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The Architectural Outfitting Senior Superintendent provides a leadership role and expertise to a newbuilding site office leading various aspects of the detailed design phases design coordination and building phases of the projects assigned to one site office In so doing the incumbent continually leads the activities of his/her outfitting responsibilities in tight collaboration with the shipyards’ related management as well as designers and architect professionals in order to build and deliver high quality brand specific ship design concepts on time and on budget Also serves as a steady conduit of information and intelligence to the site office leader and the primary site office team as well as the Design Manager/Director and key designers
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads tracks and upholds the overall outfitting processes on site for all assigned areas delivering brand specific vessel interior exterior and back-of-house designs
- in accordance with both design intent concepts given and shipyard contracts
Responsible for guest interior areas open decks guest stateroom accommodations appearance of exterior and ship’s profile etc for all projects within the site office Not responsible for technical areas such as machinery casings HVAC rooms
Controls and coordinates eventual modifications within these areas with designers and architects Prepares the Modification requests for changes in areas and coordinates these aspects with the Manager Architectural Outfitting or Project Manager/Director
- informing appropriate team members
Organizes planning of various architect designer lighting design catering equipment artwork signage coordination meetings visits and inspections
- in tight synchronization with delivering to shipyard milestones
Conducts design intent drawing reviews detail drawing reviews factory visits mockup reviews and inspections
- including:
- Pre-checks of architectural materials prior to forwarding it to the yard - ensures that it follows the design standards and guidelines and is within the planned cost frame
- Ensurance that the reference levels are obtained and the scope and quality of the yard follow the approved architect material
- Coordination of all design issues and border/transition areas
Occasional delegation to architectural outfitting superintendents and validation of quality of their work by self checking
Leads mock-up reviews and first of production inspection of public spaces guest stateroomscorridors
- etc for assigned responsibilities
Tracks and reports on detailed design & design building/production progress focusing on time schedules critical path milestones costs completion of inspections quantity/closure of remarks and while keeping strong focus on quality in accordance to contract and/or in accordance with subsequent approved modifications communicating the same in a simple and clear manner Reports same to Manager Outfitting or Project Director and Newbuild Architectural Design Dept on regular basis
- Gives high level input for reports for Executives
Leads an efficient supervision process ensuring that design goals design quality and design standards/guidelines are met projects are on budget ship readiness is on time Frequently visits the shipyard site spending solid and routine time walking onboard the vessels as they are under construction up to and beyond delivery until such time they are successfully in service Occasionally leads efforts by outfitting & hotel superintendents & consultants
- ensuring a continual evaluation of the quality and suitability of their work
Supports Manager Architectural Outfitting or Project Director as a co-lead for a high quality Chief Design Review process in collaboration with the shipyard and the Miami Architectural Design management bringing key design status and issues to the forefront along with risk detection and mitigation Presents large to small-scale presentations at executive level
- using a variety of media to succinctly and articulately convey issues and give recommendations
Owns cost management of cost complexity in all responsible interior exterior areas including art installations signage architectural lighting etc Keeps Manager Architectural Outfitting or
- Project Director regularly informed
Maintains good relations with shipyard leadership and management in related area
- along with shipyard’s area coordinators and turn-key contractors
May be called upon occasionally for design related pre-contract negotiations for research & development projects Prepares specification (outline and detail) for projects and updates specifications based on discussions with internal departments May be similarly called upon to collaborate with others in new white paper prototype projects bringing ideas
Provides professional development of staff through experience sharing mentoring
Effectively communicates the department’s values and culture through words and actions
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the scope of the project
Financial Responsibilities
Management of costs within one prototype projects for costs in range of $100m each or more plus sister projects simultaneously
Qualifications:
Minimum 15 years with the cruise ship industry combined with on site construction with familiarity of strong shipbuilding processes site surveys and marine standards
- Proven knowledge of SOLAS and IMO
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
- Architectural and/or naval architecture degree preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong skills to read detailed design and technical drawings
Excellent written & verbal English is a must German French
- and/or Finnish language is an advantage
Strong interpersonal skills with strong ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management thru employees across diverse cultures around the world
Requires a high level of written and verbal communication skills to convey concepts and requirements of the team to technical and non-technical individuals
- Is effective at simplifying complexity
Requires strong teamwork cooperation and collaborative skills to develop rapport within the department with other departments and externally
Possesses self-motivation with ability to mobilize people and resources to action
- within a high-paced environment
- Good ability to proactively identify problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Possesses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
- conclusions or approaches to problems
- Ability to work under tight schedules and to endure challenging situations in high stress situations
Working knowledge of computer software for communication and presentations
Physical Demands:
Good physical condition able to endure extensive walking and stairclimbing within a heavy and loud shipbuilding construction environment
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