Planner, Drydock PMO

Carnival Corporation•Doral, FL

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is co-responsible for successful delivery of dry docks for assigned vessels and other assigned service and maintenance projects. The Planner monitors project budgets, schedules, logistics, and compliance with codes and regulations; inspects ships in dry dock; and works closely with vendors and contractors to ensure timely project delivery. The position coordinates planning and execution across internal departments, shipboard and shoreside stakeholders, shipyards, contractors, and vendors. It manages schedules and budgets, resolves project issues, assesses risks, coordinates vendor activities, prepares reports, and recommends process improvements. The role also develops technical specifications and work packages, manages personnel and material logistics, reviews shipyard offers, technical drawings, progress statements, and timesheets, and performs onsite inspections to ensure quality and timely production. The Planner serves as Project Manager for medium-to-large technical and refit projects and underwater hull maintenance activities. The position is classified as in-office and requires working from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday; employees may work from home Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. Travel is 25–50%, with shipboard travel likely.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent degree/experience.
Fully conversant with usual IT software, including office, project, AutoCAD, and dry-dock-specific software.
Ability to develop safe, economical, and timely solutions to technical issues in accordance with Flag, Class, ISM, and ISPS rules.
Ability to coordinate complex dry-dock and repair processes with vessel superintendents, shipyards, subcontractors, crew, and the company.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate activities in a team environment.
At least 3 years of experience in shipbuilding, shipyard work, dry-dock repair, and/or project management.
Experience as a project manager for medium-to-large technical and refit projects executed in dry dock.
Knowledge of ship-repair processes and class and flag requirements.
Knowledge of dry docks and ship maintenance, including steel, paint, electrical, and hydraulic work.
Must be able to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Manage and continuously update the master schedule for 3–5 assigned dry docks per year, including planning activities, milestones, dependencies, and critical-path items.
Gather and coordinate information from participating departments to identify and resolve planning and scheduling conflicts.
Monitor dry-dock performance against approved schedule and budget baselines, analyze variances, and communicate risks, schedule impacts, and cost implications to management.
Maintain oversight of project budgets and costs, and review project plans for alignment with approved budgets.
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders during planning and execution to support timely and cost-effective delivery of dry-dock projects.
Resolve scheduling conflicts, execution challenges, and delays by assessing risks, identifying roadblocks, and implementing corrective actions.
Evaluate options and risks for deviations that may affect project objectives, and escalate recommendations to leadership for review and approval.
Coordinate and direct vendor activities to meet project requirements and deliver quality outcomes.
Recommend process improvements and modifications to improve project execution and dry-dock performance.
Conduct dry-dock planning meetings and liaise among stakeholders, project managers, and contractors.
Facilitate communication, prepare achievement reports, presentations, and project reviews for management and stakeholders, and follow up on pending actions.
Coordinate with shipyards, vendors, and stakeholders on dry-dock planning and execution, including logistics, heat maps, loading plans, floor protection plans, container plans, and inspection reports.
Develop technical specifications and work packages for shipyard execution; manage personnel and material logistics; and monitor progress against milestones.
Review shipyard offers, technical drawings, progress statements, and timesheets for scope, cost, and contractual compliance.
Prepare and distribute daily progress reports during dry-dock execution, including progress, risks, issues, and recovery actions.
Advise and participate in contract negotiations and maintain contact with contractors and vendors to proactively resolve challenges.
Perform onsite dry-dock inspections to verify quality and timely completion of work.
Ensure projects follow applicable policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory codes.
Serve as Project Manager for medium-to-large technical and refit projects and underwater hull maintenance activities.

Benefits

Cost-effective medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources.
Company-paid term life insurance and disability coverage.
401(k) plan with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase plan.
Eight company-wide holidays and two floating holidays for eligible employees.
Vacation time, with accrual based on employee level and tenure.
Annual sick time for eligible employees.
Complimentary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, and special rates for family and friends.
Personal and professional learning and development resources, including tuition reimbursement.
On-site fitness center at the Miami campus.
Annual cash bonus program for non-sales roles.