SSA Marine · 3 days ago
Project Director - Engineering
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expSSA Marine is responsible for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, and they are seeking a Project Director to lead the Cruise Terminal Project. This role involves overseeing project execution from design through commissioning, ensuring compliance with regulations, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
LogisticsTransportationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Lead the overall project execution strategy across FEL, EPC, commissioning, and handover
Develop and implement the project execution plan in collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, HSE, Construction, Commissioning, and Operations
Provide clear leadership to the project execution team, ensuring alignment with SSA’s values and objectives
Own and manage the integrated master schedule and CAPEX budget from development through operational start-up
Lead project resource planning to ensure adequate staffing and capability throughout all phases
Establish robust monitoring systems for progress, cost, schedule, and risks
Report regularly on physical and financial progress to senior leadership and the Board
Chair project governance forums, ensuring decisions follow SSA’s stage-gate process
Ensure strict application of QEHS policies, regulations, and procedures
Oversee permitting and regulatory compliance during development and execution
Ensure robust compliance with U.S. permitting and environmental processes (NEPA/CEQA), as well as port and municipal regulations
Manage and supervise critical project activities to ensure timely delivery of milestones
Ensure alignment of contracting models with SSA’s risk-management policies and incentive structures
Manage and oversee all third parties, including engineering contractors, EPC firms, consultants, and regulators
Lead change management processes, ensuring rigorous follow-up of change orders with customers and suppliers
Act as the key SSA representative to executive leadership, government authorities, and community stakeholders
Lead construction, commissioning, and start-up activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery
Ensure operational readiness, testing, and turnover to Cruise Operations
Quantify, monitor, and mitigate project-related risks, updating analyses and escalating “red flags” promptly
Capture and report project lessons learned, ensuring feedback is integrated into SSA’s portfolio
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)
Minimum 10-15 years of progressive project leadership experience in large-scale infrastructure, marine terminal, cruise, or port redevelopment projects
Proven track record of managing projects with a total installed cost exceeding USD 500M, ideally with direct EPC and commissioning exposure
Demonstrated success delivering complex brownfield projects in regulated U.S. environments (e.g., ports, airports, or transportation hubs)
Demonstrated success in end-to-end project delivery, from early-stage feasibility through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover
Significant experience with contract strategy, negotiation, and administration, including EPC, EPCM, and hybrid delivery models
Solid understanding of U.S. construction codes, environmental permitting, ADA compliance, sustainability, and LEED standards
Strong understanding of QEHS standards and implementation of safety and environmental compliance programs
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Board and executive levels
Deep knowledge of project controls, cost forecasting, and risk management for megaprojects
Ability to structure and lead cross-functional project execution teams across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills to resolve contractor claims, regulatory challenges, and execution risks
Fluency in English required
Preferred
Advanced degree (PMP, MSc in Project Management, or equivalent)
Spanish proficiency an asset
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic life and accidental death insurance
Paid disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Paid sick and vacation time
Company holidays
Paid bereavement leave
Paid jury duty
401k plan
Retirement plan
Discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses
Company
SSA Marine
SSA Marine is a transportation and warehousing company located in Seattle.
5001-10000 employees
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