Maritime Project Manager

About the Steamship Authority:

Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority is the public ferry authority that provides lifeline transportation to the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Each year, our fleet of 11 vessels completes more than 24,000 trips, carrying close to 3 million passengers and over 675,000 vehicles. For the island communities we serve, our ferries are the primary link for residents, visitors, emergency services, and the freight that keeps daily life moving.

The Steamship Authority is currently seeking to fill the position of Maritime Project Manager. This is a full-time, non-union position.

Position Function:

Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities related to specific projects for the Steamship Authority. Responsible for developing the budget specifications, plans, contracts, proposals and purchase orders for projects as assigned. Review and approve plans and specifications prepared by consultants. Administer and oversee contracts specific to each project from initial RFP development through completion. Ensure that the Steamship Authority complies with all applicable Massachusetts building codes and Handicapped Access Regulations and also the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering Rules and Regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop bid documents, negotiate, supervise, and coordinate the performance and scheduling of contractors.
• Coordinate with the contractors all work to be conducted by in-house resources and outside contractors.
• Perform periodic inspections of the terminals, buildings, docks and parking facilities pertaining to special projects.
• Investigate, determine the cause of and recommend corrective actions to be taken on docks and parking facilities.
• Establish and maintain a long-term planning schedule for special projects at terminals, buildings, docks and parking facilities.
• Provide liaison with the insurance underwriters on the review and inspection of special projects at terminals, buildings, docks, and parking facilities.
• Responsible for assisting with the Authority's environmental regulatory compliance to ensure operations and maintenance activities comply with both Federal and Massachusetts
rules and regulations. Maintain all applicable records for regulatory review at all times.
• Ambassador and role model for the SQMS with an engaging communication and influencing style able to work with all levels of the business to effect change and positive outcomes.
• Keep the Director of Engineering & Maintenance informed of the status of all ongoing projects.
• Attend weekly department meetings as directed.
• Respond to emergency situations pursuant to special projects outside of normal work hours.
• Fulfill the duties and responsibilities which may be delegated by the General Manager and Director of Engineering & Maintenance.
• Provide function direction to subordinates regarding SQMS disciplines.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
• B.S. in Marine, Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering, plus 5 to 10 years work experience.
• Professional Engineering License and/or Project Management Certification is required.

Working Conditions:

This position requires availability outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to respond to operational needs and emerging events. Regular travel among Authority terminals and facilities and boarding of vessels in varied weather conditions are required.

The salary range for this position is $116,700 to $150,550.