Corrosion Control Project Manager (Job ID : 4600)

Valkyrie•Norfolk, VA

12h•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Corrosion Control Project Manager in Norfolk, Virginia. The role performs management and technical duties to monitor and control the progress of multidisciplinary engineering tasks. The Project Manager serves as a direct liaison among the Program Manager, Site Supervisor, government customer (OSIC), host shipyard facility, ship’s force, subcontractors and vendors, and/or local RMC. The role manages assigned projects from planning through completion, including budgeting, execution, monitoring, control, documentation, scheduling, staffing, materials, and progress reporting. It also develops and implements corrosion control programs, assesses corrosion risks, oversees inspections and monitoring, reviews corrosion data, supports installation and maintenance, ensures regulatory compliance, and trains staff. The position includes project preplanning and site work, including preparation of QA workbooks and work plans, material coordination, RMMCO check-in and check-out, and surface inspection and preparation. The position is based in Norfolk, VA, and requires up to 50% nationwide travel, including international travel as needed. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and be able to gain access to private and public shipyards and Naval installations. Travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities or military bases requires appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID, by the start of the position. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include background investigation, employment and education verification, drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, installation access, and customer- or contract-specific requirements. Valkyrie Enterprises states that it provides equal employment opportunity. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision options; company-paid life and disability insurance; a 401(k) with match; education reimbursement; company-paid holidays; and paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. The posting defines equivalent experience as an additional four years of experience in place of the bachelor’s degree.
At least four years of program or project management experience; an additional four years of experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
Working knowledge of project management principles, including detecting and resolving conflicts and risks to keep projects within budget and schedule.
Familiarity with financial reporting and delivery of project financial status.
Documented and demonstrated technical background and leadership skills.
Working knowledge of drawings, shipyard operations, Navy operations, NAVSEA instructions, WAF and Tagout requirements, and general AIT contractor operations.
General working knowledge of computers and technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Ability to build a QA workbook or work package.
Ability to provide technical, administrative, and operational leadership for assigned tasks, including subcontractor and vendor management at the site.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Organizational skills and computer literacy.
Prior project management experience leading teams of 10 or more people.
History of assignments on multiple ship classes.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Ability to gain access to private and public shipyards and Naval installations.
For applicable travel and facility access, ability to obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID, by the start of the position.

Nice To Haves

Prior Navy E-7–E-9 experience.
PMP certification.
Experience using Microsoft Project to write proposals.
Previous experience reading or developing drawings for Navy and MSC ships.
Passport holder.
Knowledge of corrosion control, painting, and top coating.

Responsibilities

Serve as the direct liaison among the Program Manager, Site Supervisor, government customer (OSIC), host shipyard facility, ship’s force, subcontractors and vendors, and/or local RMC.
Plan, budget, execute, monitor, control, and document all aspects of assigned projects.
Work with the Program Manager to keep assigned projects within scope and direction and on schedule.
Preplan upcoming AIT projects, including creating QA workbooks, estimating work, and preparing project, monthly, weekly, and daily work plans.
Oversee the quality of personnel on assigned projects, including subcontractors and vendors, and track subcontractor and vendor hours.
Research project materials; create bills of material; purchase, track, and kit materials; and coordinate material movement to and from projects.
Produce and maintain integrated schedules through project completion and report project progress at least weekly.
Establish manning requirements for assigned projects.
Perform RMMCO check-in and check-out for assigned projects.
Attend project meetings as required.
Develop and implement corrosion control programs and strategies.
Conduct corrosion risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
Oversee inspection and monitoring of corrosion control systems.
Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure proper installation and maintenance of corrosion control measures.
Review and analyze corrosion data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to corrosion control.
Train and mentor staff on corrosion control best practices.
Prepare reports and presentations on corrosion control activities and results.
Stay current on corrosion control industry best practices and regulations.
Inspect surfaces for imperfections or damage and clean surfaces using appropriate tools and materials.
Provide technical, administrative, and operational leadership for assigned tasks, including on-site subcontractor and vendor management.
Travel up to 50% nationwide, including internationally as needed.