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Project Manager - Shipyard Shipyard Project Manager - Government Operations

Location: Bayonne, NJ

Work Type: Full-time | Onsite

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Shipyard Project Manager to oversee the safe and efficient execution of complex drydock, vessel repair, and maintenance projects for government clients. Responsible for project planning, manpower, subcontractors, scheduling, quality, safety, customer coordination, and contract performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and develop comprehensive management plans covering manpower, subcontractors, timelines, and materials.

• Ensure original work scopes are assigned to in-house personnel and subcontractor assignments are confirmed before project start.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and performance goals.

• Develop and maintain Gantt/project schedules using Microsoft Project and adjust as required.

• Identify potential change orders and growth work; coordinate strategy with supervisors and confirm additional work awards.

• Coordinate with the Dockmaster to ensure safe vessel docking and undocking.

• Lead daily production meetings with supervisors, management, and customer representatives.

• Review supervisors' Plan of the Day submissions and make revisions to maintain schedule compliance.

• Immediately report significant project inefficiencies or work items at risk of exceeding the performance period to management.

• Oversee QA scheduling for inspections, checkpoints, and final signoffs.

• Meet weekly with supervisors to verify work delegation, scope understanding, material orders, and timeline alignment.

• Evaluate weekend manpower requirements based on remaining work scope and operational efficiency.

• Prepare disciplinary documentation for substandard employee performance, particularly supervisory personnel, and nominate employees for Employee of the Month.

• Participate in contract change-order negotiations and represent/justify company positions.

• Delegate tasks to QA, Purchasing, and Estimating teams to streamline documentation and workflow.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale shipyard, drydock, and government vessel repair projects.

• Experience with government clients and MSC/MARAD vessels strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project required.

• Strong leadership, planning, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage complex operations in a high-intensity environment with strict deadlines.

• Strong project scheduling, production, subcontractor, QA, and contract-management knowledge.

• Ability to work weekends as required.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• 401(k) 5% Match

• 401(k) Matching

• Dental Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Opportunities for Advancement

• Paid Time Off

• Professional Development Assistance

• Referral Program

• Retirement Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Vision Insurance

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.