The Senior Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close) to meet business objectives through the utilization of project management methodologies. They may be assigned to perform specific marketing related functions including presentation of company qualifications for project opportunities and assist in the development of proposals. Additionally, the Senior Project Manager supports the training and development of junior staff along with directing/leading of efforts to support team goals.
What You Will Do:
Act as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects.
Develop schedules/timelines/cost plans that support the business objectives, established budgets, resources, and project deliverables for each project.
Drive day-to-day execution of the overall project delivery process, including coaching cross-functional teams.
Assure projects are executed within approved budget and schedule and in accordance with company Quality requirements.
Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements.
Prepares technically accurate and timely reports related to the project.
Managing and utilizing resources across projects.
Managing stakeholders' communication and prepare communications for management and updates.
Managing the main project documentation from project initiation, through completion in accordance with the process instruction.
Assure that invoices are properly prepared in accordance with contractual terms and are issued to clients in a timely manner.
Stays actively informed concerning technical, business and management developments affecting present and potential customers and communicates this information promptly to the appropriate senior level managers.
Prepare and submit time charge records, expense reports, and invoice approvals in a timely manner in accordance with company procedures.
Support in negotiating budgets, schedules, project terms and conditions on specific proposal opportunities and change requests.
Work with Survey and Engineering Management to establish staffing requirements in support of project execution.
Coaches, motivates, mentors and directs assigned resources to desired results.
Work with Financial Services Group to assure that payment on outstanding invoices are forthcoming in a timely manner.
What You Will Need:
Bachelors Mechanical/Marine/Structure/Naval Engineering and at least eight (8) years of experience in the maritime and/or offshore industry.
Preferably holds a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
A minimum of six (6) to ten (10) years project management related experience in a lead role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to speak and write English fluently
Exceptional knowledge and handling of project management methodology and techniques
Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in the project
The ability to identify, analyze and solve complex and unique project related problems.
Ability to organize, plan, monitor and control project contractual requirements, budgets, schedules and technical work.
Exceptional Proficiency with PM tools and software (i.e. MS Office and MS Project)
knowledge in Power BI/Microsoft Project is a plus
Possesses exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing highly complex and unique technical issues to personnel in who may or may not be in related technical fields.
Realization of financial aspects of approved business plans and budgets pertaining to the project.
Ability to direct the execution of complex projects.
Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.
The human relations skills necessary to maintain positive client contacts and provide leadership and motivation to subordinate staff and peers.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to a Program Manager, Director or Executive level position. May have direct reports.
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