About Us

I will not be the cheapest option you can find for your project, but I will never give up on my commitments no matter what the sacrifice. I always get the job done. That requires what I call "Practical Efficiency": thoroughly understanding the regulatory requirements and grounding them in the real-world scenario of each project using practical thinking. I am constantly using that perspective to refine my approach and come up with solutions to make projects more efficient and come in on time. 

Remote projects are one place where I really shine. I know what it means for a project budget when work stops because of one tool that was left behind. Because of my adaptability and my connections with highly skilled craftsmen, we have the ability to create a shipyard or construction crew customized to your project anywhere on the planet. We prefer to do it in Homer, where the vendors can work from their shops and we know the lay of the land. We work very closely with the Coast Guard and the ABS in Homer on inspected vessels and we have ABS welders at the ready. If someone has told you that your vessel is too big or your project is too complicated, I’m your guy. 

If you want to know more about how I work, don’t ask me, ask my happy customers. I managed a multi-million dollar vessel repair project that was completed three weeks ahead of schedule. Alaska Marine Excavation said “Mr. Alward met our deadlines, our expectations, and fulfilled all of the responsibilities and duties that were asked of him. He was a consistent and communicative manager.”

More than 75 people worked on that job and I knew each of their names, and I earned their respect because if something needed doing, I was pushing a broom right there alongside them. There’s no job above or below anyone. I’ve seen worksites where subcontractors tiptoe around the project manager and are afraid of telling him what’s really going on with a project. That’s not how I operate. I respect every person on a job, and I know how important every role is because I’ve been in their shoes. 

I have been doing project management for decades in construction and the maritime industry. I started out as a 16 year old managing my dad’s crew on construction projects, and there is no better way to learn than by managing men more experienced than you. It taught me how to work with people instead of working against them. The people closest to the problems are the ones who understand them the best, and they should be involved in designing the solution.