Commercial Superintendent

Job Description

Job Objective: Develop, implementand maintain standards, policies and systems to ensure that the entire dockingprocess for scheduled and unscheduled dockings of vessels is carried out in themost efficient and professionally effective manner, in accordance with standardindustry practices, relevant quality standards and with the objective toachieve a safe, streamlined and timely docking exercise to enhance the assetvalue and ensure sustainable operational and commercial reliability of thevessel until the next scheduled docking Key Responsibilities: Support the Companyin becoming the worlds leading Ship Management Company by providing expertadvice, supervision and training to promote safe and cost-effective dockingprocesses across the full managed fleet Lead the BSM Drydock Deskin close cooperation with Supply Chain Management. Develop strategies toincrease visibility and co-operation with the shipyards and repair facilities Collaborate with SMCFleet Managers and Technical Superintendents to review shipyard quotations andprovide expert input Evaluate the dockingbudget with respect to the repair specifications, vessels requirements, tradingpattern and proposed docking location to ensure alignment to gain a competitiveedge to the docking process. Monitor the docking status of ships under full management andcollaborate with the fleet teams and tenders for projects as BSM Drydock desk. Collaborate with SMCFleet Managers and Technical Superintendents to evaluate vessel and ownersrequirements and select a suitable location and ship yard after comparingvarious quotations. Review standard shipyardpricelists and assist in negotiations by BSM Drydock Desk or Supply Chain Management Implement cost savingmeasures and strategies for dry docking within BSM fleet Prepare and presentregular progress reports to senior management Evaluate the docking budgetwith respect to the repair specifications, vessels requirements, tradingpattern and proposed docking location to ensure alignment to gain a competitiveedge to the docking process. Engage in communication with owners to ensure fullalignment between SMC and owners regarding docking budget. Monitor available project financial information. Ensure fleetteams updates information in PAL Drydock, including Project budget and Projectactuals Analyze quotationreceived to identify trends and areas for improvement and inform fleet teamsaccordingly. Assist Fleet teams inreview of the final invoices and conduct cost analysis of the project. Assistwith final invoice negotiations, participate in overbudget invoice negotiationand dispute resolution; remotely or in person Monitor thecommercial performance of repair yards and contractors performing the dockingsin order to generate statistics to assist with future yard/contractorselection. This information may also be used to assist with SCM negotiationswith repair yards and assess support requirements from SMC. Act as a single pointof contact for shipyards and repair facilities. Develop strategies for close cooperationwith shipyards and repair facilities. Closely cooperatewith the Supply Chain Management and build the link between the BSM DrydockDesk Act as a Drydockagent/broker between the shipyard and the BSM. Requirements Educationand Qualifications: B.S. degree in Mechanical, Marine Engineering, NavalArchitecture or equivalent Shipyard commercial Division/Estimation experience Must be a highly organized person who can monitornumerous projects at once and can prioritize the workloads of reporting employees.Effective time management skills are a must. WorkExperience: