Senior Project Manager, Freeport Harbour

About the role

CTL Maritime, part of the MSC Group, is building cruise terminals and destinations worldwide. The Senior Project Manager for Freeport reports to the Director of Construction and manages the routine and strategic functions of engineering and construction at the Freeport Harbour site. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from drawing reviews and permitting to delivery, and requires living in Freeport at least 5 days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the project management team and handle administrative activities across design and construction, including scope, staffing, procurement, logistics, scheduling and budget controls
• Manage consultants, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects and other stakeholders
• Review, coordinate and approve contracts, drawings, plans, specifications and construction documents
• Develop and track budgets, review invoices and pay applications, and prepare project and programme budgets with cost estimates
• Develop and maintain project schedules, track critical activities and coordinate adjacent projects
• Oversee change management, design-build and guaranteed maximum price delivery methods, and negotiate with vendors and contractors
• Secure permits and approvals from authorities, ensure compliance with safety, building codes and environmental requirements, and report project risks with mitigation plans
• Inspect sites regularly, manage punch lists, support close-out and acceptance, and coordinate O&M documentation and handover
• Support senior management, prepare progress reports, meeting minutes and executive presentations

Required profile

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant project management experience
• Experience in amusement park resort development and/or private destination islands, remote island settings; cruise industry project development highly desirable
• Experience executing large-scale projects in The Bahamas is a plus
• University degree in Engineering or Architecture
• Experience in design-build and alternative delivery methods such as Guaranteed Maximum Price
• PMP or equivalent certification a plus
• Ability to relocate to Freeport, Grand Bahama or work 4-5 days per week there, and to obtain a work permit

Required skills

• Extensive experience managing budgets and schedules for construction projects
• Knowledge of design and construction requirements in island and hurricane-prone areas
• Knowledge of construction materials, equipment and means and methods
• MS Office Suite, MS Project and project management software
• Fluent English; additional languages a plus