Yacht/Shipyard Project Manager

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PORT 32/Acme Marinas is seeking a full-time, on-site Project Manager in Fort Lauderdale, FL to oversee yacht and vessel repair/refit projects from start to finish. You will develop schedules, coordinate logistics, and ensure clear communication across internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to deliver on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, can juggle competing priorities, and a proven track record delivering high-quality maritime projects meeting

Qualifications

• Broad maritime industry knowledge and vessel experience.
• Strong client communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience managing budgets and schedules.
• Familiarity with safety standards and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for project execution.
• Develop and manage project schedules to meet timelines.
• Ensure projects stay on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Communicate with stakeholders and clients to define requirements.
• Create detailed project plans and monitor progress.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs with proper verification.
• Lead cross-functional teams and optimize resources.
• Review billing and ensure accuracy; track costs.

Skills

Maritime industry knowledge

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Budgeting & financial management

Leadership abilities

Construction/project management

Quality assurance understanding

Health and safety standards

Microsoft Office proficiency

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

High School diploma with 10 years marine experience

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Headquartered in Charleston, SC, PORT 32/Acme Marinas owns and operates seventeen high-profile marinas. PORT 32/Acme Marinas is dedicated to elevating the boating experience and has spent over a decade in some of the country’s most popular waterfront destinations taking marinas to a higher level. At PORT 32/Acme Marinas, we believe that a marina is more than a place to store your boat. It’s the launch point for your next great adventure, your most relaxing escape, or your newest sporting discovery. We are focused on excellence and positioned for high growth as a company. We seek intellectually honest, highly motivated, and dynamic individuals who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to their work.

About the Role

PORT 32/Acme Marinas is seeking a full‑time, on‑site Project Manager based in Fort Lauderdale, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• 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 elevate 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.

Port 32/Acme Marina provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.