Background check, US Citizenship, CAC, abd a drug screening are requirements of this job. 

The Shipyard Project Manager – Compartment Closeout is responsible for end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of compartment closeout activities on a new-construction vessel program. This role owns compartment readiness from active production through final closeout and turnover, ensuring each space is complete, compliant, clean, and configuration-controlled prior to insulation, decking, joiner work, or permanent structural closure.

This position operates as the single point of accountability for compartment completion, coordinating engineering, production, quality, coatings, and test stakeholders to prevent premature closeout, downstream rework, access loss, and inspection failures. The successful candidate is a deck-plate, execution-first project manager who understands shipyard sequencing and is comfortable holding the line when a compartment is not ready to close. 

Key Responsibilities

Compartment Closeout Planning & Ownership

Own assigned compartments from “work-in-progress” through final closeout and turnover

Plan and manage closeout sequencing in coordination with production schedules

Maintain compartment closeout status, readiness tracking, and punch-list resolution

Approve or reject compartment closeout based on readiness, compliance, and risk

Prevent premature closure of compartments with open work, deficiencies, or documentation gaps

Field Execution & Physical Verification

Lead and conduct onboard walkdowns to verify completion of:

Structural work (welds, penetrations, foundations)

Piping, HVAC, electrical, and outfit installations

Required access, clearances, labeling, and maintainability

Verify drains, bilges, ventilation paths, and access routes are complete and unobstructed

Coordinate corrective actions with trades and supervision to achieve readiness

Watertight, Boundary, & Integrity Control

Manage verification of watertight boundaries, collars, sleeves, doors, hatches, and penetrations

Confirm fire boundaries (as applicable) are installed per drawings and standards

Ensure boundary integrity is achieved prior to insulation or permanent closeout

Coatings, Preservation & Cleanliness Management

Coordinate with coatings and preservation teams to confirm surface prep and coatings are complete

Ensure compartments are clean, free of debris, oil, and FOD prior to closeout

Verify equipment protection and preservation are in place before access is lost

Documentation & Configuration Management

Ensure as-built conditions align with drawings and approved work packages

Drive closure of NCRs, RFIs, and ECNs affecting compartment readiness

Complete and approve compartment closeout checklists and turnover documentation

Protect configuration control once compartments are closed and inaccessible

Coordination & Stakeholder Communication

Interface daily with production, engineering, QA, coatings, electrical, piping, and test teams

Communicate readiness status, deficiencies, and risks clearly to supervisors and management

Escalate issues with facts, photos, and documented impacts—not opinion

Support test and trials readiness by ensuring compartments meet integrity and access requirements 

Required Knowledge & Skills

Shipyard & Technical Knowledge

Shipboard compartments and naming conventions

Structural, piping, HVAC, and electrical installation fundamentals

Ability to interpret:

Structural drawings

P&IDs

Electrical one-lines and cable schedules

Compartment arrangement and system drawings

Compliance & Inspection Awareness

Familiarity with shipyard quality practices

Understanding of watertight integrity and boundary requirements

Working knowledge of fire boundary concepts

Experience supporting inspections and test readiness (USCG, ABS, Navy, or Owner reps)

Execution & Project Management Skills

Strong attention to detail and follow-through

Confidence to delay or stop closeout when requirements are not met

Ability to prioritize critical closeout items versus deferrable work

Organized, checklist-driven, and disciplined with documentation and tracking

Strong field communication and coordination skills

Required Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Marine, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical) or equivalent shipyard experience

5+ years experience in shipbuilding, vessel construction, or major refit

Proven experience managing deck-plate execution, inspections, or production closeout

Comfortable working onboard vessels in active construction environments

U.S. Citizenship (program requirement)

Preferred Experience

New construction vessel programs

Aluminum vessel construction

Prior compartment closeout, production management, QA, or superintendent roles

Experience supporting military or government vessel programs