Project Manager New Construction

Purpose of Job:

This position is responsible for the project management, supervision, and sustaining the relationships that drive us towards constructing unique vessels. The right candidate will develop, strengthen, and maintain relationships with external and internal partners. Oversight includes all personnel and tasks assigned to the project(s) including the shipyard subcontractor and outside teaming partners. Overall, the position must ensure timely and proper submission of proposal and contract deliverables and ensure alignment of all plans, processes, and personnel.

The Project Manager (PM) will provide oversight of all facets of ship design, construction, delivery and warranty support. The PM will be responsible for helping TOTE Services achieve compliance with all contract requirements and support the implementation of key processes and plans throughout the duration of the project. The PM will interact and communicate with various stakeholders, including representatives of the shipbuilder, ABS, USCG, subcontractors, and TOTE leadership. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote the TOTE Services safety culture and adhere to all safety guidelines. Make safety a priority in everything we do and seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage a team of inspectors including full time employees, subcontractors, and other TOTE Services personnel on temporary assignments. Coordinate and deconflict with other managers for use of shared resources and personnel.
• Provide broad leadership and supervision in all facets of ship construction, including contractual and administrative functions such as change order evaluation, milestone certifications, collecting and retention of vessel certificates, technical support, delivery protocols, warranty support, and more.
• Communicate frequently with the Client and be a trusted advisor. Keep the Client apprised of all key issues and risk areas.
• Maintain strong relationships with ABS and USCG to resolve design and construction issues throughout the duration of the project.
• Independently evaluate the shipbuilder’s progress against the published schedule and provide recurring status updates to the Client.
• Monitor the shipyard’s productivity by evaluating Time and Materials (T&M) reporting from the shipyard. Identify best practices and risk mitigation techniques that reduce labor hours and limit rework.
• Coordinate with the shipbuilder, their subcontractors, and vendors to confirm that all machinery and equipment is certified by Class at the time of Delivery and that all vendor documents are available to the Client.
• Attend testing and commissioning activities, including sea trials, to evaluate performance of the vessel and its systems to verify contract compliance.
• Produce recurring project status reports for the Client and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee all financial reporting and billing related to the project.
• Communicate regularly with management and with the various teams that support construction projects and other personnel as required. Provides instruction as necessary with regards to contractual and company requirements/ procedures.

Skills:

• 8 Years of New Construction experience, preferably with high-spec, DP-2 offshore vessels.
• Excellent Organizational Skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels, teaming partners, client and TOTE executives.
• Comfortable working independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills.

Education:

4-year degree or relevant experience in marine transportation, construction management, shipyard management, naval architecture, or marine engineering.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Performing these duties acknowledges the possible dangers onboard vessels such as safely maneuvering throughout vessel(s) – i.e. ladders/staircases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, noise level exposure can increase during visits to the vessels. Work may involve occasional work near moving mechanical parts and exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. Therefore, adhering to all necessary safety precautions and wearing required personal protective equipment to mitigate the potential risk of injury and prevention of hazards shall be followed.