Project Manager

Project Manager

FLSA

Salary; Exempt; Full-Time

OVERVIEW

The Project Manager is an integral member of the Newbuild & Refit Projects Team. This position will be a direct liaison between the customers and the company, while also collaborating with all departments within the Quantum Group, working closely with Engineering, Shipping, Installation & Commissioning teams to ensure successful delivery of all Newbuild & Refit Projects.

DUTIES

Core duties include but are not limited to the following:

Provide engineering and project support to:

Sales, for technical content and accuracy of sales quotes

Production and Materials teams

Commissioning, Warranty, and Service teams

Marketing

Report on project progress and communicate relevant information to Manager on a weekly basis or as needed.

Attend various boat and trade shows to assist marketing and sales team with product knowledge.

Ensure continual accuracy of equipment placement within the vessel per the customer’s specifications.

Ensure each new equipment sale is properly configured, and customer specific requirements are internally communicated. Verifying with the engineering department to confirm technical feasibility.

Review and interpret contracts for technical and commercial content, accuracy, and required regulations with the support of the engineering department.

Track costs, wastes, and other budgetary elements through each project lifecycle to create costing reports at the conclusion of each project.

Communicate internally to troubleshoot and problem solve all technical, scheduling, and supply issues.

Internally define and review the scope of supply and parts required to ensure technical and contractual compliance.

Compile technical drawings and technical documentation, towards the final technical manual with final review and revisions of the technical manual documents or engineering package.

Preform Quality Checks on built equipment to ensure it meets company standards and job specific specifications.

Maintain customer relationship as point of contact regarding any updates on the project status as well as providing technical information. Actively communicating with customers to discover any potential project delays the company is not yet aware of.

Maintain customer database systems with accurate information as it pertains to installed equipment specific to each project.

Track and monitor the status, stage, and deliveries of each project. Manage companywide tracking tools according to project status, timelines updates, and unexpected delays.

Identify, escalate, and resolve critical issues to minimize project risk factors.

Maintain the highest engineering and ethical standards.

Any and all duties as reasonably assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor of Science degree in any engineering discipline is required.

Marine background and experience is required.

3-5 or more years of working experience in appropriate discipline is required.

Ability to read, analyze, review, and interpret hydraulic, mechanical and other technical drawings, documents, regulations, and journals is required.

Experience and proficiency of 3D CAD software is required; AutoCAD or SolidEdge knowledge is required.

Proficiency in the following programs is preferred: Rhino, MathCAD, MATLAB, Microsoft Dynamics, and Microsoft Project.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Decision making and sound judgement to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choose the most appropriate one.

Highly organized with good time management skills.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize in order to meet tight deadlines.

Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills with strong proof-reading/editing capabilities.

Positive, inquisitive, proactive, and collaborative attitude with the ability to work well with all Company employees, customers, vendors, suppliers, and the general public.

Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet the Company core values.

Build trust, communicate effectively, foster innovation, focus on the customer and solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.

Fluency in any of the following languages is an advantage; German, Dutch, French, Spanish, and/or Italian.

Exposure to regulatory agencies, such as ABS, Lloyds, DNV GL is preferred.

TRAVEL

This position may occasionally travel to customer sites both domestic and international. The ability and willingness to travel is required. A valid passport, driver’s license and proof of vaccinations is a requirement of this position.

WORK CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly sitting for long periods of time. Compliant with the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Employees have a duty of care for the health and safety of their co-workers, customers, and the general public. Careless reckless action will not be tolerated.

EXPECTED WORK HOURS

This is a full-time salary exempt position. As such, the employee is expected to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a salary exempt employee, this position may require additional work hours outside these work hours, including weekends to complete job requirements.