Shipyard Project Manager – Tugboat & Barge Fleet

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🗽 New York – Remote

🗽 New York – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👷‍♀️ Project Manager

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Dann Marine Towing, LC

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Dann Marine Towing, LC is a sixth-generation family-owned and operated tugboat and barge company that manages a fleet of coastal, ocean and inland vessels. The company operates tugs ranging from about 1,100 to 5,600 horsepower across the U. S. East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, South America, and the Great Lakes. In addition to tugs, Dann Marine maintains a fleet of tank barges, jumbo hopper barges, deck barges, and five self-unloading cement barges available for charter. All vessels are equipped with modern navigation and communication systems and are crewed by qualified professional mariners.

📋 Description

• Plan and coordinate scheduled shipyard periods for tugboats and barges • Develop detailed repair and maintenance scopes • Solicit, review, and evaluate shipyard bids and contractor proposals • Coordinate project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation • Ensure work aligns with company standards, regulatory requirements, and class rules • Serve as the on-site company representative during shipyard periods • Oversee daily progress and ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and efficiently • Manage change orders, schedule adjustments, and emergent repairs • Inspect completed work and verify quality before acceptance • Coordinate with port engineers and vessel crews • Provide technical guidance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural repairs • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and repair procedures • Support troubleshooting of complex vessel systems • Ensure proper testing, commissioning, and sea trials following major repairs • Maintain project documentation, daily progress logs, cost tracking, and change orders • Prepare Port Engineering/Project Manager Reports covering completed work, costs, delays, and recommendations • Submit reports to upper management and participate in post-project reviews • Assist the Compliance Department with regulatory documentation, class surveys, and USCG requirements

🎯 Requirements

• Strong background in marine engineering, naval architecture, or vessel repair management • Hands-on knowledge of tugboat and barge systems, including diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural components • Proven experience managing shipyard projects or major vessel repair periods • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, repair specifications, and regulatory requirements • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills • Ability to work in industrial environments, including confined spaces and elevated areas • Ability to lift tools, parts, and equipment as required • Experience with EMD, Caterpillar, Cummins, Wabtec, Mitsubishi, or Alco main engines preferred • Experience with Detroit, John Deere, Caterpillar, or Cummins generators preferred • Experience with tank barges preferred • Experience with ballast water treatment systems preferred • Familiarity with ABS, USCG, and other maritime regulatory frameworks preferred • Welding, fabrication, or marine mechanical background preferred • Prior experience with the tug and barge industry preferred • Ability to work in confined spaces, machinery spaces, and restricted areas • Ability to work in elevated areas, including masts, stacks, and scaffolding • Ability to climb ladders, gangways, and vertical access points • Comfortable working around heat, noise, and heavy industrial equipment • Monday–Friday availability, with weekends as required by operational needs • Willingness to travel to shipyards and vessel locations

🏖️ Benefits

• Full-time position with benefits • Remote work with travel • Company vehicle provided

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