Project Manager
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

The Project Manager has overall responsibility for the budget and financial execution, and schedule administrative of individual projects. . The Project Manager functionally reports to the Engineering leader. The Project Manager may be assigned to several projects concurrently. The Project Manager position is and individual contributor-level position. Projects are typically executed on an independent basis with cross project dependency identification required, with assistance by assigned staff, though subject to independent quality assurance and financial/project tracking.

Working Schedule

The preferred candidate for this position should be located in the Greater Houston area and open to work a hybrid schedule with three (3) days in the ABS Headquarters Office located in Spring, Texas, and two (2) days of remote work.

What You Will Do:

• Participates in the development of budgets, schedules and profit objectives for assigned projects
• Participates in negotiating budgets, schedules, project terms and conditions on specific proposal opportunities.
• Provides input to staffing requirements in support of project execution plan.
• Sets up the project, initiates project management files, and maintains project files and documentation for assigned projects.
• Assures projects are executed within approved budget and schedule.
• Prepares accurate and timely reports related to the project as required by management.
• Actively monitors client feedback and service delivery status and serves as a supplementary point of contact for clients on assigned projects.
• Assists management in identifying employee training and development needs.
• Responsible, for monitoring progress of the project, for both engineering and professional services, relative to actual time expended, fees invoiced and expenses incurred versus those budgeted.
• Responsible for monitoring project accounts receivable if applicable.
• Assists in the preparation and submission of time charge records, expense reports, and invoice approvals in accordance with company procedures.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of experience preferred
• College degree or equivalent experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to effectively speak and write in fluent English.
• Ability to organize, plan, monitor and control project contractual requirements, budgets, schedules and technical work.
• Ability to utilize basic personal computer applications including spread sheets, word processors, email, and internet browsers.
• Ability to communicate aspects of projects and of work assignments to peers, subordinates and clients.
• Ability to direct the execution of complex projects.
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to a Manager, Director or Executive level position. Reporting directly to the incumbent may be other individual contributors and administrative/clerical staff as appropriate.

ABOUT US

About ABS Wavesight

ABS Wavesight is the new ABS Affiliate maritime software as a service (SaaS) company dedicated to helping shipowners and operators streamline compliance while maintaining competitive,more efficient, and sustainable operations. Our mission is to develop world-class software products that improve vessel performance for the health of our seas, environment and self. The ABS Wavesight portfolio is comprised of best-in-class proprietary technology and third-party integrations that offer unparalleled insight into every aspect of a fleet's operations. Backed by ABS's 160-year legacy of maritime innovation and experience, our products are collectively installed on more than 5,000 vessels across the global fleet. Learn more about ABS Wavesight by visiting www.abswavesight.com.

About Our Benefits

ABS Wavesight proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Wavesight also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Wavesight is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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