Project Manager 

JOB-10047855

Anticipated Start Date

November 16, 2026

Location

Honolulu, HI

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our Client is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. Our client has been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources. 

Job Summary   

The Project Managers report to the Vice President of Programs and are responsible for the management and execution of commercial and military ship repair contracts ranging up to  $100M in value.  The ideal candidates thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with full responsibility for the successful outcome of his/her project.  Thorough understanding of ships and ship systems is mandatory.

Job Description 

• Must be an excellent communicator and leader to establish and maintain working relationships with different stakeholders, including owners, managers, estimators, engineers, subcontractors, supervisors, and production workers. 
• Must have experience and knowledge of government contracts, estimating methods, project scheduling, and be comfortable negotiating contract changes with the customer.
• Must have experience onboard ships as well as experience with traditional marine engineering and shipboard equipment.
• The Project Manager will need to read and understand complex work specifications, diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, test procedures, and NAVSEA Standard Items. 
• Must be knowledgeable of Project Management principles such as scheduling and work sequencing, risk management, performance management, earned value, and change management.
• Must be effective in scheduling and coordinating multiple resources such as labor, equipment, material, and subcontract support. 
• Must be capable of leading daily and weekly meetings with all stakeholders ranging from executive management to customers. 
• These meetings may include production meetings, weekly progress meetings, conferences, and formal reviews. 

Skills Required

• Experience managing shipbuilding, ship repair, or marine construction projects.
• Strong understanding of ships, ship systems, marine engineering, and shipboard equipment.
• Experience with government and military contracts.
• Knowledge of project management principles, including scheduling, work sequencing, risk management, performance management, earned value, and change management.
• Experience with project estimating, budgeting, cost control, and contract negotiations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, blueprints, diagrams, technical manuals, and NAVSEA Standard Items.
• Experience coordinating labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other project resources.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous shipyard experience is highly preferred.
• U.S. Navy or military experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Pearl Harbor and the Honolulu area is a plus.

Education/Training/Certifications

• A college degree mandatory, or equivalent experience considered. 
• A PMP or similar certification is desirable.