Program Supervisor - Construction Support

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

The COLUMBIA Program is Electric Boat's largest and most important construction program and you can be part of the team that leads it! Construction efforts on the COLUMBIA Program are ramping up, and we need exceptional people to lead the program. The ideal candidate is well organized, an excellent communicator, thinks strategically while also being able to tactically address issues professionally. The selected candidate is a self-starter, bringing new and innovative ideas to the Groton COLUMBIA Construction Program. This position is a tremendous opportunity to learn about all functional areas of the company, while also contributing to a key enterprise need. The Construction Program Office is currently seeking an experienced Technical Program Supervisor to lead planning and execution activities associated with the Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) for COLUMBIA. This role will be responsible for coordinating across engineering, construction, facilities, and supply chain organizations to ensure the successful planning and execution of PSA activities following initial delivery. The ideal candidate will be a strong integrator who can operate across multiple organizations, develop executable plans, and serve as the primary interface with the customer during this critical phase of the program lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering
4+ years of professional experience supporting construction and/or test activities
Demonstrated understanding of or experience in construction management, project execution, or related field
Has ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance
Understanding of construction, certification, and delivery
Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and project management skills
Strong oral presentation and written communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Insatiable curiosity for learning new things
Ability to be a good team player while being also able to act independently when needed
Illustrated examples of being a reliable decision maker
Strong computer skills
Relentless focus on continuous improvement and performance optimization

Nice To Haves

Proven record of planning and leading cross-functional projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience with naval shipbuilding, submarine programs, or major maintenance availabilities
Understanding of ship construction, operation, and/or planning
Experience with waterfront operations, docking, or shipyard facilities planning
Familiarity with government contracting environments and customer interface responsibilities

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary program office representative and interface with the customer for PSA planning and execution activities.
Communicate status, risks, and recovery plans to senior leadership and customer stakeholders.
Develop and execute the overall PSA planning strategy, including:
Contracting strategy development
Work deferral process development and governance
Work evaluation and adjudication processes
PSA scheduling and integration of work scope within the availability window
Determination and coordination of the PSA execution location
Coordinate with facilities, waterfront operations, and naval architecture teams to ensure an executable plan exists for:
Vessel docking or mooring
Required waterfront infrastructure and support services
Ensure adequate space is available to support PSA execution and the project team.
Coordinate with engineering organizations to understand the status of design completion and identify potential impacts to construction and PSA work scope.
Work with materials management and supply chain teams to identify and procure long-lead material required to support PSA execution.
Establish and lead a cross-functional Change Management Team to evaluate, adjudicate, and scope work required for end-game delivery and PSA.
Ensure configuration changes, deferred work, and emergent work are properly evaluated and incorporated into execution plans.
Develop and implement program metrics to monitor PSA planning progress and execution readiness.
Track key performance indicators related to schedule, work scope stability, material readiness, and execution risk.