What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Port Engineer / Project Manager (Planning-Focused) position at Core Group Resources?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Port Engineer / Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and oversight of vessel maintenance and capital improvement projects across a diverse marine fleet. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical marine engineering expertise with proven project management capabilities, proactively optimizing maintenance programs to ensure operational efficiency and fleet reliability.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Port Engineer / Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and oversight of vessel maintenance and capital improvement projects across a diverse marine fleet. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical marine engineering expertise with proven project management capabilities, proactively optimizing maintenance programs to ensure operational efficiency and fleet reliability.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and scheduling of preventative and corrective maintenance for assigned vessels.
- Develop and manage maintenance budgets, forecasts, and lifecycle cost strategies.
- Oversee shipyard projects, including drydockings, repairs, and retrofits, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
- Coordinate with vessel crews, operations teams, vendors, and shipyards to facilitate seamless maintenance execution.
- Evaluate vessel performance and reliability, identifying opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
- Manage third-party contractors, service providers, and equipment vendors.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (USCG, ABS, EPA, and others).
- Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions related to mechanical or equipment failures.
- Maintain accurate technical records, reports, and documentation for fleet assets.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
- USCG Engineering License (Chief Engineer, 1AE, or 2AE) strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in marine engineering, port engineering, or vessel maintenance management.
- Proven experience planning and managing shipyard availabilities and maintenance programs.
- Strong understanding of marine systems, including propulsion, electrical, and auxiliary equipment.
- Experience managing budgets, vendors, and multi-disciplinary projects.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance (USCG, ABS, EPA).
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Preferred: Experience supporting tug, barge, OSV, or similar commercial marine fleets.
- Preferred: Shore-based port engineering or technical management experience.
- Project Management certification (PMP) is a plus.