Project Leader Drydock

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

CMA CGM Group has decided to structure and strengthen its R&D approach by creating a Center of Excellence dedicated to Innovation and Research. The center will increase the company’s capacity for technological and scientific innovation necessary to meet its strategic objectives (decarbonization, digitalization…), while generating profitability and ensure a high visibility on the Group’s commitment to industry’s energy transition. It will rely on strategic industrial and academic partners experts in the maritime industry (laboratories, companies, startups, shipyards, etc.).

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.
Find out more about CMA Ships.

YOUR ROLE

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;
• As a Senior Project Manager:
  • You should be responsible for the coordination of a team of Project Managers, supporting and guiding them daily to ensure the good execution of the projects.
  • When in charge of coordination, you shall report to the Fleet Upgrade Manager on the activities of the project team and be involved in:
    • The organization of the team.
    • The follow-up of important topics that might require specific actions.
    • The optimization of the process and project management tool.
    • The communication with other CMA Ships and CMA CGM departments.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

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;
• Coordinate the project team when required.

2. Dry dock Note: In case of Dry dock Senior project manager.
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.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Master’s degree in engineering or Naval architecture, C/E or 2/E.
• 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. Experience
• 5 years in Shipping sector is preferred.

Personal attributes

• Project management skills;
• Management & leadership skills;
• Communication skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Rigor, method and organization;
• Multicultural experience.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure!