Careers / Job Openings / Project Manager – Seattle
type of position
Shoreside
location
Seattle, WA
date posted
August 27, 2015

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

Responsible for the management of various vessel and equipment construction, modification, and repair projects, as assigned by the Director, Engineering. The incumbent is also accountable for the effective achievement of performance, cost, and schedule goals established for assigned projects, working with various segments of the company, shipyards, vendors, and customers. This involves analyzing problems (Including fairly complex technical problems), making decisions, and communicating, and a relatively high degree of skill in each of these areas is required for success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Planning

  • Defines project objectives, including performance, cost and schedule objectives.
  • Obtains concurrence of management, customer, vendors, etc., on objectives.

Organizing

  • Determines how work is to be broken down into manageable units.
  • Carries out (or supervises) required tradeoff studies.
  • Performs technical evaluations of alternative problem solutions.

Staffing (and sub-contracting)

  • Selects qualified people to do the work.
  • Evaluates technical and management proposals for work accomplishment.
  • Helps negotiate agreements with vendors, customers, etc., for work.

Directing

  • Brings about purposeful action by shipyards, vendors, customers, etc., towards desired objectives.
  • Communicates (written, verbal, telephone) with both internal and external clients.
  • Identifies and solves problems as they come up.

Controlling

  • Measures results against the plan (cost, schedule, and performance) and communicates results to others.
  • Re-plans work as needed in order to make corrections.

Supervisory and Leadership

  • Effectively communicates regional goals and objectives.
  • Provides direction and leadership to achieve company Core Values, Mission and Safety Vision.
  • Directs, motivates and develops employees for maximum performance.
  • Adheres to all company policies.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • The English language adequate for effective spoken, written, and phone communication.
  • Naval architecture, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, system safety and reliability, shipyard safety requirements.
  • Ship and barge operation, construction, maintenance and repair.
  • Coast Guard regulations and ABS Rules applicable to steel vessel construction and repair.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Excellent communication and human relation skills necessary in dealing with Foss employees, shipyard, vendors, and customers.
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive coherent written technical reports.
  • Ability to plan and organize work in an often-changing environment.
  • Ability to remain calm and maintain a sense of humor during times of stress.
  • Ability to use a personal computer for word-processing, spreadsheets, MS Project, and CAD.
  • Ability to give attention to detail, to make decisions, and to solve problems (sometimes involving complex technical or management issues).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and five years of relevant experience in the marine industry including some project management experience. A degree in naval architecture, marine engineering, or mechanical engineering is highly desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Approximately 50% of the work is conducted in a normal office environment; the remaining 50% is performed in the field around the vicinity of heavy equipment. High noise levels exist and hearing protection is required. May be required to work more than a normal workweek, including weekends. Travel may also be required. Availability to work on a 24 hour around the clock basis in highly remote areas. Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Requires the ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time, bend down to lower level files, and reach overhead files. Also for vessel and site visits, one needs the ability to climb ladders and over bulwarks. Ability to move between buildings, ascend/descend stairs and go outdoors in all kinds of weather. Overtime work is required as necessary, including occasional overnight travel and on call status.

POSITION CONTENT:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, working conditions associated with the positions. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, these requirements may change over time. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

To apply:

Send resume and cover letter to – fossjobs@foss.com or fax (206) 270-4899. Resume should include a cover letter and salary requirements.

Foss is a drug free work place. Pre-employment drug testing and physical is required.

THE COMPANY PRACTICES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN ALL JOB OPENINGS