Vessel CAPEX Project Controller
Location: Milan, Italy then move to Yard location TBC
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months renewable
Salary: Negotiable
Working week: 8 hrs p/day – 5 days p/week
Home Leave: Annual leave 33 worked days plus 5 return flights p/annum
Site Location once confirmed
Working week: 10 hrs p/day – 6 days p/week
Home Leave: 75 / 21 days
Accommodation / Flights / Visa provided for both locations
Establish and manage, in coordination with OFVEMU (Offshore Fleet Maintenance and Updating) for the ABSER vessel CAPEX project (i.e. class renewal or upgrade):
Progress planning and control system. The established system will provide both the status and expected finish date of the project, integrating the main OEM and shipyard detailed schedule.
Cost control system. The established system will provide both the status and expected economical forecast of the project Coordinating with other project team members to ensure the project objectives are met and the project risks are mitigated, by communicating effectively, resolving issues, and providing feedback and recommendations.
PLANNING and REPORTING ACTIVITIES:
During initial phase of the project, ensure the development of the project schedule and relative weight table according to the project needs.
During the project execution, update the project schedule and “S” curves, with special focus on critical equipment and shipyard activities, evaluating forecast dates and monitoring any progress and productivity deviation compared with the baseline schedule, including the corrective actions taken by the project manager.
Produce weekly/monthly reports according to established Project reporting requirements highlighting both with narrative and numerical figures the status of the different phases of the project focusing on deviation between planned and actual progress.
COST CONTROL ACTIVITIES:
During initial phase of the project, ensure the recasting of Original Budget (OB) by the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), currencies and company chart of accounts.
From project start, to monitor the requisitioning process to ensure -the correct utilization of CBS and accounting codes -comparison with OB, highlighting to project team any deviation
Continuously analyse committed costs and activities to-date, reviewing the estimate to complete taking in consideration work progress and change in scope, highlighting any deviation from the Current Forecast
Check that project accounting are progressing regularly, highlighting delays in materials / services approval by project team with respect to project progress. At each accounting closing, calculate the monthly accruals (to have accounts in line with works progress),
Issue the project and company reporting on Costs (Cost Control Report, cash-out forecast, Project Status Report)
Experience required
Previous experience in CAPEX projects about investments / maintenance of naval vessels
Good knowledge of the English language
Availability for medium-term trips both in Italy and abroad
Strong result orientation, ability to work in a team, both verbal and written communication skills
Desired Experience
Knowledge of project management principles
Knowledge of Office package
Knowledge of specific scheduling software (Primavera P6 / Microsoft Project) and ERP (SAP)