Project Leader Drydock

CMA Ships, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, covers all facets of the maritime business: from the fleet management of the vessels to that of the crew members.

CMA Ships is also a team of experts responsible for implementing innovative solutions and making CMA CGM vessels more energy efficient.

RESPONSABILITIES

**You shall**:
Comply with IMS and all relevant international rules and regulations;
Ensure all your duties in accordance with quality, health, safety, environmental and ethics policies;
Propose a continuous performance improvement plan which will be reported and reviewed on a periodical basis;
1. Retrofits projects

1.1. Project coordination

Be in charge of specific projects of retrofits

Coordinate with partners (Officers, Service Engineers, Agents, Shipyard, Engineering companies etc ) about projects engineering and implementation;
Evaluate and confirm the complete project planning (engineering, logistics, installation, commissioning )

Prepare project status reports by collecting and analyzing information and trends, recommending actions;
Be in daily communication with the planner, PMO, doc controller and logistic team;
Follow budget and costs;
Ensure continuous and accurate communication with Fleet department and complete hand over at the end of the project.

1.2. Execution

**Manage and organize the project by**:
Developing project objectives;
Reviewing project proposals, plans and bids from contractors;
Determining project technical specifications (product design, customer requirements and performance standards);
Completing technical studies (basic design and detailed engineering);
Following the installation (in shipyard or at sea) assisted by the site offices when required;
Identify engineering problems, ensure solutions are implemented and provide feedbacks accordingly;
2. Dry dock Projects

2.1. Planning

Set docking schedules;
In collaboration with Fleet department, create and update dry-dock standard specifications;
Prepare annual budget;
Define project scope and specifications;
Issue DAI, in collaboration with the Superintendent;
Monitor project engineering and drawing issuance;
Check Purchase Orders for the project;
Provide technical advice to procurement department during supplier negotiation and selection phase;
Plan and perform kick-off meeting.

2.2. Execution

Liaise between all interested parties to monitor execution of the project (dry dock or afloat repairs, class renewals, retrofits and new equipment installation);
Manage deviations to the initial specification;
Monitor project expenditures and approve invoices up to limit of authorization;
Monitor project status (progress and quality) and take actions when necessary, in liaison with the site office;
Perform annual review with the yard and suppliers, including review of claim status.

2.3. Close-out and hand-over

Perform yard evaluation

Issue EDD, in collaboration with Superintendent;
Perform hand-over and closing meeting;
Perform project close-out (close contracts, compile final reports and documentation).

2.4. Budget

Prepare budget, in liaison with Superintendent.

PROFILE & QUALIFICATION

Master degree in Engineering or Naval architecture, C/E or 2/E.

2 years in Shipping sector is preferred. Personal attributes

Good knowledge of Shipping industry and preferably on the specific projects you are in charge of.

Fluent English;
Competent with various software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Project management skills;
Analytical skills;
Rigor, method and organization;
Multicultural experience.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure