Supt, III Arch Outfitting

Fixed-term (Up to 12 Months) Position

Position Summary: The Architectural Outfitting Superintendent III provides expertise to a newbuilding site office, participating to all aspects of the detailed design phases, design coordination, building phases of the projects assigned to one site office within a sustainability mindset and outfitting optimization. He also serves as a steady conduit of information and intelligence to the primary site office team and key designers. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Tracks and upholds the overall outfitting processes on site for all assigned areas, ensuring the completion of the outfitting on expected quality and time manner of the brand specific vessel interior, exterior and back-of-house designs, in accordance with both design intent concepts given, shipyard contracts and applicable regulations internal or external (SOLAS, ADA, USPH, Clean Design ).
2. Responsible for outfitting of interior areas, open decks, stateroom, accommodations, BOH, Catering and miscellaneous (carpet, loose furniture and signage) appearance of exterior and ship’s profile, interface and integration of the technical elements, and conducting inspections, etc. for all projects within the site office.  Not responsible for technical areas such as machinery, casings, HVAC rooms, etc.
3. Responsible of conducting regular walkthroughs and reports to Department Responsible SO on regular basis critical input related to Design, Outfitting, Integration of Technical items, interfaces between areas or TKs, Manning, Material status, outfitting quality and building schedules including production and delivery, Outfitting optimization, within a Sustainability Mindset
4. Controls and coordinates eventual modifications within these areas with designers and architects. 
5. Tracks and upholds the screening and follow up of guarantee claims, maintenance issues and lessons learned coming from previous newbuilds and/or Operation assuring continuous improvement approach
6. Supports SO Department Responsible on the coordination and planning of various architect, designer, lighting design, catering equipment, artwork, signage coordination meetings, visits, and inspections, in tight synchronization with delivering to shipyard milestones.
7. Cooperates in defining technical installations standards in public spaces, open decks and any other area of responsibility.
8. Responsible of conducting design intent drawing reviews, detail drawing reviews, factory visits, mockup reviews and inspections, including amongst others:
   1. Responsible of conducting inspections for the areas assigned to, key test and commissioning as needed.
   2. Responsible of evaluating the Reference Vessel areas Cost Complexity against new designs.
   3. 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.
   4. Responsible of quality approval of Mock-ups, Area Outfitting, etc.
   5. Esurance that the reference levels are obtained, and the scope and quality of the yard follow the approved architect material.
   6. Responsible of conducting a Value Engineering Proposal of the areas under his/her supervision. Aiming Cost optimization without being on detriment of the agreed design
   7. Coordination of all design issues and border/transition areas
   8. Support on miscellaneous planning and installation ( Artwork, Signage, Loose F, OS )
   9. Amongst others responsibilities
9. Leads mock-up reviews and first of production inspection of public spaces, guest staterooms,corridors, etc for assigned responsibilities, focus on outfitting quality and supporting design issues to the Team
10. Tracks and reports on regular basis on detailed design & design building/production progress, focusing on time schedules, critical path milestones, costs, completion of inspections, quantity/closure of remarks, while maintaining strong focus on quality, outfitting optimization and sustainability, in accordance with contract and/or in accordance with subsequent approved modifications, communicating the same in a simple and clear manner.  Reports to Manager, Outfitting, or Project Director, and Newbuild Architectural Design Department Head on regular basis.
11. 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.  Spends 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. 
12. Supports the Manager, Architectural Outfitting and Architectural Outfitting, Department Head in preparing good materials for a high-quality Chief Design Review process, in collaboration with the shipyard, bringing key design status and issues to the forefront, along with recommendations,  risk detection and mitigation. 
13. Support Cost Management towards cost complexity process,  in all responsible interior, exterior areas, including art installations, signage, architectural lighting, etc. 
14. Maintains good relations with shipyard leadership and management and RCG Teams in related areas, along with shipyard’s area coordinators and turn-key contractors.
15. May be called for supporting other projects on different Site Offices by supporting RCG Company needs and goals.
16. Provides professional development of staff through experience sharing, mentoring, and feedback.
17. Effectively communicates the department’s values and culture through words and actions.    
18. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the scope of the project.

Financial Responsibilities

Supporting the evaluation on costs within prototype or sister ship projects, simultaneously. 

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 5 years with the cruise ship industry, combined with onsite construction, with familiarity of strong shipbuilding processes, site surveys and marine standards. 
2. Proven experience in handling large scale projects
3. Proven knowledge of SOLAS and IMO, ILO and USPHS.
4. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. Architectural and/or naval architecture degree preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Strong skills to read detailed design and technical drawings
2. Strong knowledge of materials and technologies
3. Excellent written & verbal English is a must.  German, French, and/or Finnish language is an advantage.
4. Strong interpersonal skills with strong ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management thru employees, across diverse cultures around the world.
5. 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.
6. Requires strong teamwork, cooperation, and collaborative skills to develop report within the department, with other departments, and externally.
7. Possesses self-motivation with ability to mobilize people and resources to action, within a high-paced environment
8. Good ability to proactively identify problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
9. Possesses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
10. Ability to work under tight schedules and to endure challenging situations in high stress situations.
11. 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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