Planner, Drydock PMO

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is co-responsible for the successful delivery of dry docks for assigned vessels and other assigned service and maintenance projects. The Planner monitors project budgets, schedules, and logistics; ensures compliance with applicable codes and regulations; inspects ships in dry dock; and works with vendors and contractors to support timely project delivery. The position coordinates dry-dock planning and execution across internal departments, shipyards, contractors, vendors, and vessel stakeholders, and serves as Project Manager for medium-to-large technical and refit projects and underwater hull maintenance activities. The role manages master schedules for three to five dry docks per year, coordinating planning activities, milestones, dependencies, critical-path items, budgets, risks, and corrective actions. It prepares technical specifications and work packages, oversees personnel and material logistics, reviews shipyard offers, technical drawings, progress statements, and timesheets, and prepares daily progress reports during execution. The Planner conducts planning meetings, supports contract negotiations, performs onsite inspections, and communicates project progress, risks, and recommendations to management and stakeholders. This is an in-office position based at a designated Carnival office in South Florida. Employees are required to work from the office Tuesday through Thursday and may work from home Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be in or willing to relocate to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. Travel is 25–50%, with shipboard travel likely. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety or health hazards; the job also requires remaining stationary at a desk or computer for extended periods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent degree or experience.
At least 3 years of experience in shipbuilding, shipyard work, dry-dock repair, and/or project management.
Experience as a project manager on 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.
Proficiency with usual IT software, including office, project, AutoCAD, and dry-dock-specific software.
Ability to find 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 company personnel.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate activities in a team environment.
Ability to travel 25–50%; shipboard travel is likely.
Must be located in or willing to relocate to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
Must work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday; may work from home Mondays and Fridays.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Manage and continuously update the master schedule for three to five dry docks per year, including planning activities, milestones, dependencies, critical-path items, and projects.
Gather and coordinate information from participating departments to identify and resolve planning and scheduling conflicts.
Monitor project performance against approved schedule and budget baselines, analyze variances, and communicate risks, schedule impacts, and cost implications to management.
Oversee project budgets and costs, and review project plans for alignment with approved budgets and financial targets.
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders through planning and execution to deliver dry-dock projects on time and cost-effectively.
Assess risks, identify roadblocks, and implement corrective actions to address scheduling conflicts, execution challenges, and delays.
Use independent judgment to resolve issues that do not materially affect project objectives, schedule, budget, quality, or safety; evaluate and escalate recommendations when deviations may affect key objectives.
Coordinate and direct vendor activities to ensure project requirements and quality outcomes are met.
Recommend process improvements to enhance project execution and dry-dock performance.
Conduct dry-dock planning meetings and serve as a liaison among stakeholders, project managers, and contractors.
Facilitate project communications and prepare achievement reports, presentations, and reviews for management and key stakeholders; follow up on pending actions.
Coordinate dry-dock planning and execution with shipyards, vendors, and stakeholders, 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, progressive statements, and timesheets for scope, cost, and contractual compliance.
Prepare and distribute daily dry-dock progress reports covering progress, risks, issues, and recovery actions.
Advise on and participate in contract negotiations, and proactively work with contractors and vendors to resolve challenges.
Ensure scheduled work is completed in a timely and orderly manner.
Perform onsite dry-dock inspections to verify work quality and timely production.
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

Annual cash bonus program for non-sales roles; sales roles have an incentive plan.
Director-and-above roles may be eligible for a discretionary equity incentive plan.
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.
Paid time off, including company-wide holidays and floating holidays.
Vacation time, with accrual based on level and tenure.
Sick time.
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.