Project Manager - Marine

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Project Manager - Marine. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal – making the world a safer place.

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is to bring in each project on or under budget by controlling costs as outlined below and forecasting revenue and costs for the life of the project. The PM will be responsible for coordinating, managing a portfolio and completing multiple concurrent new construction, retrofit, and conversion projects of varying size, on vessels such as OSVs, tugs, barges, towboats, and ferries. The PM is responsible for attending shipyard and owner project meetings, and maintaining accurate records of meetings, yard schedules, vessel availability windows, and owner requests. Responsible for managing the change order process from inception to completion, including owner-directed changes and class-driven revisions. Proactive approach to anticipate and identify problems early, including drydock and delivery schedule pressures, and implement cost effective solutions. Ability to work inter-departmentally with Sales, Engineering, Production Management, Foremen and Technicians. Assures compliance with project closeout requirements, USCG and classification society approvals, SOLAS and flag state requirements, and closeout documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Duties include assisting proposal activities, attendance in pre-bid meetings and owner/shipyard kickoff meetings, vessel walk-downs and condition surveys, selection of subcontractors, maintaining project documentation, and managing materials purchases throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Manage project, change orders, man-loading charts, weekly progress reports, material and equipment promise dates for deliveries, completion dates and other elements as required to control the project in accordance with approved budget.
• Manage rental equipment, staging, and dockside delivery and pick up schedules, including cranes, lifts, and shipyard services, to minimize costs.
• Develop and maintain project schedule, coordinating installation sequencing with the shipyard master schedule, drydock dates, and other trades.
• Coordinate submittal of system drawings and calculations to USCG, ABS, DNV, or other classification societies and flag administrations, and maintain a set of as-built and working drawings, consulting with vessel owners, naval architects, engineers, surveyors, and the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
• Acts as primary interface for vessel owners, operators, and shipyards.
• Conduct/Attend shipyard and construction meetings, maintain safety program (including hot work permits, confined space entry, and vessel-specific safety requirements), scheduling and change order management, and project close-out documentation.
• Plan and coordinate system testing and commissioning, including hydrostatic, flow, alarm, and discharge tests, and witness testing with USCG inspectors, class surveyors, and owner representatives through final acceptance, punch list closure, and delivery of the vessel.
• Perform other duties as business needs dictate and as required.
• Coordinates and works with field management to manage resources in order to meet shipyard schedules, including testing and delivery dates, as well as budgets.
• Attend weekly meetings with operations and finance to provide percentage of completion and cost-to-complete updates.

What We Are Looking For:

• 5+ years project management experience, with industry specific capability ideally in marine, shipyard, offshore and/or fire protection.
• Must have a sound and practical understanding of shipboard construction, retrofit, and project management and a working knowledge of planning, with the ability to schedule and monitor tasks.
• Working knowledge of SOLAS, the FSS Code, USCG regulations (46 CFR), NFPA standards, and classification society rules (ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s) preferred
• NICET II certification or higher preferred
• Must possess good organization and time management skills and be responsible for ensuring that all tasks, action items and QA items are followed through, completed and documented in a timely manner
• Strong budget and cost control management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Experience in conflict/dispute resolution.
• Must be able to assess construction and service manpower requirements for the various contracts and construction phases
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and estimating & scheduling software
• Must be to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as working above ceiling spaces, crawl spaces, climbing a ladder, high lift equipment, etc.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card and any required shipyard safety credentials, such as confined space and OSHA training
• Must be able to obtain required clearances for jobs, including background check and drug screen

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values: Put People First, Empower the Branches, Earn Customer Trust, Embrace the Challenge and Act with Integrity.

Most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short term disability, voluntary long term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off.
• Company-provided training, tools, and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs.
• Career advancement potential within a growing company.

Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive fire protection solutions and peace of mind to our customers, and together, let’s make the world a safer place.