Shipyard & Marine Fabrication Project Lead
Position Title: Shipyard & Marine Fabrication Project Lead
Location: Portland, OR (Travel to shipyards, ports, marine facilities, and project sites as required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: DOE
Is this you?
- Do you thrive on juggling multiple vessel and waterfront projects without dropping a single milestone?
- Are budgets, schedules, and change orders tools you use to create clarity—not chaos?
- Can you translate drawings and specs into safe, high‑quality outcomes in the yard and on the water?
What You’ll Own
- Simultaneous leadership of shipyard, marine construction, fabrication, maintenance, and industrial waterfront projects.
- Creation of detailed schedules, budgets, resource plans, and progress trackers.
- Coordination of labor, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
- Review and interpretation of drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
- Milestone and performance tracking with proactive course corrections.
- Oversight of labor productivity, materials, and cost performance.
- Forecasting, budgeting, and formal management of change orders.
- Regular site and vessel inspections; facilitation of progress meetings.
- Adherence to maritime, OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations.
- Procurement of equipment, materials, and specialized marine services.
- Early identification and mitigation of project risks and operational issues.
- Preparation of clear reports and stakeholder communications.
- Support for estimating, bidding, and business development initiatives.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of project management in marine, shipyard, vessel repair, industrial construction, or adjacent sectors.
- Solid grasp of marine operations, vessel systems, fabrication, and repair processes.
- Demonstrated success leading teams and managing budgets and schedules.
- Ability to read/interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
- Experience with contract administration and project controls.
- Strong leadership and team direction capabilities.
- Excellent communication, written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
- Valid driver’s license with ability to travel to project sites.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s in Engineering, Construction Management, Maritime Management, or related.
- PMP or similar project management certification.
- Hands-on work in shipyards, dry docks, marine terminals, or waterfront construction.
- Familiarity with Coast Guard, ABS, NAVSEA, or comparable maritime standards.
- Experience coordinating union and non-union crews.
- Working knowledge of welding, fabrication, machining, piping, electrical, and mechanical marine systems.
Your Toolkit
- Marine Operations Management
- Vessel Repair & Maintenance
- Shipyard Operations
- Budget Development & Cost Control
- Scheduling & Resource Planning
- Contract Administration
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- Client Relations
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Compliance
Perks & Growth
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Career advancement within a growing marine services organization
Backgrounds That Fit
- Commercial Ship Repair
- Marine Construction
- Maritime Transportation
- Government & Defense Shipyard Programs
- Industrial Fabrication
- Port and Terminal Operations
- Offshore and Waterfront Infrastructure Projects
Join us to keep fleets working, projects moving, and marine operations safe and efficient—one successful closeout at a time.
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