Project Manager in Seattle

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Job Title: Project Manager

Job Purpose and Position Overview: Snow & Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our dynamic shipbuilding team. This position has full authority and responsibility for project profits and losses and manages all aspects of assigned ship repair projects. The individual provides primary customer interface throughout the project. Through project team members, manages the application of labor and materials to achieve timely, better-than-bid results and assure customer satisfaction.

As part of a fast-paced, deadline-driven team, you must thrive under pressure while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be highly creative and possess excellent time management skills, take pride in delivering exceptional work, and consistently demonstrate reliability and a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Execution

• Plans, estimates, negotiates, staffs, directs work, and reconciles final billings on assigned projects. As the decision maker on the project, resolves internal issues related to the safe and productive management of the project.
• Serves as the primary customer interface, managing relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the successful execution of projects.
• Interprets specifications, plans project sequencing, and coordinates all phases of the project to prevent delays and avoid rework.
• Writes timely and accurate documentation for each job and contributes accordingly to final specifications.

Project Coordination & Oversight

• Tracks material requirements and coordinates with the purchasing team to ensure timely procurement of all necessary items.

• Collaborates and communicates with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve challenges and ensure successful outcomes.
• Resolves day-to-day issues with customers, owners, and other interested parties, representing the Company fairly and consistently.
• Ensures that change order requests are properly written, reviewed, and approved before submission to the Project Management team.
• Confers with supervision, project management staff, inspectors, and material suppliers to resolve repair problems and improve methods.

Project Performance & Delivery

• Meets or exceeds customer expectations for quality, productivity, and safety, while managing scope and pricing changes to ensure customer satisfaction and profitable project closure.

• Prepares periodic management reports on work progress, materials used, and costs; adjusts work schedules as needed based on findings. Ensures adherence to established work processes.
• Arranges sea trials and ensures proper documentation of results.
• Performs final inspection of completed vessels to ensure all Quality Assurance (QA) discrepancies and known defects are resolved.
• Coordinates and ensures a smooth handoff post-delivery to support successful project closeout.

Essential Skills:

• Must be extremely organized with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Excellent contract, specification and print interpretation skills.
• Strong leadership skills including conflict resolution, real-time decision-making, high performance expectations and the capability of inspiring the team to meet them.
• Demonstrated financial savvy as it applies to labor-intensive projects.
• Excellent communication skills internally and directly with customers
• Strong entrepreneurial outlook with a clearly demonstrated sense of ownership over both the process and the results.
• Demonstrated hands-on approach to problem-solving and knowing the project.
• Demonstrated financial savvy as it applies to labor-intensive projects.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement

Required Education/Experience:

A minimum of 8 years of Marine project management experience is required.

Physical Requirements:

This position is based in an office within an active boatyard and requires regular visits to vessels and production areas. These environments involve moderate to high noise levels, uneven surfaces, and physical access challenges such as inclined gangways and vertical ladders. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and strict adherence to safety protocols are mandatory. Job duties are performed in an office setting as well as in production areas and onboard vessels and may require:

• Ability to work in shipyard production areas and onboard vessels

• Ability to walk to and from job sites and climb inclined stairways and ladders
• Availability for shifts longer than 8 hours and/or weekend work if needed
• Frequent activities including walking, standing, sitting, using hands and arms, reaching, talking, and hearing
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Pay and Benefits:

• $90,000 - $110,000 / annually
• Full time, overtime exempt position
• Positive and supportive work environment
• 100% paid medical insurance for employees, 80% for spouses and dependents
• Comprehensive dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible and generous PTO plan
• 9 paid holidays, including the day after the Super Bowl

Relocation Package: Ready to bring your Project Management skills to Seattle? Join our team and make the move with confidence – we’re offering a $5,000 relocation package to help you get started strong! You’ll receive $1,000 in each of your first paychecks, giving you the flexibility to cover moving costs, short-term housing, or gear up with the tools you need.

About Snow & Company: Snow & Company is a leading boatbuilding and ship repair company located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. We specialize in constructing commercial vessels for the fishing industry, government agencies, tugboat operators, aquaculture businesses, and more. In addition to vessel construction, we provide comprehensive overhauls and repair services. Our modern facilities include enclosed fabrication halls and waterfront repair spaces, all situated along the picturesque Ship Canal. Conveniently located on the Burke-Gilman Trail and just one block from the Metro bus stop, Snow & Company is a commuter-friendly workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Snow & Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, , , , , , , protected veteran status, , , or genetic information. In addition to federal laws, Snow & Company complies with all applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws.

For more information, check out our website at www.snowboatbuilding.com