What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant, Project Manager- Outfitting position at Royal Caribbean Group?
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Position Summary :
The Assistant Project Manager has the primary responsibility of successfully executing upon Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD ship project plans for designated areas, e.g. Suites, Staterooms and Public Spaces. He / She works in close cooperation with the Project Manager who oversees all areas included in the project for new builds or existing vessel undergoing modernization, revitalization or refurbishment. Projects assigned within New Builds and Fleet Modernization Portfolio may vary in size and complexity.
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for ship project planning, contracting and execution of work in assigned areas within prescribed time frame, budget and scope while meeting all safety standards and brand guidelines and expectations. He / She works in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders within the project group to ensure successful project delivery in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance established processes, templates, and methodology in order to drive the delivery of "repeatable" consistent results and flawless project execution.
To support the expansion of our Fleet Modernization Program, the Assistant Project Manager plays a vital role in the training and development of talent in the department by actively transferring knowledge and expertise and onboarding new employees. Act as a role model and a Coach and foster ongoing conversations, actively provide feedback, coaching and the support team members need to be successful.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Initial point of contact for contractors appointed to carry out outfit work in designate area. Responsible for building a trusting relationship and maintaining communication and planning, scheduling and tracking execution of work plans in designated project area.
- Work collaboratively with the sourcing team to ensure contractors and suppliers requirements are met and documentation is approved and that all interior outfitting and equipment for designated project area are contracted through Supply Chain. This includes creating PRFs (Purchase Request Forms) for owner supplied materials and securing construction equipment, including but not limited to terminators, tools, gases, fire extinguisher container and straps. Ensure that outfit material and equipment ordered for installation is appropriate, cost effective and meets applicable industry and company standards.
- Work collaboratively with vendor to complete contractor's work plans, work breakdown structures and scope of work, project milestones and schedule - staggered start and stop dates for contractors¿ execution in designated areas. Agree on tracking routines and reporting key performance indicators for project area.
- Work collaboratively with the logistics team to review contractors¿ work plans, track changes, and ensure material and equipment for project areas are delivered ahead of schedule.
- Oversee contractor's work onboard the vessel for designated area during drydock; assess progress, track and monitor contractors¿ work plans and project milestones completion to ensure all planned activities are executed as on time, on budget and per scope for designated area.
- Utilize project management tools and techniques to maintain project scope and manage stakeholders¿ expectations. Communicate project plan status for designated area on a regular basis, including any changes to scope and schedule variances, to project team and stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with Project Manager to identify, analyze and respond to project risks for designated project area on a timely manner. Flag potential risk manifestations and ensure they are reflected on project budget, schedule and quality performance indicators for designated areas. Support Project Manager in the preparation of Change Orders for approval.
- Ensure technical and final inspections are scheduled and punch list items and unfinished work list for designated project area are reviewed.
- Close punch list, finalize guarantee claim list and sign-off on work for designated project area.
- Reflect and shares with Project Manager on the practices and processes that went well and where improvement is needed.
- 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, Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge & Skills
Physical Demands
Work Environment
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to twenty-five pounds. The employee is occasionally required to walk to the dock, ascend and descend the vessel.
We know there is 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 will hope to see you onboard soon!
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