Project Manager - Harbor Tugs

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The Project Manager (PM) will provide leadership and oversight during all facets of design, construction, testing, delivery and warranty for four (4) new harbor tugs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vessel construction with expertise across multiple disciplines. The PM will be responsible for helping TOTE Services achieve compliance with all contract requirements and support the implementation of key processes and plans throughout the duration of the project.

The PM will interact and communicate with various stakeholders, including the shipbuilder, ABS, USCG, subcontractors, and TOTE leadership. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

• Promote the TOTE Services safety culture and adhere to all safety guidelines. Make safety a priority in everything we do and seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide broad leadership and supervision in all facets of ship construction, including contractual and administrative functions such as change order evaluation, milestone certifications, collecting and retention of vessel certificates, technical support, delivery protocols, and more.
• Perform daily quality control (QC) inspections to verify workmanship and confirm adherence to the requirements of the specifications.
• Support a team of subject matter experts, subcontractors, and other TOTE Services personnel on temporary assignments. Coordinate and deconflict with other managers for use of shared resources and personnel.
• Communicate frequently with the Client and be a trusted advisor. Keep the Client apprised of all key issues and risk areas.
• Maintain strong relationships with ABS and USCG to resolve design and construction issues throughout the duration of the project.
• Independently evaluate the shipbuilder’s progress against the published schedule and provide recurring status updates to the Client.
• Coordinate with the shipbuilder, their subcontractors, and vendors to confirm that all machinery and equipment is certified by Class at the time of Delivery and that all vendor documents are available to the Client.
• Attend testing and commissioning activities, including sea trials, to evaluate performance of the vessel and its systems to verify contract compliance.
• Produce recurring project status reports for the Client and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee all financial reporting and billing related to the project.

Authority, Judgment, Disclosure, and Financial Responsibility:

Authority Selections

Limited supervision. Work is performed to a large extent on own responsibility after assignment, with some choice of method. Occasionally develops own method.

Judgment Decisions

Mistakes and errors in judgment are serious in nature, causing considerable loss of money, production time, or adversely affecting customer relations.

Disclosure of Information Selections

This position involves regular work with some information which, if disclosed, might have adverse internal effects or objectionable outside results.

Financial Responsibility Selections

Authority to commit funds for the organization.

• 8+ Years of New Construction experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels, teaming partners, client and TOTE executives
• Comfortable working independently with limited supervision
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills

• 4-year degree or relevant experience in marine transportation, construction management, shipyard management, naval architecture, or marine engineering.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Performing these duties acknowledges the possible dangers onboard vessels such as safely maneuvering throughout vessel(s) – i.e. ladders/staircases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, noise level exposure can increase during visits to the vessels. Work may involve occasional work near moving mechanical parts and exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.

Therefore, adhering to all necessary safety precautions and wearing required personal protective equipment to mitigate the potential risk of injury and prevention of hazards shall be followed.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance

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