, schedules, specifications, and costs using appropriate review and verification methods.
• Track design decisions, technical questions, approvals, change orders, and client requests throughout the project.
• Coordinate the timely procurement and delivery of long‑lead materials, owner‑furnished equipment, and other items required to support the project schedule.
• Manage relationships and maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments.
• Report project progress, production updates, schedule changes, budget concerns, and significant risks to management, escalating issues as needed.
• Review project billing, invoices, expenditures, and financial information for accuracy and alignment with the approved budget.
• Ensure work complies with approved drawings, specifications, contractual requirements, quality standards, and applicable marine regulations.
• Participate in inspections, testing, commissioning, sea trials, punch‑list completion, final vessel delivery, and project closeout.
• Support warranty coordination and the timely resolution of outstanding issues following vessel delivery.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, budgets, meeting notes, approvals, change documentation, and closeout records.
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, reports, and process maps to document project requirements and support planning and decision‑making.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety standards and promptly report or address any concerns.
• Continually develop and demonstrate effective leadership, communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to assist on general marine service projects if needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Process Improvement Planning and scheduling Performance Management Extensive understanding of USCG and Marine Classification Society rules Subcontractor/Vendor Management Material and Inventory Control and procurement In‑depth understanding of construction procedures and materials management Familiarity with quality assurance processes Familiarity with occupational health and safety standards Familiarity with construction/project management software Excellent organizational and time‑management skills A team player with leadership abilities Excellent client‑facing and internal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Financial Management experience including basic accounting Developing and Tracking Budgets Negotiate and manage statement of work and contracts with external vendors

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of five (5) years relevant trade experience within the marine industry OR High School diploma with a minimum of ten (10) years relevant trade experience within the marine industry. Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification a plus Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture degree a plus