Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group is a global travel, hospitality, and transportation company operating cruise vacations through Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Its work combines guest experience, maritime operations, and destination travel across a multicultural workforce representing more than 126 countries. The company emphasizes safety, ethical business practices, ocean protection, and engagement with the communities connected to its destinations.

Senior Lead Construction Engineer at Royal Caribbean Group Onsite United States

Lead construction engineering for Royal Caribbean’s land-based private-destination projects. Oversee project delivery, budgets, schedules, contractors, risk, and product development.

Description

  • Report to the Senior Manager of Construction
  • Direct assigned land-based projects across every construction phase
  • Negotiate and support contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, fees, and pricing
  • Prepare reports with project management software and Microsoft Office
  • Establish, update, communicate, and implement the Master Project Schedule
  • Hold external vendors and contractors accountable for delays and cost overruns
  • Attend weekly progress and internal project meetings while tracking progress and risks
  • Represent Royal Caribbean in local communities and develop strategic relationships
  • Maintain productive relationships with architects, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Lead design, pre-construction, construction, and closeout activities
  • Manage project budgets and financial reporting while monitoring budget performance
  • Oversee the Quality Assurance and Quality Control program
  • Assess risks and scheduling issues, including long-lead materials and equipment affecting forecasts
  • Act as the primary contact for project status updates
  • Lead change management through log updates, document routing, pricing, estimates, and proposals
  • Support the design and delivery of destinations within the Product Development–Private Destinations team
  • Manage complex timelines, deliverables, and short- and long-term project roadmaps
  • Work with stakeholders across the organization to refine private-destination strategies
  • Lead product development for global private-destination regions from concept through execution
  • Ensure product specifications support desirable and viable future guest experiences
  • Prepare senior-management presentations on construction milestones and recommendations
  • Complete other job-related duties assigned by management

Requirements

  • Five to eight years of experience leading construction projects as a commercial Project Manager
  • Experience delivering commercial projects in retail, restaurant, hospitality, or related settings
  • Bachelor’s degree required; construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field preferred
  • Knowledge of building materials, detailing, construction methods, building systems, engineering principles, sustainability strategies, and building codes
  • Ability to interpret structural, architectural, MEP, and civil drawings
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, Primavera P6, MS Project, or comparable project management software
  • Strong understanding of the construction industry
  • Background in mission-critical projects, engineering, controls, operational requirements, and project or construction management
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, manage time effectively, and deliver in a high-pressure environment
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
  • Ability to work routinely on active construction sites and safely navigate outdoor, uneven, and undeveloped terrain
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during inspections and construction monitoring
  • Ability to climb stairs or access points, bend, crouch, and move through construction areas
  • Ability to work outdoors in hot and humid tropical conditions
  • Ability to carry or move equipment and other items needed for site-based work
  • Visual and auditory ability to observe construction, assess site conditions, and communicate effectively
  • Willingness to follow site safety procedures and wear required PPE
  • PMP certification preferred

Benefits

  • Opportunity for more than 50% international travel
  • Possible relocation to the construction site
  • Professional exposure to Royal Caribbean senior leaders and cross-functional teams

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