Project Manager
Job Summary
Reporting to the Salvage Master / Head of Salvage Operations, this role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating marine salvage, wreck removal, and emergency response projects. The Project Manager leads day-to-day project activities by coordinating personnel and contractors, tracking schedules and budgets, and helping ensure operations are executed safely and efficiently. Practical salvage or emergency response experience, along with strong commercial and coordination skills, are important for success in this position.
Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and coordinate marine salvage and emergency response projects from mobilization through completion.
- Develop project schedules, operational plans, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate Salvage Masters, Salvage Officers, Naval Architects, contractors, and project personnel.
- Monitor progress, resolve operational challenges, and support mobilization and demobilization.
- Monitor project budgets, expenses, and operational costs.
- Review contractor and supplier quotations, invoices, and cost sheets.
- Coordinate with finance and management teams on cost reporting.
- Identify potential overruns and maintain expense documentation.
- Conduct regular project coordination meetings.
- Prepare daily progress reports, schedules, and management updates.
- Maintain project records, correspondence, and operational documentation.
- Coordinate with vessel owners, clients, insurers, surveyors, and other stakeholders as required.
- Support compliance with maritime safety standards and operational procedures.
- Work with the Salvage Master and safety personnel to identify and manage risks.
- Ensure contractors and project personnel follow applicable safety requirements.
Requirements
- Proven experience in marine salvage, wreck removal, emergency response, or related marine operations.
- Project management or operational coordination experience in the maritime industry.
- Understanding of salvage operations, marine equipment, and project logistics.
- Experience working with contractors, suppliers, budgets, and operational schedules.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools; fluent English.
- Preferred: Background in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Maritime Operations, or a related discipline.
- Preferred: Experience with salvage contractors, vessel owners, insurers, or P&I Clubs.
- Preferred: Familiarity with casualty response, cargo and hydrocarbon removal, and emergency towage.
- Preferred: Experience managing international maritime projects.
- Working arrangements: Project-based engagement depends on operational requirements; remote coordination, office support, or deployment to project locations may be required; flexibility to work outside standard hours during active emergency response operations.
- Compensation and contract terms discussed based on experience and engagement requirements.