Shipyard Project Manager – Tugboat & Barge Fleet

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Plan and manage scheduled shipyard periods for tugboats and barges.

• Create comprehensive repair and maintenance scopes.

• Solicit, assess, and evaluate bids from shipyards and contractor proposals.

• Coordinate timelines, budgets, and resource distribution for projects.

• Ensure all work meets company standards, regulatory requirements, and class rules.

• Act as the on-site company representative during shipyard periods.

• Supervise daily progress to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

• Handle change orders, schedule modifications, and urgent repairs.

• Inspect finished work and confirm quality prior to acceptance.

• Collaborate with port engineers and vessel crews.

• Provide technical expertise on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural repairs.

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and repair methodologies.

• Assist in troubleshooting complex vessel systems.

• Ensure appropriate testing, commissioning, and sea trials after major repairs.

• Maintain project documentation, daily progress logs, cost tracking, and change orders.

• Prepare Port Engineering/Project Manager Reports detailing completed work, costs, delays, and recommendations.

• Submit reports to upper management and engage in post-project evaluations.

• Support the Compliance Department with regulatory documentation, class surveys, and USCG requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong background in marine engineering, naval architecture, or vessel repair management.

• Practical knowledge of tugboat and barge systems, including diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural components.

• Demonstrated experience managing shipyard projects or significant vessel repair periods.

• Capability to read and interpret technical drawings, repair specifications, and regulatory standards.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.

• Ability to work in industrial environments, including confined spaces and elevated areas.

• Capability to lift tools, parts, and equipment as necessary.

• Preferred experience with EMD, Caterpillar, Cummins, Wabtec, Mitsubishi, or Alco main engines.

• Preferred experience with Detroit, John Deere, Caterpillar, or Cummins generators.

• Experience with tank barges is preferred.

• Familiarity with ballast water treatment systems is preferred.

• Preferred knowledge of ABS, USCG, and other maritime regulatory frameworks.

• Preferred background in welding, fabrication, or marine mechanics.

• Prior experience in the tug and barge industry is preferred.

• Ability to work in confined spaces, machinery spaces, and restricted areas.

• Ability to work in elevated locations, including masts, stacks, and scaffolding.

• Capable of climbing ladders, gangways, and vertical access points.

• Comfortable working in environments with heat, noise, and heavy industrial machinery.

• Availability from Monday to Friday, with weekends as needed based on operational requirements.

• Willingness to travel to shipyards and vessel locations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time position with benefits.

• Remote work opportunities with travel.

• Company vehicle provided.