PROJECT MANAGER
Fleet Project Management Office
Victoria or Richmond
The Opportunity
We are searching for a Project Manager to join our Fleet Project Management Office (FPMO) team. As a key member of the FPMO team, you are responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing of vessel projects. Typical project assignments may include: refit, dry-docking, capital modifications, conversions, emergent repairs or improvements to BCFS vessels. You oversee and monitor the project from initiation to close out, ensuring that the Project Team produces the project deliverables within budget, on schedule, at the required level of quality and within the acceptable levels of health, safety, and environmental risk.
The role
Reporting to the Director, Fleet Project Management Office, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:
What you bring to the team
You are an accomplished maritime professional capable of managing several complex projects simultaneously. Ideally you have a Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a P.Eng., Mechanical Engineering from a recognized educational institution. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred. You have considerable hands-on management experience in multi-faceted projects, preferably within a shipbuilding, ship repair or marine operations environment.
You work well independently and as a collaborative team member, utilizing effective problem-solving and time management skills. Proven experience in planning, executing, controlling, and closing of multiple concurrent projects is required. Your strengths include great communication, organization, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. You are result-oriented and self-motivated.
Proficiency in MS Office Programs, Maximo, and Cognos/Oracle or similar software systems is an asset. Formal training in project management or financial management would also be an advantage. Occasional travel and placement in overseas shipyards might be required and the successful candidate should be prepared to take on such assignments.
Join us!
If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume online by May 12, 2024.
Additional information
The target salary range: $102,160 to $127,700 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on exceptional basis.
"We connect communities and customers to the people and places important in their lives”
At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We supports employment equity and diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.