Marine Project Coordinator — Ship Repair & Fabrication

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Copper in Galveston, TX is seeking a Project Manager/Engineer to oversee ship repair and fabrication projects, ensuring safety compliance and timely execution.

You will coordinate with estimating, planners, and clients, maintain schedules in MS Project, monitor costs, and prepare status reports. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

A engineering degree and experience in marine projects are preferred; PMI certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred but not required; Naval Architecture is a plus.
• 3–5 years ship repair/fabrication experience preferred; 4–6 years in different industries may be acceptable.
• 2–4 years marine-industry project or production management experience preferred.
• Alternative: 3 years marine experience with PMI or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of health and safety policies and ensure compliance for people associated with projects under their management.
• Interface with estimating to support development of a detailed plan for executing the project.
• Understand the project baseline to assist with control changes from the Scope of Work.
• Monitor work and assignments for the project and report progress to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate Contract Document finalization with Client AFC drawings and specifications.
• Identify and advise Senior Project Management of special equipment, labor, schedule, or insurance needs.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules in MS Project and resolve scheduling issues with input from the Scheduler.
• Notify PM of risks and opportunities and help minimize risks and maximize opportunities.
• Assist with contract administration to ensure contract requirement compliance.
• Monitor cost and schedule using EVMS and cost summaries; report to PM for corrective action.
• Provide input for project planning and work package documents; daily/weekly status reporting.
• Manage and update project documentation; attend meetings and distribute minutes.

Skills

Blueprints

Communication

Organization

Team player

Planning

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Gulf Copper in Galveston, TX is seeking a Project Manager/Engineer to oversee ship repair and fabrication projects, ensuring safety compliance and timely execution.

You will coordinate with estimating, planners, and clients, maintain schedules in MS Project, monitor costs, and prepare status reports. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

A engineering degree and experience in marine projects are preferred; PMI certification is a plus.