LCAC Project Manager

Walashek•Norfolk, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The LCAC Project Manager oversees Walashek's LCAC Program for the East Coast executing Delivery Orders received on our LCAC/SSC prime contract with the US Navy. This also includes providing of strategic guidance to superintendents and lead foremen as well as assisting with business development for the Regional Manager. Responsibilities will include the oversight of all applicable projects that affect program and organizational strategies, goals and tactics. This position reports directly to the Regional Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering or similar disciplines
10 + years of experience in ship repair/ fabrication experience, particularly with LCACs and/or SSCs
Ability to obtain DBIDS Credentials for access to USN Facilities.
Possess a valid driver's license
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to multitask
Strong computer skills and proficient in all Microsoft Office suite applications
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines
Ability to understand and administer OSHA and NAVSEA requirements

Responsibilities

Defines, develops, and maintains production execution for projects within assigned program.
Maintains close support to assigned customers, and monitors market forces that impact program.
Maintains pro-active stance to keep and increase market share within the program footprint.
Supports Human Resource and Corporate objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; participate in audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
Meets financial objectives by forecasting project and program requirements; preparing an annual budget for assigned program; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Approve purchases/expenditures related to projects/contracts.
Meet margin goals for projects.
Monitor expenditures against revenue for projects/contracts.
Monitor project schedules and command changes to project performance as necessary in order to meet schedules.
Monitor customer satisfaction during and after projects.
Creates project work plans with input from foremen and Estimating Departments and revises as required.
Identifies resources needed and enlists or assigns responsibilities to other team members.
Develop and disperse project budgets to Superiors and Subordinates.
Holds and directs a pre-job meeting with project staff (Production, QA, Procurement) to ensure understanding of scope and requirements for day-to-day management of projects.
Manages day-to-day operations and ensures that production personnel within program are providing safe, quality customer service on-time and on-budget.
Investigate deviances in man/hour projections and revenue projections to determine cause (change in scope, poor performance, other) to minimize exposure or recognize source of additional revenue.
Perform an overall job analysis with Production and Estimating Departments to review performance and establish standards for future work.