Availability Project Manager (APM)

IronMountain Solutions•Norfolk, VA

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

IronMountain Solutions is seeking an experienced Availability Project Manager (APM) with a strong mechanical maintenance background to support the United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), Icebreaker, Buoy and Construction Tender Product Line (IBCTPL). The role supports planning, coordination, and execution of depot-level maintenance and repair activities for Coast Guard cutters and support vessels, working with government engineers, logistics personnel, contracting specialists, and commercial shipyards. The position is suited to candidates with hands-on mechanical experience, preferably involving marine engines, propulsion systems, gas turbines, hydraulics, or auxiliary machinery. Experience with other complex mechanical systems, including refrigeration, HVAC, and auxiliary machinery, is also relevant. The role involves managing vessel maintenance projects from initial development through execution and closeout, evaluating mechanical requirements and repair documentation, coordinating with stakeholders and contractors, monitoring project performance, and providing technical recommendations and status updates. The position is based in Norfolk, Virginia, with hybrid/telework eligibility in accordance with Government requirements. Travel to Coast Guard facilities and commercial shipyards is required, approximately three days per month. A bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline is preferred; relevant military training, certifications, and extensive hands-on mechanical experience may be considered in place of formal education where contract requirements permit. Security clearance is listed as N/A.

Requirements

At least five years of experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard Naval Engineering maintenance practices and procedures.
At least five years of ship or boat maintenance experience, including dry-docking or major maintenance availabilities.
At least five years of project management experience supporting vessel maintenance, repair, modernization, or sustainment programs.
At least five years conducting vessel maintenance assessments and identifying repair requirements.
At least two years developing technical specifications, maintenance procedures, repair packages, or engineering documentation.
Strong technical understanding of mechanical equipment, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and repair practices.
Working knowledge of marine propulsion, electrical distribution, auxiliary machinery, piping, HVAC, hydraulics, and related shipboard systems.
Ability to interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, mechanical schematics, and repair specifications.
Experience supporting procurement activities, repair specifications, or government contracting documentation.
Experience with Coast Guard logistics systems or comparable maintenance management software.
Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
Ability to travel approximately three days per month.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on maintenance experience with marine engines and propulsion equipment, including diesel engines, maintenance, troubleshooting, overhaul, and repair.
Experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing gas turbine engines and associated equipment.
Experience with hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, actuators, fluid power systems, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Experience with pumps, compressors, mechanical drives, piping systems, and shipboard support equipment.
Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing shipboard HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Experience with industrial machinery, mechanical power transmission, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance.
Prior military mechanical maintenance experience, including as a U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate, U.S. Navy Gas Turbine Systems Technician, U.S. Coast Guard Machinery Technician, U.S. Navy Engineman, Marine Diesel Engine Technician, Marine Propulsion or Power Plant Technician, Marine Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, Shipboard Auxiliary Systems Technician, Hydraulic Systems Technician, or Marine HVAC/AC&R Technician.
Previous support of the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC).
Experience with depot-level maintenance planning and execution.
Experience with commercial shipyard maintenance and repair operations.
Experience supporting Coast Guard cutters, icebreakers, buoy tenders, construction tenders, or comparable vessels.
Experience transitioning from hands-on mechanical maintenance into maintenance planning, supervision, or project management.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Engineering Technology, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
Project Management Professional (PMP), DAWIA, FAC-P/PM, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), marine engineering, or shipyard-related technical certifications.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage Coast Guard cutter maintenance availabilities from initial development through execution and closeout.
Evaluate mechanical maintenance requirements involving propulsion engines, gas turbines, hydraulic systems, auxiliary machinery, HVAC, refrigeration, piping, and other shipboard equipment.
Review equipment maintenance histories, casualty reports, technical manuals, and Condition Found Reports to identify repair requirements and recommend corrective actions.
Apply practical mechanical maintenance knowledge to evaluate equipment failures, troubleshooting findings, repair recommendations, and maintenance procedures.
Develop and review technical specifications, maintenance work packages, Statements of Work, government estimates, and repair documentation.
Coordinate with Coast Guard engineers, maintenance personnel, shipyards, and contractors to support successful maintenance project execution.
Review engineering drawings, mechanical schematics, equipment specifications, and technical publications.
Support procurement activities for replacement parts, mechanical equipment, and repair services.
Monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, and contractor performance.
Participate in shipboard inspections, maintenance planning meetings, shipyard progress meetings, and project closeout activities.
Use Coast Guard logistics and maintenance management systems, including Fleet Logistics System (FLS), Contract Workbook Database (CWD), and related databases.
Provide technical recommendations and project status updates to government stakeholders.
Travel to Coast Guard facilities and commercial shipyards as required.