Marine Coatings Project Lead for Navy & Commercial Vessels

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

USCoatings, LLC is seeking an experienced Marine Coatings Project Manager to oversee surface preparation, abrasive blasting, industrial painting, and protective coating projects for Navy vessels, commercial ships, shipyards, and marine facilities. You will manage projects from planning through execution, coordinate field crews, materials, and schedules, and ensure safety, quality, and budget compliance.

Collaborate with shipyards, vessel owners, and government representatives to deliver projects

Qualifications

• Experience managing industrial painting, protective coatings, marine construction, or ship repair projects.
• Experience overseeing field crews, subcontractors, project schedules, and budgets.
• Working knowledge of abrasive blasting, surface preparation, and industrial coating systems.
• Experience interpreting project specifications, drawings, and technical requirements.
• Experience with project estimating, cost tracking, change orders, and project documentation.
• Experience working in industrial, shipyard, marine, or similarly regulated environments.
• Ability to access and work aboard vessels and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee marine coatings and surface preparation projects for Navy vessels, commercial ships, and waterfront facilities.
• Coordinate daily field operations, including crew assignments, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Develop project schedules, manpower plans, and production targets to meet deadlines.
• Monitor budgets, labor costs, productivity, and profitability; conduct site visits and inspections.
• Ensure work meets customer specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.

Skills

Industrial painting

Protective coatings

Marine construction

Ship repair

Field supervision

Budgeting

Scheduling

Estimating

Reading specs/drawings

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Tools

AMPP/SSPC/NACE certifications

Job description

USCoatings, LLC is seeking an experienced Marine Coatings Project Manager to oversee surface preparation, abrasive blasting, industrial painting, and protective coating projects for Navy vessels, commercial ships, shipyards, and marine facilities. You will manage projects from planning through execution, coordinate field crews, materials, and schedules, and ensure safety, quality, and budget compliance.

Collaborate with shipyards, vessel owners, and government representatives to deliver projects