Ocean Pacific Marine is expanding our vessel construction capabilities and is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Vessel Construction to lead new-build production at our Campbell River shipyard.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for vessel construction from production start through hull and superstructure fabrication, structural outfitting, completion, and handover for systems installation and commissioning.

The Role

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will be the primary production lead for vessel construction, accountable for delivering structural builds safely and to required quality, classification, schedule, and budget requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

- Develop and manage build strategies, production plans, construction sequences, work packages, and progress measurement.
- Lead aluminum hull and superstructure construction, including material control, fabrication, assembly, welding, and structural erection.
- Ensure welding and fabrication comply with qualified procedures, CSA W47.2, and classification requirements.
- Manage structural outfitting and completion, including foundations, penetrations, coatings, closures, deck equipment, cranes/LARS, and interior finishing.
- Lead supervisors, welders, fabricators, and outfitting trades and support workforce planning and development.
- Manage subcontractors and suppliers across scope, schedule, quality, cost, and performance.
- Coordinate classification inspections, quality requirements, construction documentation, and non-conformances.
- Manage overlapping construction activities across multiple vessels while monitoring schedule, productivity, cost, and project risks.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, Quality, Project Controls, systems teams, suppliers, and classification representatives.

What You Bring

- 7+ years of progressive experience in shipbuilding or heavy marine fabrication, including at least 3 years in production or project management on new vessel construction.




- Demonstrated experience with aluminum hull and superstructure construction.
- Experience leading supervisors and skilled trades in a production setting.
- Strong subcontractor and supplier management experience.
- Working knowledge of marine classification requirements and CSA W47.2 or equivalent welding standards.
- Experience with project scheduling and production planning.
- PMP certification, equivalent qualification, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.
- Willingness to travel to support project requirements.

Experience with government, defence, or Coast Guard vessel programs, IACS classification, multi-vessel construction, or production facility setup is an asset. A Red Seal qualification in a structural trade such as Welder, Fabricator, Marine Fitter, Shipwright is considered a strong asset.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation package including $100,000–$140,000 base salary, performance-based bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a relocation allowance where applicable.

About Ocean Pacific Marine

Located in Campbell River, BC, Ocean Pacific Marine has served the marine industry since 1985, delivering recreational, commercial and government vessel refit, repair, and construction projects.

This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role in the continued growth of our new-build operations and help develop the production systems, workforce, and processes that will support current and future vessel construction programs.

Pay: $100,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Campbell River, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

- shipbuilding or heavy marine fabrication: 7 years (preferred)
- production or project management: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Project Manager-Vessel Construction (Marine) (Campbell River)
🏢 Ocean Pacific Marine
📍 Campbell River