Project Manager

Derecktor Shipyards; Florida; In loco; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Health benefits

401K with company match

Short and Long-term Disability

Descrizione del lavoro

Derecktor Shipyards in Fort Pierce, FL is seeking a full-time, on-site Project Manager to oversee yacht and vessel repair and refit projects from start to finish. You will develop schedules, coordinate internal teams and subcontractors, and maintain clear client communications to keep projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a proven track record in maritime project management.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years marine industry experience OR high school with 10+ years marine experience.
• Marine Engineer or Naval Architect background preferred.
• Experience coordinating shipyard projects and clients in maritime settings.

Mansioni

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for project execution.
• Create project schedules and ensure resource availability.
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule and costs with verification techniques.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders on project progress.

Conoscenze

Maritime industry knowledge

Client-facing communication

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Planning and scheduling

Financial management

Leadership and team collaboration

Project performance measurement

Risk assessment

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School diploma with 10+ years marine experience

Marine Engineer or Naval Architect background

Strumenti

Construction/project management software

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Derecktor is seeking a full-time, on-site Project Manager based in Fort Pierce, FL. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the coordination and execution of yacht and vessel repair and refit projects from start to finish. This includes developing and managing schedules, ensuring projects stay on track, coordinating logistics, and maintaining clear communication across internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.

This role plays a key part in aligning shipyard activities and resources to deliver projects in a cost-effective and efficient manner, while maintaining timelines and minimizing disruption to other ongoing operations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results that meet both company standards and client expectations.

Reports to:

Senior Project Manager

Classification:

Exempt

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Responsibilities and Duties:

These shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.
• Create project schedules and ensure resource availability and allocation
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress to be shared with clients in addition to other stakeholders
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Responsible for collaboration and communication with various teams as needed
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report progress, including any changes made to plans and production and escalated to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders including third parties/vendors
• Perform risk assessment to minimize and manage project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Review billing and invoices for accuracy
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Deep understanding of the maritime industry and technical experience on vessels
• 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
• Process Improvement
• Planning and scheduling
• Performance Management
• 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
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Financial Management experience including basic accounting
• Developing and Tracking Budgets
• Supervision and Staffing
• 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.
• Marine Engineer or Naval Architect background preferred

Applicant may be subject to environmental conditions such as cold, heat, exposure to noise, hazards, dust and confined spaces/close quarters. Applicant must be able to access all areas of the shipyard and company property including docks in all types of weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/stand, walk, climb, kneel, crawl, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, see with close vision, and access confined spaces.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must have the ability to move easily between buildings, ascend/descend ladders and work outdoors in shipyards/marinas in all kinds of weather.

Benefits:

• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• health benefits
• 401K with company match
• company-sponsored Short and Long-term Disability insurance