Project Manager

Tropical Shipping; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance for employees &

Dependent coverage

Annual incentive bonuses

401(k) retirement plan with company 包

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Paid time off & holidays

Casual work environment

Job summary

Tropical Shipping in West Palm Beach, Florida seeks an Organization Project Manager. The role drives large-scale, cross-departmental projects from planning through delivery, coordinating with vendors and stakeholders, and ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Responsibilities include developing project plans, tracking milestones, facilitating meetings, and mitigating risks to keep initiatives on track.

Travel within the U.S. and Caribbean is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Supply Chain Management & Logistics, Finance, Business Management and/or related field.
• 2 years related experience.
• Valid driver's license and Valid Passport.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, cross-departmental projects from initiation to completion, including renovations and upgrades.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure execution.
• Ensure projects are on time, on budget, and meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments to allocate resources and provide necessary tools.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Risk mitigation

Resource allocation

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM/SCM/Logistics/Finance/Business

Job description

Tropical Shipping in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking an Organization Project Manager!

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and results-driven professional with experience managing projects from planning through successful delivery. This individual will coordinate with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and key stakeholders to ensure project requirements, timelines, budgets, and deliverables are achieved. Responsibilities include developing project plans, tracking milestones and deadlines, facilitating meetings, preparing project updates and summaries, and communicating schedule changes. The candidate will monitor project progress, identify potential risks and at-risk tasks, and develop mitigation plans to keep projects on track. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and resource allocation skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage large-scale, cross-departmental projects from initiation through completion, including renovations and upgrades.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to established quality standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments to allocate resources and ensure project teams have the necessary tools and information.
• Manage relationships with external contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Oversee the bidding process, negotiate contracts, and ensure proper execution of service agreements.
• Monitor vendor performance and resolve issues related to quality, timelines, costs, and deliverables.
• Develop and manage project budgets while controlling costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review, approve, and track project-related invoices to maintain financial accountability.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Partner with the HSE department to ensure all project work meets established safety requirements.
• Monitor project team performance and make adjustments as needed to ensure successful execution.
• Identify potential project risks and challenges and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Provide proactive problem-solving to overcome obstacles and keep projects on track.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for individuals involved in each project, providing timely and accurate updates.
• Facilitate meetings and presentations with management to communicate project progress, challenges, and outcomes.
• Analyze existing organizational processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner with departments to implement process enhancements that improve efficiency and support business growth.
• Guide, mentor, and develop project teams while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture.
• Ensure project teams have the knowledge, resources, and skills necessary for successful project execution.
• Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project progress and performance.
• Provide regular status updates and detailed reports to management to ensure projects remain aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Supply Chain Management & Logistics, Finance, Business Management and/or related field

Experience:

• 2 years related experience

Licenses:

• Valid driver's license and Valid Passport.

Travel:

• Constant travel within the U.S. and other Tropical Caribbean locations in the Caribbean

Physical Requirements:

• Office Environment - Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer. Ability to bend, stoop or reach overhead. Manage department equipment. Ability to sit for approximately eight hours per day. Ability to travel in various modes of transportation (e.g. automobile, airplane, trains, etc.). Occasionally exposed to outside elements during traveling, and site visits.
• Competitive Pay
• Free Medical insurance for employees & dependents (Immediate eligibility)
• Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term & Long-term insurance available at great rates
• Annual Incentive Bonuses for ALL team members
• 401(k) retirement plan with company generous company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs and events
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Casual work environment and so much more!!!

Tropical shipping was originally established in 1954 and today it is the leader in the ocean freight industry and the largest containerized carrier in the Caribbean region. From Canada to South Florida, we operate state-of-the-art vessel fleets and facilities. With a world-wide client base, Tropical Shipping moves millions of tons of cargo throughout the world. Tropical employs more than 900 team members in various countries in a variety of positions such as: Accounting, Purchasing, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Marine Operations, Maintenance and so much more! Tropical is dedicated to our team members and has built a culture of diversity, fun and excellence. We are committed to our Tropical Shipping team and the families they support. Come and apply today!