Mgr, Architectural Outfitting

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Position Summary: The Architectural Outfitting Manager provides a primary leadership role and expertise to a newbuilding site office delivering and managing all aspects of the detailed design phases design coordination and building phases of the projects assigned to that site office In so doing the incumbent continually directs the activities of the site office Outfitting and BOH/Catering superintendents 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 primary leadership within the Newbuild Architectural Design office in Miami and the Brand leadership

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages tracks and upholds the entire overall outfitting and boh/catering building processes on site for all assigned projects delivering brand specific vessel interior exterior and back-of-house designs

Responsible for all guest interior areas open decks appearance of exterior and ship’s profile and back-of-house areas such as crew areas offices galleys/pantries/provisioning laundry etc for all projects within the site office Not responsible for technical areas such as machinery casings HVAC rooms

etc

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 Project 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

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

Leads mock-up and first of production inspection of guest stateroomscorridors

and crew cabins

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 Project Director and Newbuild Architectural Design Dept on regular basis

Creates high level reports for Executives

Manages healthy process driven efforts by outfitting & hotel superintendents & consultants Evaluates the quality and suitability of their work ensuring that design goals and design standards/guidelines are met projects are on budget ship readiness is on time Frequently visits the shipyard 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

Co-leads 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 interior exterior and back-of-house areas including art installations signage architectural lighting catering packages and sound/light/video packages

Keeps 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

experience and guidance

Attracts trains and grows diverse talent Provides professional development of staff through mentoring feedback performance management and career planning 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 one or two multi-million dollar prototype projects in range of $200m each or more plus sister projects simultaneously

Qualifications:

Minimum 10 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

We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

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