Commercial Boat Construction Project Manager (La Conner)

Job description POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position is located on-site in La Conner, Washington. The Commercial Boat Construction Project Manager oversees Mavrik Marine’s vessel construction projects and must have previous project management experience. Expertise in managing budgets, timelines, and contractor relationships will ensure the seamless execution of projects, enhancing Mavrik’s capabilities and supporting our growth initiatives. Strong project management skills, as well as the ability to communicate across multiple organizational boundaries, shifts, and disciplines, are critical. SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS: Responsible for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of vessel construction projects. Utilize leadership, technical expertise, and project management skills to ensure timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality project completion. Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to coordinate all aspects of the boat building process. Maintain efficient and cohesive work teams through excellent leadership. Involved in all production functions, including reviewing construction bids, planning, scheduling, and addressing material purchasing issues. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · The project manager is responsible for tracking the performance of the project, to achieve or exceed target margins, while also ensuring quality production and a safe working environment. · Define the project labor requirements and request appropriate resources for project office set up and must be able to set up strong Project control mechanisms. · Develop, together with the technical group, an overall build strategy and prepare a detailed project schedule to meet the contract delivery terms and conditions. · Obtain approval of build strategy and schedule from senior management, production management and the customer. · Develop a project specific quality plan to meet specification requirements and to ensure compliance with the specification and standard ship building practice · Execute the project in accordance with the approved schedule and budget in close coordination with all departments / agencies within and outside the organization like subcontractors and other agencies. · Assist the procurement / purchase team to ensure on time and cost-effective purchasing. · Identify and negotiate all change orders with the Customer. · Periodic comprehensive review and reporting of project progress and preparation of catch-up plans as required. · Work in conjunction with the production managers on internal and USCG inspections (when applicable.) · Performs other activities required to accomplish the mission, goals and objectives of Mavrik Marine Inc. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES · Aluminum boat fabrication, vessel manufacturing. · USCG, ABYC and other recognized marine standards. · Exhibit management skills, including leadership skills, problem solving and decision making, planning, and organizing, interpersonal sensitivity, adaptability/flexibility, stress tolerance and time management. · Ability to successfully work with staff and customers who have strong personalities and proactively address anticipated areas of conflict and tension. · Committed to quality. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE · Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. · 3-5 years marine project management experience, or equivalent. · Superior knowledge of codes, construction methods, and compliance laws required. · Proven ability to put systems in place and define workflows to create efficient project development, excitation, and closure. · High level of competency in labor, material, and contract management. · Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail. · Ability to read and understand drawings, models, and technical manuals · Must be able to rely on extensive experience, problem-solving skills, judgment and collaboration to plan and accomplish goals. · Must have excellent communication, teambuilding and customer service skills. · Must be familiar with Microsoft Office products and project planning software. · Familiarity with software packages including MS Project. · Ability to lead a team by being a good and effective communicator. · Budgeting and financial knowledge. · Advanced analytical and schedule management skills. · Ability to plan and adapt to unforeseen situations. · Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.