Waterfront Infrastructure Project Manager
Position Title: Waterfront Infrastructure Project Manager
Location: Portland, OR (Travel to shipyards, ports, marine facilities, and project sites as required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: DOE
Your Mission
Guide complex marine work—vessel repairs, shipyard initiatives, marine construction, fabrication, maintenance, and industrial waterfront projects—from concept to completion. You’ll orchestrate people, equipment, and schedules so that safety, quality, budget, and deadlines align.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Run multiple concurrent projects end-to-end with disciplined planning and execution.
- Build and manage schedules, budgets, and resource plans that stand up to real-world conditions.
- Coordinate field labor, subcontractors, vendors, and client stakeholders to keep work fronts unblocked.
- Interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation to drive scope clarity.
- Measure progress and ensure milestones are achieved; escalate and resolve issues quickly.
- Track labor productivity, material consumption, and overall costs.
- Lead forecasting, cost control, and change order management.
- Conduct site and vessel inspections; lead progress and coordination meetings.
- Ensure compliance with maritime, OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations on every task.
- Oversee procurement of equipment, materials, and specialized marine services.
- Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
- Create concise reports and keep leadership and clients fully informed.
- Contribute to estimating, bidding, and business development as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of project management experience in marine, shipyard, vessel repair, industrial construction, or related industries.
- Deep understanding of marine operations, vessel systems, fabrication, and repair practices.
- History of successfully managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
- Knowledge of contract administration and project controls.
- Leadership strength with excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.
- Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to job sites.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Maritime Management, or related field.
- PMP certification or equivalent.
- Experience in shipyards, dry docks, marine terminals, or waterfront construction settings.
- Familiarity with Coast Guard, ABS, NAVSEA, or similar maritime standards.
- Experience coordinating union and non-union workforces.
- Knowledge across welding, fabrication, machining, piping, electrical, and mechanical marine systems.
Core Competencies
- 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
What You’ll Gain
- 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
Where You Might Come From
- Commercial Ship Repair
- Marine Construction
- Maritime Transportation
- Government & Defense Shipyard Programs
- Industrial Fabrication
- Port and Terminal Operations
- Offshore and Waterfront Infrastructure Projects
Be the force that keeps marine assets in service and waterfront projects moving safely and efficiently.
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