Technical Manager, Survey and Integrity Management
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Job Info

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The Technical Manager has overall responsibility for the technical execution of individual projects within the Technical Marine and Field Services group. This group conducts surveys and analyses to determine the integrity of assets in the marine, offshore, and onshore markets. The Technical Manager must a ct independently as the Senior Consultant responsible in charge and as the manager/coach with responsibility for technical execution on assigned projects. They may also be assigned to perform specific marketing-related functions, including presenting Company qualifications for project opportunities, and preparing proposals. The Technical Manager position is a management-level position with both management responsibilities of 20+staff and additional contractors. The Technical Manager is a key contributor to the company's growth and will be part of a dynamic and growing leadership team.

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical leadership, expertise, and coaching in areas of knowledge and experience.
• Supervise, direct, and review technical contributions of service line managers and individual contributors on projects and company-wide activities.
• When supporting project execution, as an individual contributor, carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
• Exercise a high degree of communications skills in:
• Writing emails, reports documenting project results, or communicating via MS Teams or any other remote meeting platform
• Conducting presentations to clients and for ABS Consulting in-house programs.
• Support marketing and business development through projects by:
• Proactive pursuit of repeat business.
• Prepare and develop technical and cost proposals, as required.
• Assist in the business development skills of staff members.
• Manage the overall client relationship, as assigned, to ensure satisfaction with ABS Consulting services, identify needs, and understand the clients' businesses.
• Embrace and proactively support activities that promote company strategic sales and growth
• Support dedicated project managers with:
• Embrace and proactively support activities that promote company financial focus and profitability
• Development of budgets, schedules, and profit objectives for assigned projects, within requirements of contracts and subject to the approval of Division management.
• Ensuring that invoices are properly prepared in accordance with contractual terms, purchase order and billing instructions, and are issued to clients in a timely manner.
• Interfacing with Financial Services Group to support collections in a timely manner.
• Act as program, project sponsor, and project manager for major ABS Consulting activities.
• Responsible for project definition, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout.
• Provide direction and oversight of consultants assigned to projects.
• Assure projects are executed within the scope, budget, and schedule, and in accordance with Company Quality Management System requirements.
• Act as the primary point of technical contact for clients on assigned projects.
• Manage clients' expectations on a continuous and regular basis to ensure clients satisfaction and that projects stay on track.
• Responsible for communication strategy, management, and control of project changes
• Embrace and proactively support activities that promote company culture and employee engagement.
• Assist in training and mentoring direct reports and, on an as-needed basis, individual contributors.
• Assist Director, Engineering and/or Service Line Managers in the evaluation of employee performance, and in identifying employee training and development needs.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering (Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent preferred.
• 8+ years of previous related experience (10+ years preferred). Supervisory skills and experience are strongly preferred.
• Supervisory skills and experience are strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The human relations skills necessary to organize, direct, and motivate senior level professionals and staff. These skills are also necessary to develop strong client relationships at the highest level.
• Experience with all (preferred) or some of these consulting services: In-Service Inspection Manual & Management, Vessel Pre-Purchase Condition Surveys, Damage Surveys, Owner's Representation at Construction/Fabrication Facilities, Safety Management Systems, Risk Management Services and Safety Studies, NDE, API Inspections, Hydrostatic Testing, Field Sketching, Pressure Vessels, Piping Systems.
• Working knowledge of the ABS Quality and Environmental Management System (ISO 9000/14000) and the Nuclear Quality Assurance System (10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR21 & ANSI N45.2 or NQA-1).
• Ability to organize, plan, monitor and control project contractual requirements, budgets, schedules, and technical work.
• Ability to utilize basic personal computer applications including spreadsheets, word processors, email, and Internet browsers.
• Ability to communicate technical aspects of projects and of work assignments to peers, subordinates, and clients.
• Ability to direct the execution of complex engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.
• Embrace and proactively support activities that promote company's integrity, safety, and compliance principles.
• Ability to learn the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships:

Will have Service Line Managers and may also have Individual Contributor direct reports.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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