Project Coordinator

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is hiring a Project Coordinator in our Jacksonville, FL, location. This position is ideal for someone who excels at coordinating complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.

Position Summary

The Project Coordinator acts as a central point of communication within ship repair between the Project Management team, customers, subcontractors, and internal departments to help ensure projects are planned and executed efficiently. This role will assist in resolving issues and monitoring progress to minimize disruptions and keep work on schedule and within budget. This position is also responsible for assisting with the maintenance of accurate project documentation, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and collaborating closely with shipyard teams to ensure quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

Domestic and international travel may be required.

Essential Functions

• Support Project Managers in executing client initiatives using project management best practices, providing project status updates to leadership, and extending implementation support.
• Monitor and ensure consistency of project workspaces, keeping teams accountable with project documentation, accurate artifacts, and completion of projects.
• Participate in meetings with customers, production leads, and the project team to ensure portfolio activities and project tasks are executed effectively.
• Compile lessons learned from project phases into the Project Management Tool, managing follow-up action plans contributing to the implementation of improvements in standard processes and solutions.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Must have a full understanding of Marine Regulatory standards and NAVSEA Standard Items.
• Must understand shipyard operations, ship repair, and project management methodologies, including business processes, standards, and testing requirements.
• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to adapt to changing environments and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
• Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMSNA and have high values for safety awareness

Education and Experience

• Associate degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5 Years of ­progressive experience with complex work in project or production management within ship repair required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Naval base access required.

Competencies

Fincantieri’s core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees:

• Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning.
• Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals.
• Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, handle, manipulate, or feel objects and controls; stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch; and speak or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 35lbs regularly and up to 50lbs occasionally. Work is performed both inside and outside in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid climates. Frequent use of PPE is required to minimize noise exposure, moving machinery, weather elements, and other potential hazards, including the risk of injury.

Posting Disclaimer

This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.