Job Description

Description:

To harmoniously coordinate the activities and resources of the shipyard to complete individual projects in a cost effective and efficient manner, while maintaining schedule and minimizing conflict with other shipyard operations and projects.

Reports to:

Director of Project Management

Classification:

Exempt

Supervisory Responsibility:

Project Manager, Junior Project Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

• Mentor and train project managers
• Lead project managers in day to day activities to ensure they have the support for their projects
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress to be shared with clients in addition to other stakeholders
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Responsible for collaboration and communication with various teams as needed
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report progress, including any changes made to plans and production and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders including third parties/vendors
• Perform risk assessment to minimize and manage project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Review billing and invoices for accuracy
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A team player with leadership abilities
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Financial Management experience including basic accounting
• Developing and Tracking Budgets
• Supervision and Staffing
• Negotiate and manage statement of work and contracts with external vendors
• Process Improvement
• Planning and scheduling
• Performance Management
• Subcontractor/Vendor Management
• Material and Inventory Control and procurement
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and materials management
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes
• Familiarity with occupational health and safety standards
• Familiarity with construction/project management software
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of ten (10) years relevant trade experience within the marine industry OR High School diploma with a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant trade experience within the marine industry.
• Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification a plus.

Work Environment Summary:

Applicant may be subject to environmental conditions such as cold, heat, exposure to noise, hazards, and confined spaces/close quarters. Applicant must be able to access all areas of the shipyard and company property including docks in all types of weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/stand, walk, climb, kneel, crawl, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, see with close vision, and access confined spaces.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must have the ability to move easily between buildings, ascend/descend ladders and work outdoors in shipyards/marinas in all kinds of weather.

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