Project Manager - Hornblower Shipyard

Hornblower; Newfield (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower in Connecticut seeks a Senior Project Manager for new construction, vessel renovation, and development projects. You will lead project teams, manage schedules, budgets, and on-site inspections throughout all phases.

The role requires shipyard experience, PMP preferred, and ability to travel domestically and internationally; you will prepare status reports and coordinate with clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• BS in a technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred in marine engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of shipyard experience.
• Experience creating detailed construction schedules with scheduling software.
• PMP certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Understanding of vessel design and construction materials (aluminum, steel, wood, fiberglass).
• Familiarity with classification society rules (ABS, USCG).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team/operational environment.
• Valid driver’s license; travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and track labor costs, expenses, and timelines.
• Create and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Evaluate progress and quality of work by designers and contractors.
• Provide detailed construction status reports and manage client relationships.
• Organize on-site and virtual meetings; communicate project information to the team.
• Issue contracts, LOIs, POs; negotiate with vendors and contractors.
• Travel to US and international project sites as needed.
• Manage project data and closeout documents throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Project

On-site inspections

Driver's license

Education

BS in technical discipline

Advanced degree (marine engineering)

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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.