Project Manager

Hornblower; Newfield (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Bridgeport shipyard operations to lead new construction and vessel renovation projects. The role focuses on on-site oversight, schedule management, and cross-functional coordination with designers and contractors.

You will evaluate plans, budgets, and progress, produce detailed reports, and maintain strong client and contractor relationships. Travel to project sites in the US and abroad may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in a technical discipline or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of shipyard experience.
• Experience with project scheduling software.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with ABS/USCG rules.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Manager, tracking labor costs, expenses, and timelines.
• Create and maintain project schedule using MS Project.
• Evaluate progress and quality of work by designers and contractors.
• Review plans, hours, budgets, and expenditures.
• Prepare status reports and maintain client/contractor relationships.
• Organize on-site and virtual construction meetings.
• Travel to US and international project sites as needed.
• Issue contracts and purchase orders; negotiate with vendors.

Skills

Project scheduling software

Communication skills

Team collaboration

USCG/ABS regulations understanding

Vessel construction knowledge

Vendor negotiations

Education

BS in a technical discipline or equivalent

Advanced degree in vessel construction or ship repair

PMP certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Documentation management systems

Job description

Shipyard Bridgeport CT, 731 Seaview Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday 14 August 2026 at 07:00

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems . Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfrontlogisticsand management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation,ticketingand website integration services for clients in the transportation,tourismand entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’sadditionalcorporate officesresidein San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visithornblowercorp.com.

Position Summary:

This position has responsibility for assisting in success of new construction, vessel renovation, and development projects throughout all project phases, on-site inspections and project control documentation and support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead Project Manager with tracking all labor costs, expenses, and project timelines
• Create and maintain project schedule using Microsoft project
• Evaluate progress and quality of work being performed by designer and contractors
• Evaluate project plans, work hours, budgets, and expenditures
• Perform data and budget analysis and create reports as needed
• Provide detailed construction status reports
• Maintain professional relationships with all clients and contractors
• Organize and host all on-site and virtual construction meetings
• Efficiently and accurately communicate relevant project information to the project team
• Review field inspection reports from Consultants throughout life cycle of the project
• Assist the Program Manager with drafts and issuance of project proposals, RFP’s, tenders, budgets, cash flows and preliminary schedules
• Issue contracts, Letters of Intent, Purchase Orders, etc.
• Negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors
• Plan, procure Owner Furnished Equipment, and provide customer representation for shipyard work periods. This task will require some travel
• Track all labor costs, expenses, and project timelines, and evaluate progress and quality of work being performed by designer and contractors
• Maintain contract execution tracking log, including change orders
• Control all project data throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Prepare substantial completion certificates and ensure all project closeout documents are obtained and filed
• Travel to project sites within the US and internationally as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications:

• BS in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience is required. An advanced degree is preferred in a technical discipline associated with vessel construction or ship repair such as marine engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of previous shipyard experience
• Experience creating detailed construction schedules with project scheduling software
• PMP certification or equivalent is strongly preferred
• Understanding of aluminum, steel, wood, & fiberglass vessel design and construction
• Familiarity with classification society rules (ABS, USCG, etc.)
• A familiarity with current passenger vessel regulations (i.e. USCG T & K boat regulations)
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience working in a team and operational environment to manage systems
• Experience with Word, Excel and organizational documentation file management systems
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to board vessels, enter confined spaces with limited visibility and have the ability to climb up and down stairs and/or ladders of varying heights to complete inspections
• Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG including but not limited to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident/incident testing.

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EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Shipyard Bridgeport CT, 731 Seaview Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America