Deputy Program Manager - New Construction

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the Program Manager in overseeing new construction programs, acting as a key liaison with customers and managing various relationships including prime and sub-contractors. The position involves significant responsibility in bid and proposal efforts, ensuring contractual compliance, managing program resources, identifying and mitigating risks, and overseeing procurement of materials and equipment. The Deputy Program Manager also plays a role in ensuring design compliance and supporting estimating initiatives.

Requirements

4-year degree (relating to engineering technologies preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years of related experience and training.
Proven record of military and commercial marine program management.
A sound knowledge of the marine construction industry.
Proven ability to set tasks for self and others.
Ability to listen to staff and customers and act appropriately.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, contract specifications, and major equipment specifications.
Ability to check own work.
Position requires travel of up to 20% of the time.
Candidates must meet employment eligibility guidelines: 18 years of age or older, able to provide proof of US Person Status, no felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years, no felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years, willing to submit to a drug screen, willing to submit to a background check.

Nice To Haves

4-year degree (relating to engineering technologies preferred)

Responsibilities

Support Program Manager in acting as the point of contact with the customer for all issues.
Manage customer relationships and report to the customer in terms of the contract.
Manage any Prime or Sub relationships that exist.
Support Business Development for preparation of all assigned proposals, ensuring accuracy, compliance, competitiveness, and executability.
Manage contract administration, specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements.
Manage program resources to ensure full utilization of team members.
Develop and maintain program resource forecast demands.
Identify and mitigate program-specific risks and identify and maximize program opportunities.
Review estimates for accuracy and support labor estimates, material estimates, and make/buy reviews.
Coordinate with the change management team to execute changes in support of program requirements.
Manage procurement of materials and equipment, including order placement, on-time delivery, and supplier performance.
Oversee design to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
Support the Estimating Business System initiative to ensure Basis of Estimates are in accordance with DFARs Cost Estimating System Requirements.