Project Manager
Department: Project/Program Management
Reports to: Director of Program and Project Management
Location: Tacoma
FSLA Status: Exempt
Pay : $75K - $95K DOE
Position Summary:
Oversees the day to day management of key boat projects with the customer from receipt of order through delivery. Works to achieve the goal of being to deliver every project on time, within budget and within scope. The Project Manager will work closely with Sales/Business Development, Engineering, Production, and Customer Support to ensure successful completion of projects throughout their lifecycle. The Project Manager will act as a liaison between the customer and SAFE Boats to provide status updates, clarify requirements, resolve problems and ensure a healthy relationship. Projects may include new boat builds, major service and warranty jobs for existing boats, and large parts sales.
BENEFITS!

• 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY
• COMPANY PAID HEALTHCARE
• PAID TIME OFF ACCRUES ON DAY ONE! UP TO 18 PAID DAYS OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR!
• 401k, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, LIFE INSURANCE, LTD, AND MORE!

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to Design and Production teams to ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
• Reviews contract terms and conditions and technical specifications and verifies compliance with requirements
• Acts as primary point of contact between the customer and SAFE Boats during the production process
• Acts as principal liaison between the sales leader and production and/or the Customer Support Department
• Coordinates the development, planning and scheduling of project goals, milestones and deliverables and communicates with internal and external project stakeholders
• Facilitates production and problem solving through communication with internal resources and third parties/vendors
• Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
• Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule, and material project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Interfaces with finance and business development to ensure milestone payments and completed projects are invoiced promptly and correctly
• Reports and escalates problems/issues as needed to internal management
• Prepares risk assessments for each project to include contingency planning and risk mitigation
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on commissioning and support requirements
• Coordinate with vendors to complete OEM certifications
• Coordinate on-vessel inspection activities
• Develops and maintains project documentation including ODCs

• Develops, facilitates, and contributes to process/quality improvement teams and/or initiatives. Identifies and recommends improvements to scheduling processes, practices or materials which lead to positive results in product quality.
• Participates in new business proposals

• Complies with and enforces standard company policies and procedures.
• Communicates with other SAFE Boats departments regarding all activities related to quality, cost, and delivery of boats
• Provides regular updates to customers regarding the progress of their vessel throughout the period of performance
• Conducts final inspection of completed boats to ensure all open Quality Assurance (QA) discrepancies and any other known defects are addressed
• Coordinate team to complete customer post-inspection actions
• Coordinates with shipping to ensure delivery in accordance with contractual commitments
• Coordinates and ensures smooth hand off post-delivery to the Customer Support and Training Departments as needed

Skills:

• Technical - Solid background in boat manufacturing and/or marine industry
• Process - Understanding of the sales/warranty/service process, engineering/design process and production workflow
• Methods - Understanding of project management principles
• Time Management - Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others. Understand cross functional relationship of timing and influence on schedule
• Judgment and Decision Making - Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Problem solving - Ability to identify problems, conduct research, consult subject matter experts and present timely cost-effective solutions
• Communication - Excellent internal and external client-facing communication skills. Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills - Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• IT - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Understanding of Project Management software and database tools, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint is desirable
• Customer Service- Experience managing relationships successfully with internal and external customers. Able to balance the needs of the customer with the needs of the business.

Required Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma (GED/High School Equivalence Certificate) required, bachelor's degree and or Military Experience strongly preferred
• 5 years' experience managing complex projects involving a variety of stakeholders
• 5 years' experience in the marine industry
• Experience operating SAFE Boats or marine vessels, strongly preferred
• PMP Certificate/Credentials preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires use of computer, telephones, and other office equipment, reading, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)
• Position may require bending, twisting, leaning, climbing and other activities related to working on or with boats in production

• Ability to move and/or lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to get underway with high-speed watercraft in variable weather conditions

All new hires are subject to pre-employment drug screenings, background checks, and E-Verify, according to federal law. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be ITAR compliant. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over.
SAFE Boats International, LLC is and Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, a Member of Drug Free Business, and an E-Verify participant. SAFE Boats International, LLC abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. SAFE Boats takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.