Cruise Industry Project Manager

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc is seeking a Cruise Industry Project Manager to lead shipboard and land-based projects. You will develop surveys, manage scope, schedule, budget, and logistics, and coordinate with PMs, leads, contractors, and vendors to deliver high-quality results.

The role requires strong maritime engineering knowledge, leadership, and the ability to travel up to 150+ days per year. Weekend and holiday work may be required; bilingual Spanish/Portuguese is a plus.

Qualifications

• PMP certification or training is a plus.
• Proficiency with project management software (Mondays, Procore, Microsoft) and blueprint reading.
• Proven track record delivering complex marine projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership, risk management and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes and materials lists with subject matter experts and leads.
• Coordinate logistics and assign project crew to shipboard and land-based projects.
• Estimate scope of work and budgets, maintaining project documentation.
• Purchase materials and coordinate with GM and purchasing teams.
• Monitor progress, report status, and take corrective action to meet objectives.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations and safety requirements.

Skills

PMP certification

Mondays

Procore

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Risk management

Maritime regulations knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

Mondays (Monday.com)

Procore

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Blueprint reading

Job description

Cruise Industry Project Manager

Develop project surveys, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions within the scope, schedule, budget, and logistics of all shipboard and land-based projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Water Park division in service and Dry-dock project management.
• Responsible for company project team (PM’s, Leads, contractors & vendors) assignments and management as required to professionally, safely, and economically complete company contracted projects.
• As assigned, responsible for estimating project scope of work, and budgets, developing project materials lists with subject matter experts/technical leads, and coordinating logistics for crew assigned to all projects.
• Work closely with the GM and purchasing teams to purchase project materials and ensure all is accurate and managed per project expectations.
• Responsible for the project completion as outlined in work scopes and directed by the Water Park Division General Manager.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Responsible for coordinating and maintaining good working relationships with other company employees, clients, internal contractors, and vendors to ensure project requirements are met.
• Monitor project progress and performance, taking corrective action as necessary to meet project objective
• Provide general project management and organization.
• Conduct regular project meetings, provide status updates to stakeholders, and communicate any issues or problems to GM or Director.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Manage project documentation, including plans, schedules, budgets, and reports.
• Maintain working knowledge of cruise line project shipping guidelines.

Prioritize important tasks and solve basic problems that may arise on the job.

Work as a self-starter to maintain project workflow.

Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Additional duties and responsibilities may be given or reassigned based on direction from the Waterpark GM, and or Director.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• PMP training/certificate a Plus.

Be proficient in project management software programs such as Mondays, Procor, Microsoft, AutoCAD. and blueprint reading knowledge.

Proven track record of successful project management in the marine industry, demonstrating the ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Strong technical background in marine engineering or related disciplines, with a thorough understanding of understanding of industry practices and standards.

Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate teams.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.

Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs. and should be in overall physical health.

Be able to self-educate related to the technical department and it relates to assigned projects.

Must have availability to work on weekends and holidays as needed to meet project requirements.

Must be able to travel 25% to 50% of the time globally (Estimate 150+ days/year).

Maintain essential documents in good standing, including passport, driver’s license, TWIC, vaccine card, etc., as required for work and travel.

Be self-sufficient in case of emergency when traveling.

Bilingual in Spanish and Portuguese a plus.

Must be authorized and eligible to work in the United States.

Strong knowledge of maritime regulations, port operations, and industry best practices.

Cruise industry knowledge is a plus.