Engineer & Project Delivery

U. S. Marine Management Position Description
Disclaimer: - The purpose of this document is to provide a summary of the generic functions/tasks associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible position responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the incumbent might differ from those outlined here and additional duties may be assigned at the manager's discretion. The position description details as outlined below are also subject to change or reassigned at any time.

• Business Title: General Manager, Engineering & Project Delivery (GM & PD)
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
• Overtime Eligible: No
• Supervisor: Senior Director, Operations

Purpose/Summary :
The General Manager Engineering and Project Delivery is the lead person in the USMMI organization for new project development, fleet modernization and shipyard project execution. The GM E&PD manages a team of USMMI personnel in researching, planning and execution of these tasks. When necessary, the GM Engineering and Project Delivery contracts for additional technical resources/services on a short or long-term basis to accomplish tasks and support the portfolio of projects.
As USMMI business grows, and justification for hiring additional full-time staff for the projects team develops, the GM Engineering and Project Delivery will inform the VP Operations regarding the skill sets needed. The GM E&PD develops budgets for projects ensuring all internal stakeholders agree and has budgetary & expense approval for delivering of those projects.
Key Responsibilities :

• Be an advocate for shipboard safety, the company safety culture and actively support timely attention to any safety issue.
• Responsible for delivery of engineering, design project planning and project delivery for USMMI projects to include support of company portfolio growth, vessel acquisitions, and complex availabilities for existing fleet.
• Responsible to ensure new technology integration and ship upgrades are compliant with class rules and flag state guidelines.
• When tasked by VP Operations, oversee development of work specifications for voyage & emergency repairs.
• Oversee development of intermediate/special survey/dry-dock specifications and oversee all aspects of successful completion of dry-docking and associated surveys including coordinating site supervision.
• Lead efforts to perform risk assessments for innovative projects.
• Develop management of change plans for projects that represent a significant deviation from previous status quo.
• Ensure project implementation is carried out in accordance with USMMI ISM procedures.
• Act on continuous improvement initiatives with timely attention and completion in a cost-efficient manner.

Position Specifications :
Education and Experience
The successful, applicant must meet one of the following experience criteria.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required. Degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent degree is required.
• USCG License or equivalent international standard as Chief Engineer
• Experience as Port Engineer that has included complex projects
• Equivalent experience / service with a classification or Flag State authority with direct exposure to vessel regulatory compliance
• Project management experience and vessel management experience
• Must be a U.S, Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance from the Defense Security Service (DSS).
• Random drug testing required.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• Computer literacy in PC and Marine Management Software systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills required for conducting day to day business
• Ability to communicate effectively in variety of forums, internal and external.
• Superior writing and documentation skills
• Advanced communication, negotiation, conflict resolution capabilities
• Must possess a working knowledge of key business financial measurements (ROI, NPV, RONA, etc).
• A decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective and is well versed in systems.
• Relies on considerable experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Good relationship building/interpersonal and influencing skills - ability to work with diverse groups and gain groups consensus.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and the ability to quickly grasp and work with new systems.
• Advanced leadership and management skills
• Strong tactical planning skills
• Advanced understanding of corporate environment and objectives and ability to propose solutions for their achievement.

Learning Description:
Key skills and competencies the incumbent should developin this position.

• Applicable Regulatory requirements and trends
• Networking and Collaboration
• Influencing
• Conflict resolution and Negotiation
• Team management
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Performance Assessment

Travel Requirements:
Extensive travel (including foreign travel and travel in cars, boats, ships, and airplanes) will be required to meet with OEMs regarding available equipment and technology, meet with ship design firms regarding conversion and/or new build projects, attend to shipyard maintenance and system sea trials, and on short notice for casualties, to conduct investigations and to protect the company's reputation.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.
General office setting , typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, usually at a computer terminal with short breaks or lunch period. However, there may be some bending/stooping, reaching above shoulder level, walking; standing; carrying of light items such as papers, books, or packages of up to 25 pounds. Should be able to hear & speak clearly using phone / headset to communicate with customers; be able to navigate, view & enter information on the computer.
Operations Setting: typically, the employee must be able to Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Push/Pull, Kneel, Squat, Reaching and Twisting. Also need the ability to consistently be able to lift 10lb - 100lb utilizing Folding Hand Truck & Dolly, Rolling Utility Carts or Single Hand Trucks (70 - 100%) of time