Consultant, Lead at American Bureau of Shipping

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

87000.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Delegation, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Research, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Project Scheduling, Quality Assurance, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Project Management

Industry

Maritime Transportation

Description

The Lead Consultant will successfully deliver projects for clients as a member of project teams within a market program. This includes supporting the project manager by leading small teams initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects. This position also includes maintaining relationships with clients and key decision-makers to help identify follow-on business opportunities and maintain customer intelligence. What You Will Do: The Lead manages small teams to work on project tasks under the supervision of a project manager to ensure quality services are delivered on schedule and within the available budget to meet customer requirements. * Assist the project manager with defining and sequencing project tasks, estimating task duration, and developing a project schedule as part of developing a project management plan. * Review project management plans to understand the scope, schedule, and assigned work authorization. * Planning and scheduling client meetings * Lead client and tasks-team meetings * Lead small task teams with the execution of project tasks. * Assist with research and data analysis, including but not limited to assisting with conducting customer or stakeholder analyses. * Prepare written documents, reports, and presentations. * Develop conclusions and recommendations, write reports, and assist with client presentations. * Give oral presentations to clients. * Tracking and reporting hours spent executing projects. * Work with individuals at all levels, provide input to reports and other deliverables, execute multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands. * Performing quality assurance on project deliverables * Develop relationships with existing customers to facilitate the development of new business. * Identify new business opportunities with existing customers for current and/or additional services. * While the position is remote, regular travel (50%+) to client sites and project locations is a core part of the role. What You Will Need: Education and Experience * 2-4 years of professional experience is the minimum required. * Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Delegation skills * Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. * Perform research and provide analysis on research performed. * Gather and analyze data effectively. * Apply critical thinking to a wide variety of problems. * Comprehend and analyze complex problems. * Work under tight deadlines * Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, * Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, safety, quality, and environmental management systems. Salary: $77k - $87k Reporting Relationships: Could report to the Project Manager or Program Manager or a more senior level Consultant. We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times. ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations. About Our Benefits ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements. Equal Opportunity The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws. Notice ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid. Other This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

Responsibilities

The Lead Consultant manages small teams to deliver client projects by assisting with planning, execution, and quality assurance. They are also responsible for maintaining client relationships to identify new business opportunities and providing project reporting.