Sr. Project Associate

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Position Summary:

This incumbent is responsible for project management support by assisting multiple Project Managers in the coordination and management of key functions of development and execution of Newbuilds and Revitalization Projects.  This position is a key player in consulting with the department’s clients (Brands, PDT, Finance Design, Operations, Ship, Mission Control, etc.) to gather, analyze, organize, and present to Project Managers critical information required to ensure successful and efficient project management process.  This position will also develop strong relationships with external partners, such as trade partners and external consultants. The Newbuild Project Specialist will be responsible for communication and support of strategic alignment between segments of the entire global corporation to achieve program targets and timelines by driving processes, initiatives, facilitating information and planning. Manage all aspects of project coordination including planning, tracking, and status reporting. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:    

• Assist the assigned Sr. PM with post-delivery Newbuilds’ Technical projects, inclusive of commissioning, risk assessments, planning, manning, both on-site and from Miami office.
• Newbuilds post-delivery liaison between Onboard Team, Shipyard, and New Build Department (Design, PDT, Finance, Technical).
• Owners Work Claim Actioning & Remedy Execution.  This includes leading confirmation of warrantee scope, obtaining contractor acceptance and/or estimations.  Analysis of contractor estimations, consequent negotiations, issuance of PRF.  Ensure of final contractor costs are within the financial budget.  Finalize remedy and ensuring successful execution via planning, preparation and onboard team alignment.
• “Top 5” Claims Meeting Organizer & New Build Leadership Liaison
• Project management coordination and support the development, tracking/monitoring and reporting of several small, medium, large size projects.
• Administrates team meetings (attendees, agenda, and official minutes) and drafts reporting of project status for executive review.
• Provide input on project planning methods and tool usage to project participants to standardized reporting methodologies.
• Plans, coordinates and structures project management workshops, ensuring clear objectives are established, stakeholder involvement is secured, and agreed-upon deliverables are met.
• Develops a strong knowledge of all tools and resources used by the department; including, but not limited to: video conference, conference calls, conference room technology, tablets & computers, document sharing, etc.  Helps to teach others to use these tools; as well as, uses knowledge to set up meetings & events
• Responsible for all presentation documents required by the department in support of project management meetings and status reporting. Will be responsible to distribute drafts and collect information from multiple departments and external suppliers, analyze and organize this into a clear and meaningful presentation under the guidance of the Project Managers.
• Assist in setting up, maintaining and supporting access to the department web-based document management system Sharepoint and DocuSign, as required by Project Managers.
• Expert in the department of I9