Project Manager I

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team to drive the delivery of the engineering work in the development of new ship concept designs ensuring that all engineering scope of work for the project is completed, to meet cost and schedule requirements. The role provides a comprehensive project view to lead engineering teams to meet their commitments, address issues, mitigate risks, and enhance opportunities.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What You’ll Do

• Applies a project management approach to complete design, including work performed by subcontractors, and ensures the efficient delivery of engineering outputs.
• Developing schedules, resource plans, and charging instructions for the execution of all concept design projects.
• Drives and coordinates the agile and fast paced design effort required to execute concept designs.
• Under the direction of Director, Concept Design, coordinate and support Business Development and Program Services in the capture efforts of new projects.
• Drive timely closure of issues, risks and opportunities, to ensure that all engineering deliverables and inputs to other collaborators are achieved and meet (or exceed) commitments.
• Assists the Director, Concept Design to develop project control documents and assess the assessment of Control Account Management data of engineering scope for assigned projects.
• Support the development and formalization of the concept design top-level processes and supporting processes.
• Under the direction of Director, Concept Design; establish and maintain customer relationships which may include travel.
• Responsible for application of an appropriate engineering maturity management culture and appropriate engineering lifecycle management, aligned with project objectives.
• Ensures maturity targets are agreed with key stakeholders.
• Financial and resource forecasting in a multi project environment.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent technical degree required.
• Professional Engineer designation or working towards achieving such status or Technical Qualifications plus 5 years’ Project Management experience.
• 8-10 years demonstrated experience in project management within shipbuilding, vessel maintenance, or maritime engineering domains.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, Earned Value Management, engineering best practices, and risk management principles.
• Experience managing subcontractors, budgets, schedules, and resource planning.
• Experience working with Navy projects and other government agencies projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• High proficiency in CADMATIC eShare, Jira, and ARAS is required.
• Demonstrated experience handling sophisticated projects, bids or proposals. Solid ability to meet or exceed commitments in a fast paced, diverse environment with rapid change and competing priorities.
• Eligible to obtain ITAR security clearance for Canadian Navy in-service support tasks.
• Established relationships with CCG, BCF, and other shipyards are highly desirable.
• Certified project management qualifications have a distinct advantage (e.g. PMP) or working towards one.
• Detailed understanding of project management techniques and methods.
• Good judgment and prioritization abilities.
• Effective, efficient communication skills.
• A strong business sense.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to strategize and see the bigger picture, whilst focusing on the details.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to empower and empathize with team members.
• Ability to influence others and manage expectations.
• Familiarity with Government contracting and performance management of major subcontractors.
• Effectively manages conflict.
• Excellent computer skills including Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Experience working with National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) programs and naval vessels or similar government contracts.
• Knowledge of vessel maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with Engineering Support Services (ESS) contracts and maritime regulations.
  
  
  

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on-site gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick-up and drop-off points around North Vancouver.
  
  
  

The estimated salary for this position is $112,500- $137,500. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.