Project Engineer - Cruise Terminal Construction, Freeport

About the role

CTL Maritime, part of the MSC Group, is building cruise terminals and destinations worldwide. Its Project Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager and supports the project construction team in coordinating engineering and technical functions and liaising between design engineering and field execution during construction of the building site(s) in Freeport, Grand Bahama. The role covers design, engineering integrity and technical execution of capital projects, ensuring the design-builder follows approved plans, owner criteria and quality standards. Residence in Freeport is required.

Key responsibilities

• Review engineering and construction documents and support project management, design and construction management, performance, financial metrics and schedule control, and quality assurance of deliverables.
• Manage project documentation, including design submittal workflows, Requests for Information (RFI) and technical reviews of shop drawings, product data and material sample approvals.
• Ensure field execution matches Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, clarify design intent and resolve field conflicts.
• Perform daily site walks and field quality inspections of concrete pours, structural erections and MEP installations.
• Track field progress against the schedule, document progress with aerial, drone and ground photos, and flag potential labour or material delays.
• Coordinate third-party testing and external engineers, and maintain project logs including non-conformance reports, RFIs and punch-list items.
• Support stakeholder and agency inspections, environmental monitoring, governmental approval materials and procurement coordination for owner-direct purchases.
• Take part in early design phase to find cost-saving, sustainable and constructable alternatives, verify field quantities for monthly billings, evaluate change orders and maintain redline drawings for as-built records and closeout.

Required profile

• Minimum 3-5 years of project engineering or construction management experience, ideally for an owner, developer or managing contractor.
• Field experience in similar environments, including aggressive marine conditions and high wind loads; resort development, private island or cruise industry experience highly desirable.
• Residence or ability to relocate to Freeport, Grand Bahama, and ability to obtain a Work Permit in The Bahamas.
• Fluent English; additional languages a plus.

Required skills

• AutoCAD, Revit and BIM 360 for drawing checks; MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6 and Procore.
• Knowledge of building codes (Bahamas, Florida, International) and ASCE 7 wind loads, and coastal engineering, piling and marine structures a plus.
• OSHA safety certification and PMP or equivalent a plus.