Fleet Manager, Tug and Barge Operations

Job overview

The Fleet Manager is an onsite shoreside role in Norfolk, VA, with optional remote work on Fridays. Compensation is not specified. US Waterways Transportation oversees tug and barge operations and works toward safe, environmentally responsible, dependable tug services. The Fleet Manager coordinates engineering and maintenance, daily dispatch, and crewing for an assigned tug fleet. The role helps keep vessels ready, compliant, properly staffed, and aligned with customer commitments while coordinating with crews, vendors, regulators, and customers.

What you'll do

• Manage scheduled and unplanned vessel maintenance and review engineering reports
• support regulatory inspections and audits
• recommend capital improvements and assist with dry-docking specifications
• procure spares and consumables
• coordinate tug dispatch, job assignments, schedules, and voyage orders
• maintain fleet readiness awareness
• develop crew rotation schedules and track mariner credentials
• partner with HR on recruiting and retention
• coordinate vendors and review invoices
• provide operational summaries to leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fleet manager

norfolk va

us waterways transportation

tug operations

barge operations

fleet maintenance

dispatch

crew scheduling

maritime

uscg compliance

twic

monday–friday

optional remote fridays

travel 20–30%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• health savings account with company contributions
• paid vacation
• career development opportunities.

Why this role

Optional remote work on Fridays; estimated travel of 20–30%; bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent practical experience considered; must possess or be able to obtain TWIC documentation.

About the employer

US Waterways Transportation, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation. Sector: 48.