Pre-contract Design Manager

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

CMA Ships, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, covers all facets of the maritime business: from the fleet management of the vessels to that of the crew members. It is also a team of experts responsible for implementing innovative solutions and making CMA CGM vessels more energy efficient. Find out more about CMA Ships.

THE ROLE

As a Pre-Contract Project Manager, you act as the link between the Group and the shipyards for our New Build requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and ensure a “pre-tender” long term relationship with main New buildings actors and/or partners
• Develop and maintaining Outline Specification of specific type of Containerships in partnership with several shipyards 
• You keep track of potentials costs and delivery slots with the concerned shipyards
• Maintain and develop shipyards pre-project audits
• Develop a price estimation tool for Newbuilding vessels and maintain the database of quotation and market information
• Participate in the establishment of NB standard together with Design Improvement Office
• Ensure market intelligence of main competitors’ order book.

As every CMA Ships employee, you shall:

• Comply with IMS and all relevant international rules and regulations
• Ensure all your duties in accordance with quality, health, safety, environmental and ethics policies
• Propose a continuous performance improvement plan which will be reported and reviewed on a periodical basis

PROFILE & COMPETENCIES

• Master’s degree in engineering or graduated from the merchant shipping school
• At least 4 years’ experience in a technical role in the naval industry, with knowledge of vessel construction
• Fluent English, speaking French is highly recommended
• Experience with Asian shipyards is appreciated
• Ability to step back and built a long term vision, analytical skills, results oriented
• Effective verbal, written and presentation skills, multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-based environment

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !

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