Government Program Manager #ESF2813

ExpertHiring•Palatka, FL

6d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Government Program Manager manages shipbuilding and repair projects from contract award through final delivery. The role is with a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company specializing in commercial aluminum and steel vessels and supporting commercial and Department of Defense projects. The position is located in Palatka, Florida and is full-time. The manager develops project schedules, budgets, labor plans, resource allocations, and milestones; ensures compliance with federal, DoD, and NAVSEA requirements; and serves as the primary contact for government representatives, company leadership, and subcontractors. The role tracks project costs and profitability, oversees subcontractor performance, coordinates quality and safety activities, and identifies risks that could affect cost, schedule, technical execution, or compliance.

Requirements

5–10+ years of project management experience in shipbuilding, marine, ship repair, or heavy industrial environments.
Experience managing government-funded projects or government contracts.
Experience coordinating functions such as engineering, production, procurement, quality, and subcontractors.
Strong project scheduling, budget management, cost tracking, and risk management experience.
Ability to interpret contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), technical specifications, and engineering drawings.
Experience managing project documentation, reporting, inspections, and customer deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with DoD or NAVSEA programs.
US Navy, military vessel, defense contractor, or government shipyard project experience.
PMP certification.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
Familiarity with ERP systems, Microsoft Project, Excel, and project reporting tools.
Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems and shipyard safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage shipbuilding and repair projects from contract award through final delivery.
Develop project schedules, budgets, labor plans, resource allocations, and milestones.
Ensure projects comply with federal, Department of Defense (DoD), and NAVSEA requirements.
Serve as the main contact for government representatives, leadership, and subcontractors.
Track labor hours, material costs, expenditures, invoices, and project profitability.
Monitor subcontractor performance, deliverables, schedules, and quality.
Coordinate inspections, testing, acceptance, ISO 9001 requirements, OSHA compliance, and shipyard safety.
Identify schedule delays, cost overruns, technical issues, and compliance risks before they affect delivery.