Project Manager II - Tacoma, WA

Develops project plans and deliverables, directs all project phases and acts as primary project contact on medium projects of low to moderate complexity, or multiple smaller projects. Supervises one or more direct reports. Ensures that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters through project team members and organizational sponsors/stakeholders. Projects may be of varying length, will generally be of moderate complexity and risk, and generally will encompass the following major components: planning, staffing, implementation, control and evaluation. Essential Functions: Partners with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria. Defines and creates project plans considering time frame, funding limitations, staffing requirements, regulations, resource availability and customer contractual requirements. Acts as primary liaison between customer, project staff, subcontractors, vendors and internal company personnel. Manages development of project execution strategy including planning, vessel selection, vessel modification, vendor and subcontractor support requirements, contractual requirements, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental impacts and mitigation measures. Directs overall Health, Safety, Security and Environmental standards for the project. Establishes staffing for each phase of the project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project team members and consultants/contractors. Confers with project staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority; provides ongoing technical advice and problem resolution support. Coaches, mentors, motivates and directs project team members and contractors, and influences them to take positive action and accountability for their work to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget. Supervises (including hiring, firing, evaluating, disciplining) project support staff. Analyzes and determines whether to perform work in-house or subcontract (“build vs. buy”). Ensures company performance against contractual commitments with customer and ensures customer satisfaction with projects of moderate complexity and risk. Working with Supply Chain, sources and negotiates key subcontracts and vendors. Follows established processes for monitoring and integrating all project elements and communications concerning change management processes and decisions. Exercises project expenditure decisions up to $500,000 in value and less than 8 months in duration. Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required. Coordinates the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project teams and other parts of the organization. Proactively identifies dependencies between teams and ensures communications to align on project delivery criteria. Uses financial reporting, trend and variance analyses and other performance measures to develop/modify project plans to mitigate risk. Negotiates project or contract changes and incorporates changes into project control systems to maintain work statements, cost and schedule baselines. Ensures all projects adhere to project methodology compliance standards set by the company. Tracks project deliverables using appropriate tools and prepares project reports for management, customer, or others to ensure appropriate project cadence. Evaluates project upon close-out and documents lessons learned. Travels as required. Performs special duties and other projects as assigned. Adheres to all company policies. Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested. Knowledge Of: Knowledge of logistics, offshore marine construction or marine transportation projects is required and offshore wind experience preferred. Experience of ship and barge engineering, dynamic positioning (DP) systems, ballasting, stability calculations, marine operations, shipyard construction, vessel maintenance and repair. General knowledge of Coast Guard regulations and ABS Rules applicable to vessel operations and steel vessel construction/repair. Software technology platforms including Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) and Engineering (e.g. Rhino 3D) software to develop engineering drawings and diagrams. Capabilities to develop, understand, interpret and analyze accounting and financial information for preparation of proposals. Computer proficiency, including MS Office Suite, SAP, CRM and MS Project. Knowledge of competitive marine industry environment and relationships between companies (vendors, customers, competitors). Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the maritime industry required. Proven project management track record driving projects to 100% completion, on schedule and to stakeholder satisfaction. Experience writing and managing RFP's, scoring vendors and facilitating selection. Ability to communicate technical/complex information to non-technical people both verbally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal relationship skills to effectively interact with customers. Strong leadership qualities including diplomacy and ability to interface with cross-functional teams such as Finance, IT and Supply Chain. Comfortable creating and making presentations to all levels of the organization. Ability to establish and maintain cooperation, understanding, trust and credibility. Ability to meet budget requirements and track/contain expenses. Excellent time management and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and accomplish work through others. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, management or engineering required; minimum of 5 - 7 years' work experience in the marine industry or related field with EPC or related service company, with a minimum of four years' experience afloat as a USCG licensed deck officer / marine engineer, or similar level of experience in project management. Project management professional (PMP) certification highly desired. Compensation: Pay for this position will be between $119,962 to $179,943 annually based on experience. This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive compensation plan (ICP). The target bonus will 20% of base salary, subject to company and individual performance and per company policy. Benefits: The benefit program includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. This position will accrue 15 days of vacation a year. Accrued vacation will be vested and available for use after successfully completing six (6) months of service. Life insurance equal to two times annual base salary. Accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Long term disability insurance. 401k program with a 4% match, vested immediately. Employee Assistance Program. Flexible Spending Accounts. Business travel assistance program. Other voluntary benefits are available for purchase via payroll deduction at group rates. Nine (9) paid holidays with two (2) additional floating holidays available after six (6) months of service. Full time employees will accrue ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave per year, up to a maximum of 1,040 hours. Bereavement Leave - three (3) paid days off for a death in the immediate family, or five (5) days off if travel greater than 500 miles is required. Tuition reimbursement. All other benefits as required by law Equal Opportunity Employer Foss Maritime Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Foss