Deputy General Manager, Technical Operations
DGM will have a responsibility for managing technical solutions for contract administration and project
management, including leading a diversified team of resources and contractors, and continual
engagement of a variety of stakeholders.
The DGM will report to the Director
The position will require extensive travel within Canada, the USA, Asia, and Europe.
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Requirements
- Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or adjacent field
- Certification by Transport Canada, First Class Marine Engineer or Electrotechnical Officer
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
- Minimum 3 years of shipboard engineering experience is required
- Previous experience as Technical Superintendent or similar role in ship operations/management
- Hands-on experience with dry docking, shipyard periods, and ship repair projects
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, cost control, and preparation of cost estimates
- Proven leadership track record managing teams, contractors, and multiple stakeholders
- Broad technical expertise, including ship management, conversions, and project management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage large, complex projects
- Enterprise-level computer platform experience, including MS Office and MS Project
Responsibilities
- Plan all technical aspects of the programs and projects
- Develop technical solutions supporting the Company service portfolio
- Deliver all technical aspects of the project in accordance with the plan
- Work with the Director to agree on the technical resources required, forecast and manage
resource costs throughout the projects
- Ensure that all external design work is undertaken by suitably qualified and experienced teams,
which are provided with a clearly defined scope culminating in agreed costs and timescales
- Work with the Project Managers to monitor and report on the technical team’s progress on all
required deliverables
- Ensure every effort is undertaken to align the design with construction teams, providing them
with assistance in delivering the project
AMS-JD-DGM-TS-01
