Owner Works Special Project Manager

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Manager (Integration and Installation) — Special Projects, Owner’s Works, and Art.

In these areas the Manager oversees and coordinates technical, design, financial feasibility, and execution. The person in this position owns overall responsibility for defined technical project(s) design, execution, completion, and leading of teams, including consultants and contractors/suppliers throughout the integration and installation process onboard the vessel. The Manager ensures defined projects are completed and flawlessly delivered according to the contracts and specifications, maintaining the budget within given project overall boundaries and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders. Hand‑over to Operations includes drawings, manuals, and training as necessary.

Activities & Responsibilities

• Responsible for Special Projects, OW and Art integration and installation scope coordination, timelines, cost & budget coordination, commissioning and relationships between various teams.
• Reports to the organizationally defined department head or project management team.
• Close collaboration between site office teams, contractors, designers, RCG various stakeholders and suppliers.
• Validates, under PM final approval, budget investments including any resources or consultants needed for successful outcome.
• Creates solid and trustworthy relationships with the yard team.
• Maintains relationships with authorities such as Classification Societies, Flag State, USPH and USCG.
• Joint responsibility with Project Management team for decision‑making of the project‑related aspects as per defined process.
• Creates and reviews specifications, measurements and calculations relevant to assigned projects. Assures proper documentation is prepared to support the build process.
• Reviews material and equipment specifications and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Prepares the specifications, including drawings and appendices for stakeholder review.
• Prepares or reviews design, documentation, analysis and modeling tasks using appropriate software.
• Develops and prepares reports and records relating to particular assignments or projects.
• Defines goals & objectives for projects under this position, as well as team personal goals & objectives, that report directly to this position.
• Stays current on relevant technical research and projects; seeks information and evaluates new technology for use onboard new vessels.
• Establishes and maintains close collaboration with key partners and stakeholders internally and externally.
• Establishes follow‑up and planning on the technical project side, ensuring that main milestones are met.
• Performs other duties as required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job‑related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Qualifications And Education

• In‑depth 10 years’ experience in the shipbuilding / maritime industry.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in management of complicated projects in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Detailed understanding of the technical and regulatory requirements for works.
• Good understanding of shipbuilding processes and design.
• Deep knowledge of SOLAS, IMO, classification rules and regulations, and other marine standards.
• Excellent skills in people management.
• Computer literate.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to endure high stress levels.

Financial/Quantitative Responsibilities

• Financial coordination responsibility toward turnkey and companies that are part of the installation and implementation onboard related to Special Projects installation, OW, Art installation scope as defined in contracts.
• Exercises effective project controls for scope, schedule, and cost performance, supporting project management at the development and coordination of project cost structure and budget management.
• Works in close cooperation with defined Department Head, Project Manager, and project finance team.

Physical Requirements

Able to walk through the ship, attending meetings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ship under construction (noise), Office (computer). Significant walking and stair climbing is required, and large amounts of dust and debris are present. Proper PPE is required (supplied by the company). The employee may move about the office complex, onboard the ship at dock and at quay, travel to other office locations, and may lift, push, pull or move 10‑15 pounds. This position may regularly travel domestically or internationally.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

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