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Consultant, Principal

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Washington, District of Columbia(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Development, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Develop and Maintain Customers, Government Organizations, Hazard Analysis, Industry Standards, Leadership, Marketing, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, News Reporting, Operational Strategy, People Management, Project Development, Project Estimates, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Promotional Programs, Proposal Development, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Systems, Sales Management, Schedule Development, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Consulting, Technical Presentation, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Technology White Papers, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Washington, District of Columbia
POSTED
2 days ago
The principal consultant serves as a technical consultant and project lead for maritime client engagements involving risk management, safety, and regulatory compliance. Supports project planning, execution, quality assurance, client communication, and preparation of technical reports and presentations to ensure timely, within-budget delivery. Provides guidance on maritime regulations, industry standards, hazard and risk assessments, compliance reviews, audits, and corrective actions for shipowners, operators, ports, offshore organizations, and related stakeholders. Also supports business development, proposal efforts, client relationship management, and promotion of ABS Group's maritime consulting services.

What You Will Do:
  • Lead and manage complex consulting engagements for maritime clients involving risk management, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide technical and strategic advice to shipowners, operators, ports, offshore organizations, and government-related stakeholders on maritime operational and regulatory matters.
  • Plan, direct, and oversee project execution, ensuring quality, timeliness, budget control, and client satisfaction across multiple programs and assignments.
  • Conduct and supervise risk assessments, hazard analyses, compliance reviews, regulatory gap assessments, and safety management system evaluations.
  • Support clients in interpreting and applying applicable maritime regulations, industry standards, classification requirements, and best practices.
  • Develop practical recommendations and risk mitigation strategies to address operational, safety, and compliance challenges.
  • Lead or support audits, inspections, incident investigations, corrective action planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as a senior subject matter expert and trusted advisor on maritime risk, governance, and regulatory compliance issues.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, identify emerging needs, and contribute to business development and proposal support activities.
  • Prepare, review, and present high-quality technical reports, findings, and executive-level briefings to clients and internal leadership.
  • Mentor and guide junior consultants and project team members, supporting technical development and effective project delivery.
  • Coordinate cross-functional resources and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
  • Serve as technical expert on project tasks to ensure quality services are delivered on schedule and within available budget to meet customer requirements and
    • Provide frequent updates to the project manager.
    • Assist project manager with defining and sequencing project tasks, estimating task duration and developing a project schedule as part of developing a project plan.
    • Review project plans to understand the scope, schedule and assigned work.
    • Participate in client and project team meetings.
    • Assist with research and data analysis, including assisting with conducting customer or stakeholder analyses.
    • Prepare written documents, reports, and presentations, and assist with giving presentations to clients.
    • Track and accurately report hours spent on 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.
    • Perform quality assurance on project deliverables.
  • Demonstrate a firm understanding of business and implement opportunities for enhancing effectiveness and efficiencies across the business unit.
  • Develop relationships with existing customers to facilitate development of new business opportunities for current and/or additional services.
    • Understand and be conversant in ABS Group products and services.
    • Meet with new and existing clients and actively listen to their needs.
    • Communicate client needs to project managers.
    • Review published reports and news articles about existing and potential new clients to identify customer intelligence.
    • Participate in proposal development.
  • Represent ABS Group and participate in promoting our products and services
    • Participate in marketing activities, conference presentations, technical whitepapers.
    • Networking to meet new potential clients.
  • 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
  • 10+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Must have an advanced degree or bachelor's degree and equivalent experience
  • Professiona

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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)