Vessel Construction Manager ; PCN Ketchikan

We're seeking a Vessel Construction Manager to join our team in Ketchikan, where towering mountains meet the sea and the wild Alaskan spirit thrives. As the maestro of our nautical projects, you'll lead the construction of vessels designed to conquer the rugged waters of the Last Frontier. If you're driven by the challenge of transforming ship designs into steel realities, can navigate blueprints like a seasoned captain on the open sea, and have the leadership to steer a shipyard to success, then it's time to set your course for a career with the Alaska Marine Highway System.

Adventure awaits – both in the role and in the stunning Alaskan wilderness that surrounds you!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Alaska Marine Highway System is looking for a Vessel Construction Manager 3 in Ketchikan to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

As a Vessel Construction Manager 3 for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), you will lead and oversee complex vessel design, engineering, and construction projects, ensuring high standards of quality, timeliness, and cost-efficiency. You will manage large-scale projects involving new ship construction and refurbishment, coordinating with marine engineers, naval architects, consultants, and contractors. Your role includes contract administration, regulatory compliance with Federal Highway Administration provisions, and financial management.

You will supervise staff, conduct detailed project analyses, prepare cost estimates, and ensure adherence to schedules. Additionally, you will liaise with federal, state, and local officials, present projects to community groups, and travel extensively to project sites to monitor progress and make critical decisions regarding project execution. Your expertise will support the development of the Marine Highways portion of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and the AMHS Obligation Plan to utilize Federal Participating Funds.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.