Program Manager - New Construction

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

21h

About The Position

REPORTS TO: Vice President New Construction Surface Ship Programs SUPERVISES: Directly and Indirectly: Senior Project Managers Program Engineer Deputy Program Manager Project and Program Coordinators AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Principal (single point of) contact with the customer for all issues. Manage customer relationship Reporting to customer in terms of the contract Manage any Prime or Sub relationships that exist Construction of vessels Manage resources to ensure delivery in accordance with cost, schedule, quality, and safety objectives. Manage contract administration, specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements as they apply to ship construction. Planning / Scheduling Key event Milestones Critical path analysis Progress payments Estimating Design and configuration management Manage design to ensure that deliverables are sufficient to support the project schedule. Manages all aspects of design, configuration management, document control, and production support. Contract change management / control Working level understanding of the contract performance reporting. Oversees procurement of materials and equipment. Order placement, on-time delivery from suppliers, quality assurance from suppliers Assist with identification and resolution of material and equipment issues. Classification and inspection authority relationship Product is built to specification and regulatory requirements. Test and evaluation programs QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: 4 year degree relating to engineering technologies preferred 15 years of related experience and training Proven record of military marine program management A sound knowledge of the military marine construction industry A proven track record with experience in the marine industry in engineering / fabrication / operation 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 TOOLS: None DIRECTION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to assign work DISCRETION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to correct and discipline, recommend pay increase, transfers, promotions, discharges, and process grievances. LIAISES WITH: All levels of Austal organization. Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SupShip) representatives. Navy Program Office USCG Project Residence Office ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance. Candidates must be able to provide proof of US Person status. Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.

Requirements

4 year degree relating to engineering technologies preferred
15 years of related experience and training
Proven record of military marine program management
A sound knowledge of the military marine construction industry
A proven track record with experience in the marine industry in engineering / fabrication / operation
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
Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of US Person status.

Responsibilities

Principal (single point of) contact with the customer for all issues.
Manage customer relationship
Reporting to customer in terms of the contract
Manage any Prime or Sub relationships that exist
Construction of vessels
Manage resources to ensure delivery in accordance with cost, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
Manage contract administration, specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements as they apply to ship construction.
Planning / Scheduling
Key event Milestones
Critical path analysis
Progress payments
Estimating
Design and configuration management
Manage design to ensure that deliverables are sufficient to support the project schedule.
Manages all aspects of design, configuration management, document control, and production support.
Contract change management / control
Working level understanding of the contract performance reporting.
Oversees procurement of materials and equipment.
Order placement, on-time delivery from suppliers, quality assurance from suppliers
Assist with identification and resolution of material and equipment issues.
Classification and inspection authority relationship
Product is built to specification and regulatory requirements.
Test and evaluation programs