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Job description
Trade Lane Talent is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Shipyard Project Manager – Government Operations to join an established ship repair organization in Northern New Jersey.
This is a senior, hands-on project leadership role responsible for the safe and efficient execution of complex drydock repair and maintenance projects supporting U.S. Government vessels, including MSC and MARAD programs. The Project Manager will have direct responsibility for project execution, scheduling, manpower planning, subcontractor coordination, quality, safety, customer communication, and overall project performance.
Review project specifications and develop comprehensive execution plans covering manpower, subcontractors, schedules, and material requirements
Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules and Gantt charts
Coordinate in-house labor and subcontractor work scopes prior to and throughout project execution
Anticipate project risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect schedule and performance
Identify and manage potential growth work and contract change orders
Coordinate vessel docking and undocking activities with the Dockmaster
Lead daily production meetings with supervisors, management, and customer representatives
Review daily work plans and ensure execution remains aligned with project schedules
Monitor project performance and elevate schedule or production risks as necessary
Coordinate QA inspections, checkpoints, and final signoffs
Work closely with supervisory personnel to verify work delegation, material requirements, manpower, and schedule alignment
Participate in contract change-order negotiations
Coordinate across Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Estimating, Production, and other shipyard functions to keep projects moving efficiently
Proven experience managing large-scale shipyard and drydock vessel repair projects
Experience with U.S. Government vessel repair strongly preferred
Strong understanding of complex ship repair work scopes, production planning, subcontractor management, and drydock operations
Proficiency in Microsoft Project is required
Strong leadership, planning, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in a high-intensity shipyard environment with demanding schedules and deadlines
Ability to work on-site in Northern New Jersey
Weekend availability as project requirements dictate
Compensation is competitive and dependent on experience and qualifications, with flexibility for candidates who bring significant shipyard, drydock, and government vessel repair experience.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with a 5% company match, paid vacation, paid sick time, and paid holidays.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced shipyard professional to take ownership of complex government vessel repair projects in an active drydock environment.
All inquiries and applications will be handled confidentially.
Trade Lane Talent and its client are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination.
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Worksite address
bayonne, NJ, 07002, US
Who can apply
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