The Project Manager has overall responsibility for the technical, budget, schedule administrative and financial execution of individual projects. Depending on business needs, this may be a collateral duty. The Project Manager functionally reports to the Director/Manager of Projects. The Project Manager may be assigned to several projects concurrently and may also be assigned to perform specific marketing related functions including presentation of company qualifications for project opportunities and preparation of proposals. The Project Manager position is a management-level position, with both technical and management responsibilities. Projects are typically executed on an independent basis, with assistance by assigned staff, though subject to independent quality assurance and financial/management performance audits.

What You Will Do:

• Participates in the development of budgets, schedules and profit objectives for assigned projects, within requirements of contracts and subject to the approval of Director/Manager of Projects.
• Participates in negotiating budgets, schedules, project terms and conditions on specific proposal opportunities.
• Provides input to staffing requirements in support of project execution plan.
• Sets up the project, initiates project management files, and maintains project files and documentation for assigned projects.
• Provides project direction to and oversight of Engineers and Surveyors assigned to projects.
• Assures projects are executed within approved budget and schedule.
• Prepares technically accurate and timely reports related to the project as required by the client.
• Actively monitors client feedback and service delivery status and serves as a supplementary point of contact for clients on assigned projects.
• Assists management in identifying employee training and development needs.
• Responsible, for monitoring progress of the project, for both engineering and survey, relative to actual time expended, fees invoiced and expenses incurred versus those budgeted.
• Responsible for monitoring project accounts receivable concerning the client's account and working with client to maintain timely payments.
• Assists in the preparation and submission of time charge records, expense reports, invoice approvals, and collections status notices in accordance with company procedures.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• College degree major in marine engineering or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience preferred
• 10 + years of experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (KSAR)

• Able to effectively speak and write in fluent English.
• Ability to organize, plan, monitor and control project contractual requirements, budgets, schedules and technical work.
• Ability to utilize basic personal computer applications including spread sheets, word processors, email, and internet browsers.
• Ability to communicate technical aspects of projects and of work assignments to peers, subordinates and clients.
• Ability to direct the execution of complex projects.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

Experience of project management of government ship preferred

Reporting Relationships

Reports to a Manager, Director or Executive level position

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

Equal Opportunity

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Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs