Project Manager (HVAC&R), Global Marine & Offshore Service

What you will do:

Performs standard project engineering assignments usually representing a significant portion of a larger project.

How you will do it:

Project Management:

• Lead the execution of projects and services for the marine business, ensuring completion according to quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, resources, and documentation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, to ensure seamless and successful project delivery.
• Proactively address technical challenges or delays, developing effective solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with the approved project program and methodology.
• Maintain detailed records of project progress, tasks, and health, regularly updating supervisors on status
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and project success.
• Assist in project financial forecasting and resource planning to ensure that both technical and business objectives are met.
• Ensure that contracts, project scope, and costs align with business goals and company financial targets.
• Ensure all projects are executed according to the project schedule and EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) guidelines.

Client Engagement and Technical Sales Support:

• Collaborate with sales teams to provide technical input during client meetings, proposals, and bids, ensuring solutions are optimized to meet client needs and industry requirement.
• Assist in the development of technical proposals, tenders, and quotations, ensuring they accurately reflect system specifications, project timelines, and cost estimates.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations to clients, highlighting the value proposition of the Global Marine and Offshore Services solutions tailored to specific project requirement
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities through strong technical understanding of HVAC&R systems and support the sales team by offering technical solutions to prospective clients.
• Support the Branch in identifying and pursuing variation order opportunities.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, addressing technical queries and ensuring HVAC&R solutions meet both client expectations and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with the management team to develop strategies for increasing profitability and market share within the marine sector.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, with expertise in project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Ability to identify and pursue business expansions opportunities, contributing to sales growth and market share expansion.
• Demonstrates initiative in seeking out ways to enhance client satisfaction and support the sales team in closing deals.
• Skilled in providing technical support during sales processes, ensuring optimal solutions are proposed to meet client needs.
• Solid understanding of HVAC&R systems, as well as technical documentation and proposal development
• Understanding of business objectives and financial targets, ensuring that projects meet both technical and commercial goals
• Strong willingness to acquire new technical skills, particularly in fire protection systems, to enhance the company’s service offerings and meet evolving industry needs.
• Actively engage in training and development to build proficiency in fire protection alongside existing technical domains.

What we look for:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC&R Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, with a focus on HVAC&R systems within the marine industry.
• Proven experience working with HVAC&R systems, preferably in the marine sector, with a solid understanding of related technical standards, systems, and industry best practices.
• Past experience in sales, business development, or commercial activities within the marine or HVAC&R industry.
• Excellent understanding of budgeting, cost management, and contract negotiations.