MS Project
Josh Temple
Project Management, Naval Architecture
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Insightful Senior Engineer / Senior Project Manager with a robust and diverse experience set from all sectors of vessel design: regulatory compliance, design, plan review, and engineering project management. Skillfully manages project scope and client expectations.
Thrives in situations requiring multi-tasking, managing ambiguity, and communicating with large and diverse groups. Committed to ethics and integrity. Dedicated to building project teams and creating an environment that ensures project success and team growth.
Appreciates challenges and the opportunity to succeed in high-stress environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Skills
- Established ability to effectively manage and coordinate multi-million dollar projects involving multiple internal and external teams
- Naval architect with 10 years of experience in new vessel design, existing vessel modification, regulatory approval framework, managing teams, and working directly with internal and external stakeholders
- Project manager with excellent scope and budget control Emphasis on providing excellent customer value while holding all parties accountable to the agreed upon scope
- Skilled manager of diverse teams, leaning on the strengths of team members and help building additional team member skills
- Highly effective communication skills with both external clients and internal team members
- Proficiency in MS Project, Rhino3D, AutoCAD, FEMAP, and SolidWorks
- Strong ability to work effectively without supervision
- Driven desire to see the collective team achieve success together
- DD214 available upon request
Software
Rhino3D
AutoCAD
FEMAP
SolidWorks
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Glosten, Inc.
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed projects with budgets ranging between $500k to $5.5 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent scope and change management.
- In 18 months, helped secure an additional $500k+ in new work by maintaining excellent client relationships and controlling existing project scope creep.
- Skillfully anticipated areas of risk on critical path tasks on novel projects with high levels of ambiguity.
- Developed project management standards and tools for use company-wide in a company lacking a formal project management office (PMO).
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing a mix of waterfall and agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Implemented change management processes to accommodate evolving project requirements while minimizing disruptions.
Manager, New Vessel Development
Crowley Engineering Services
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored and supported progress of new vessel design and existing vessel modification projects by coordinating with stakeholders, vendors, and personnel executing project tasks.
- Managed engineering design projects with values exceeding $500k.
- Recent, notable managed projects include Crowley 82ft Hybrid (eTug+) Ship Assist Escort Tug and 92ft Ship Assist Escort Tug (multi-vessel contract).
- Defined scope/schedule/budget for projects to successfully achieve client goals.
- Created and managed project engineering teams of 10+ personnel, assigned tasks, and facilitated open communication with internal and external clients and stakeholders to improve project efficiency.
- Leveraged regulatory experience to define vessel and system requirements early during project development.
- Successfully managed client expectations and avoided scope/cost creep while maintaining good client relationships.
- Fulfilled project scopes while managing several separate projects and project teams simultaneously.
- Provided nimble and adaptive responses to shifting client needs/desires.
- Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling resources, optimizing schedules and managing client expectations.
Naval Architect
Crowley Engineering Services
02.2018 - 03.2022
- Created and modified General and Structural arrangements of new and existing vessels.
- Managed dozens of successful projects with diverse requirements.
- Ensured compliance with ABS and USCG rules and regulations.
- Kept in constant, direct contact with clients and project teams to ensure project success and customer satisfaction.
- Completed first principle and advanced FEA analysis of vessel structures.
Senior Engineer
American Bureau Of Shipping (ABS)
03.2014 - 02.2018
- Successfully managed over a dozen projects simultaneously.
- Plan review for compliance with ABS U90m, OSV, Barge, and River Vessel Rules, various ABS guides, SOLAS, Loadline, COLREGs, USCG regulations/requirements (Subchapter M, Subchapter I, and Subchapter L), etc.
- ABS Americas SME for SOLAS Structural Fire Protection.
- ABS Americas SME for Subchapter M.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Glosten, Inc.
01.2023 - 06.2024
Manager, New Vessel Development
Crowley Engineering Services
03.2022 - 01.2023
Naval Architect
Crowley Engineering Services
02.2018 - 03.2022
Senior Engineer
American Bureau Of Shipping (ABS)
03.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of West Florida
Education
Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL04.2010
Affiliations
- Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certification
- Engineering Intern (EIT)