Project Analyst Planner, Hotel Refurbishment

Project Analyst/Planner would support fleet-wide Marine projects and initiatives across Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) which includes the continuous planning and organization of required internal resources to support ongoing and planned production activities.  Organizes, evaluates, interprets project data and translates into presentations, reports, charts to facilitate management decisions. Provides on-site support during dry-dock and in office to track, alleviate and streamline overall project workflow for the project management team. The Analyst / Planner has access to fleetwide marine projects, conducting feasibility studies to identify what can be executed and overall priorities.

Essential Functions: 

• Attend dry-docks to provide onsite support with inspections, documentation, scheduling, communications, owner supply items, and others in order to streamline overall workflow and ensure project managers can focus on project delivery. 
• Collect, analyse and distribute cost and schedule variance metrics for reporting. Conduct studies of project lead time, competitive bids and pricing.  Compiles information from Project Managers to send out the RFQ (Request for Quote), consolidates quotations / scope of works, disqualifies vendors, organizes data and sends to PM for vendor recommendation. 
• Enter purchase requisitions and follows up on purchase orders, approval process and timely payments to vendors that includes invoice processing, coding and reconciliation. 
• Develop accurate reporting and analytical tools for fleet wide studies to support lifecycle project justifications. Translates data into easy to read information that assist management team with decision making. 
• Conduct general planning, pre-project analysis of requirements. Prepare timelines for project planning fleetwide to ensure overall feasibility. 
• Work with vendors to review and communicate requirements and changes to business processes. Gathers all necessary documentation and forms required for dry-docks such as Fire Certificates, Risk Assessment Documents, Close out documents at the end of the project, among others. 
• Create visual materials for presentations to business sponsors and internal clients in regard to Dry Dock preparation, construction updates, and other shipboard / shoreside communications relating to hotel refurbishment projects. Monitor and track project status to identify roadblocks and propose process improvements.
• Prepare submittals for Lloyds /USCG to obtain approval on projects, tracks and ensures all proper documentation is received and stored correctly. Supports Project Managers on request for ship modification process.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Industrial Engineer, Architecture or relevant experience
• 2 years of experience in similar capacity
• Project Management experience with large projects or events.
• Superior knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Reader XI
• Previous experience with managing ongoing vessel operations a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical skills, ability to translate

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. Requires regular movement throughout CCL facilities. May need to stand for long periods of time.

Travel: 25-50% with shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. May be requested to work a different shift.

This position is classified as “in-office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays.  Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.  

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage 
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
  • Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion. 
  • Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year.  All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
  • Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.  
• Other Benefits
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement 
  • On-site preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus

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