Project Manager at Safe Boats International – Tacoma, Washington

Provide support to Design and Production teams to ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budgetReview contract terms and conditions and technical specifications and verifies compliance with requirementsAct as primary point of contact between the customer and SAFE Boats during the production processAct as principal liaison between the sales leader and production and/or the Customer Support DepartmentCoordinate the development, planning and scheduling of project goals, milestones and deliverables and communicates with internal and external project stakeholdersFacilitate production and problem solving through communication with internal resources and third parties/vendorsAssist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholdersManage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and material project costs using appropriate verification techniquesInterface with finance and business development to ensure milestone payments and completed projects are invoiced promptly and correctlyReport and escalate problems/issues as needed to internal managementPrepare risk assessments for each project to include contingency planning and risk mitigationCoordinate with vendors and suppliers on commissioning and support requirementsCoordinate with vendors to complete OEM certificationsCoordinate on-vessel inspection activitiesDevelop and maintains project documentation including ODCsDevelop, facilitate, and contribute 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.Participate in new business proposalsComply with and enforces standard company policies and procedures.Communicate with other SAFE Boats departments regarding all activities related to quality, cost, and delivery of boatsProvide regular updates to customers regarding the progress of their vessel throughout the period of performanceConduct final inspection of completed boats to ensure all open Quality Assurance (QA) discrepancies and any other known defects are addressedCoordinate team to complete customer post-inspection actionsCoordinate with shipping to ensure delivery in accordance with contractual commitmentsCoordinate and ensures smooth hand off post-delivery to the Customer Support and Training Departments as needed

Technical – Solid background in boat manufacturing and/or marine industryProcess - Understanding of the sales/warranty/service process, engineering/design process and production workflowMethods - 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 oneProblem 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 skillsOrganizational skills - Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-taskIT - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Understanding of Project Management software and database tools, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint is desirableCustomer Service- Experience managing relationships successfully with internal and external customers. Able to balance the needs of the customer with the needs of the business.

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 acuityAbility 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