Area Manager 1

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•Norfolk, VA

7d•$67,000 - $89,000•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics NASSCO has an opportunity in its Programs department for an Area Manager in Norfolk, Virginia. Area Managers manage multiple work items from project development and planning through completion of the availability and delivery of the ship to the customer. The role requires in-depth knowledge of combatant and non-combatant vessels and involves managing complex work items, reporting schedule and cost impacts, and coordinating subcontractors and internal trade activities to meet schedule objectives. The Area Manager represents the company and serves as the customer point of contact for assigned work items. The role works with project teams, customers, the US Navy, subcontractors, and internal departments to plan and execute ship repair availabilities. The Area Manager supports proposals, estimates, schedules, budgets, scope management, risk resolution, and project reviews. The position reports to the assigned Ship Manager or Lead Manager for the project. The position requires regular on-site attendance and travel, including extended assignments at remote out-of-state locations. Work hours are 0600–1500 or 0700–1600 depending on rotation, weekdays and weekends as required. Nights, weekends, and overtime may be required during peak workloads or at management's request. The shipyard environment may be dirty, dusty, hot or cold, and noisy; work may involve boarding vessels and dry docks, climbing ladders, and entering tanks and confined spaces. Personal protective equipment, including a respirator, is required.

Requirements

Typically, a BA/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Science, or a related academic field; or an AA/AS plus two years of directly related experience; or four years of directly related experience.
Experience managing technical personnel within complex activities or shipboard availabilities.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and navigating a computer server environment.
Experience working within a cost-type or fixed-type contract.
Valid driver's license, reliable and insurable transportation, and willingness to carry a business rider if necessary when using the vehicle for company business.
Ability to access government facilities and obtain a security clearance after employment by NASSCO-Norfolk.
Ability to work nights and weekends during peak workloads or as requested by senior management, and willingness to travel for extended periods to manage ship repair availabilities at remote out-of-state locations.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
Must be a U.S. citizen and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC) or DBIDS badge.
Reliable attendance and punctuality; availability for overtime as required.
Ability to physically transit all areas of the facility, go aboard marine vessels and the dry dock, climb ladders, and work in tanks and confined spaces.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including walking, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, sitting, standing, stooping, lifting, hearing, and talking; visual acuity and good eye-hand coordination are also required.

Nice To Haves

Shipboard repair experience in a public or private shipyard.
Prior US Navy military experience in an engineering or directly related field; prior military service, including attendance at a Service Academy, may count as directly related experience.

Responsibilities

Forward customer-provided project information to company departments and ensure project data is regularly entered into appropriate management systems.
Implement project management processes and tools, contribute to their development, and provide guidelines supporting the project.
Assist the Planning Department in developing project proposals, job estimates, and schedules.
Assemble, plan, lead, and facilitate regular cross-functional project team meetings with company personnel, subcontractors, customers, and US Navy representatives.
Develop detailed plans to monitor complex work items.
Develop task lists and work effort assessments, including short- and long-term impacts to assigned work items.
Identify scope changes and ensure planning measures are taken with Planning, Estimating, Production, and Contracts, incorporating customer input for reassessing, renegotiating, and amending scope, schedules, and budgets.
Work with the team to identify and assess risks or issues that may compromise project completion, develop mitigation actions, and provide resolution options to the Ship Manager when schedule or production conflicts occur.
Coordinate and provide appropriate direction to subcontractors and organic trade personnel.
Manage assigned work-item budgets and schedules, maintaining responsibility for on-time and on-schedule completion.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.