Shipyard Project Manager: Vessel Construction & Renovation

Hornblower Group; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Group in Connecticut seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead shipyard construction and renovation projects from start to closeout. You will track labor costs, schedules, budgets and vendor performance, with travel to project sites in the US and abroad as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed status reports, coordinating with clients, designers and contractors, and maintaining contract execution and change‑log documentation in a fast‑paced maritime environment.

Qualifications

• BS in a technical discipline or equivalent; advanced degree preferred in marine engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of shipyard experience.
• Experience creating construction schedules with scheduling software.
• Familiar with classification society rules (ABS, USCG).

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Manager with tracking labor costs, expenses and timelines.
• Create and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Evaluate progress and quality of work by designers and contractors.
• Prepare detailed construction status reports and keep clients informed.
• Maintain contract execution tracking log, change orders and closeout docs.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Scheduling software

PMP certification

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

BS in a technical discipline

Advanced degree preferred (marine engineering)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Job description

Hornblower Group in Connecticut seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead shipyard construction and renovation projects from start to closeout. You will track labor costs, schedules, budgets and vendor performance, with travel to project sites in the US and abroad as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed status reports, coordinating with clients, designers and contractors, and maintaining contract execution and change‑log documentation in a fast‑paced maritime environment.