Sr. Lead, Private Destinations Technical

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group’s Royal Caribbean International, Private Destinations team seeks a Sr. Lead, Technical Private Destinations to oversee construction projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality standards.

Reporting to the Director, Private Destinations Technical, this role requires strong construction management, leadership, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management with on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Experience managing large-scale projects, preferably international or remote locations.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, codes, safety standards and quality.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient with construction management software (Procore, MS Project, Blue Beam).
• Travel up to 75% of the time, with extended stays in the Bahamas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Coordinate with onsite stakeholders to plan and execute construction activities.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress.
• Provide leadership to onsite teams and manage daily operations.
• Identify and address issues or delays with effective solutions.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders and provide project updates.
• Conduct site visits to ensure work aligns with plans and specs.
• Oversee procurement of materials and resources for projects.
• Manage contracts, change orders, and weekly project reports.
• Ensure contractor compliance with company accommodations and safety guidelines.
• Monitor arrivals/departure requests for contractors onsite and approve accordingly.
• Collaborate with Director of Island Projects and Innovation on project scopes.
• Develop and manage project budgets and track costs for transparency.
• Adjust allocations to meet objectives while respecting financial constraints.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Blue Beam

Job description

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This position is on – site in our Royal Caribbean Headquarters 1050

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our incredible team of employees at Royal Caribbean Group. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

Royal Caribbean Group’s Royal Caribbean International, Private Destinations team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Sr. Lead, Private Destinations Technical reporting to the Director, Private Destinations Technical.

Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property.

Position Summary

The Sr Lead, Technical Private Destinations role is responsible for working closely with the Director of Technical & Asset Management to oversee and manage construction projects on the Private Destinations. The Sr Lead, Technical Private Destinations will coordinate all phases of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. This role requires a strong background in construction management and both exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills.

All duties and responsibilities are performed following Royal Caribbean International’s Brand Standards, the Royal Way philosophy, Company policies, and SOPs, Public Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental Guidelines.

This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the Team Member occupying this position. All Team Members may be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their Supervisor or Management. The nature of this job requires daily interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of construction projects, from inception to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are strictly adhered to.
• Coordinate with onsite stakeholders to coordinate construction activities.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress against these plans.
• Provide leadership and direction to onsite construction teams, managing daily operations to ensure smooth project flow.
• Proactively identify and address potential issues or delays, implementing effective solutions.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders, providing regular project updates and addressing any concerns or requests.
• Conduct site visits, monitor construction progress, and ensure all work aligns with the project plans and specifications.
• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and other resources necessary for the project.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, change orders, reports, and records, and prepare weekly project reports.
• Ensure compliance of contractors using company accommodations.
• Monitor arrivals and departure request of all contractors onsite. PM will approve all arrivals to the project site.
• Collaborate with Director of Island Projects and Innovation throughout the project on various scopes and tasks.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring project delivery meets financial targets.
• Adjust budget allocations as necessary to meet project objectives while maintaining financial constraints.
• Track and report on project costs regularly to stakeholders.
• Provide detailed breakdowns of project costs, including labor, materials, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in construction project management, with a proven track record of successfully completing projects on time and within budget.
• Experience managing large-scale construction projects, preferably in international or remote locations.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interface with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in construction management software and tools (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Blue Beam etc.).
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time, with extended stays in the Bahamas as required.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, operate a pc, communicate, listen, and assess information.

The employee may move about the office complex, may travel to other office locations, and may lift, push, pull or move 10 - 15 pounds. Visual requirements include distant, close and color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

We knowthere'sa lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer anyadditionalquestions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group.

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