Senior Manager, Steelwork & Hull Structure

Carnival Corporation • Miami, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager Hull and Structure position is a high level technical
leadership role that oversees all aspects of structural repairs and steelwork
projects while a ship is in dry-dock. It demands advanced technical expertise in
marine steelwork paired with strategic project management skills. The Senior
Manager is accountable for ensuring steelwork repairs consistently meet the
highest standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. By leveraging both
technical knowledge and strong leadership, this role is instrumental in
achieving successful dry-dock operations and maintaining our fleet's excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture
• Strong understanding of marine operations.
• Familiarity with ship's structure and steel repairs, and environmental compliance standards.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to translate organizational goals into multi-year plans, technical roadmaps, and project portfolios.
• Technical Problem Solving: Strong analytical and systems-thinking approach to evaluating complex technical challenges.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Project Delivery: Expertise in project scheduling, scoping, requirements management, quality control, and milestone tracking.
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale technical projects simultaneously, create structured processes, governance models, and reporting frameworks.
• Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management of major hull and structure steel work and asset integrity management preferably within the cruise industry or shipyards

Responsibilities

• Capital Project and Major Steelwork Program Leadership: Direct complex steelwork projects and programs from concept through execution and closeout, with accountability for planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, contractor coordination, and delivery results. Lead resolution of significant technical and operational issues, make risk-based decisions, and adjust execution strategies as needed to meet safety, quality, cost, and timeline objectives. Ensure successful delivery of high-impact structural work across operational, drydock, refurbishment, and repair environments.
• Steelwork Function Leadership and Team Development: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary steelwork function, including engineers, welders, fabricators, contractors, and consultants, to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes. Set performance expectations, assign priorities, build technical capability, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provide senior-level technical leadership, coaching, and direction to team members and key stakeholders across the organization.
• Technology, Process Optimization, and Compliance: Evaluate, approve, and implement tools, technologies, and engineering solutions that improve vessel structural steelwork, execution efficiency, and asset availability while minimizing downtime. Oversee the development and maintenance of technical documentation, reports, specifications, and project records to support sound decision-making, operational transparency, and regulatory compliance. Ensure compliance with all applicable maritime, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements, as well as internal governance and quality standards. Oversee adherence to structural repair standards and serve as a senior point of accountability for risk identification, corrective actions, inspection readiness, and regulatory documentation.
• Technical Standards, Best Practices, and Functional Strategy: Own and advance technical standards, best practices, and repair methodologies for vessel steelwork and hull maintenance. Provide subject matter expertise on steel material selection, welding methods, structural integrity, corrosion protection, and construction techniques. Drive standardization and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance asset reliability, quality, and lifecycle performance.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) plan that includes a company match Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
• Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
• Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
• Other Benefits Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees