Project Manager

Austal•Mobile, AL

36d

About The Position

REPORTS TO: Senior Project Manager or Director of Projects SUPERVISES: Project Coordinators Project Functional Leads AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the project team functional leads to ensure production tasks are carried out in accordance with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Ensures that the vessel construction processes are carried out to plan and to budget. Leads the Project Team consisting of Project Coordinators and the functional department leads (including major subcontractor leads) assigned to the construction project. Focuses the sequencing of work and monitors progress against the baseline schedule and budget Conducts weekly Project Team meetings to review and report on progress against the baseline schedule, critical path, and budget; procurement status; project risk; resource requirements; weight management; review of corrective action; and general business. Identifies and manages project specific risks. Ensures vessel and team preparedness in support of execution of the trials agenda Responsible for the construction of vessels on time and on budget. Monitor all Project specific labor and material budgets, forecasts, and actuals; and liaises with the Program Manager, Material Program Manager, Program Engineer, and other project stakeholders throughout the project on any cost or schedule issues. Ensure a prompt implementation of schedules and resource plans by all departments. Monitor all schedules and resource plans and resolve any abnormalities with the Functional Leads. During construction monitor housekeeping standards, compliance to PPE and safe behaviour and assign housekeeping responsibilities, as appropriate, to ensure a good, safe working environment for all trades. Ensure a smooth interaction between all Departments and external contractors and resolve any areas of conflict that may hinder the progress of the construction schedule. Supply input to all contract changes affecting construction and manage efficient shipboard incorporation of approved changes. Maintain and manage the project issue/action item list. Ensure vessel preparedness for each project milestone and manage/maintain applicable readiness review checklists and briefs for review with customer representatives. Liaise with Marketing and PR for VIP tours, photo shoots, Open Days etc. Monitor quality standards and give feedback to the Functional Leads. Monitor weight abuse on board vessels. Responsible for vessel security and preparations for heavy weather. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with onsite customer representatives and counterparts. Manage direct report compliance with Austal procedures and employee handbook. Identify and support program management in resolving instances of Loss, Theft, Damage, or Destroyed CFE/GFE. Support turnover of projects to Post Delivery through the appropriate turnover procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management or Engineering Technology and 6 years managing shipbuilding/repair, construction, manufacturing or industrial projects
10 years of experience in managing shipbuilding/repair, construction, manufacturing or industrial projects accepted in lieu of above experience
Completion of a recognised project management course with a complete understanding of the principles of earned value, scheduling is preferred.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older at time of application Able to provide proof of US Person Status No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check
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.

Responsibilities

Manage the project team functional leads to ensure production tasks are carried out in accordance with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Ensures that the vessel construction processes are carried out to plan and to budget.
Leads the Project Team consisting of Project Coordinators and the functional department leads (including major subcontractor leads) assigned to the construction project.
Focuses the sequencing of work and monitors progress against the baseline schedule and budget
Conducts weekly Project Team meetings to review and report on progress against the baseline schedule, critical path, and budget; procurement status; project risk; resource requirements; weight management; review of corrective action; and general business.
Identifies and manages project specific risks.
Ensures vessel and team preparedness in support of execution of the trials agenda
Responsible for the construction of vessels on time and on budget.
Monitor all Project specific labor and material budgets, forecasts, and actuals; and liaises with the Program Manager, Material Program Manager, Program Engineer, and other project stakeholders throughout the project on any cost or schedule issues.
Ensure a prompt implementation of schedules and resource plans by all departments.
Monitor all schedules and resource plans and resolve any abnormalities with the Functional Leads.
During construction monitor housekeeping standards, compliance to PPE and safe behaviour and assign housekeeping responsibilities, as appropriate, to ensure a good, safe working environment for all trades.
Ensure a smooth interaction between all Departments and external contractors and resolve any areas of conflict that may hinder the progress of the construction schedule.
Supply input to all contract changes affecting construction and manage efficient shipboard incorporation of approved changes.
Maintain and manage the project issue/action item list.
Ensure vessel preparedness for each project milestone and manage/maintain applicable readiness review checklists and briefs for review with customer representatives.
Liaise with Marketing and PR for VIP tours, photo shoots, Open Days etc.
Monitor quality standards and give feedback to the Functional Leads.
Monitor weight abuse on board vessels.
Responsible for vessel security and preparations for heavy weather.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with onsite customer representatives and counterparts.
Manage direct report compliance with Austal procedures and employee handbook.
Identify and support program management in resolving instances of Loss, Theft, Damage, or Destroyed CFE/GFE.
Support turnover of projects to Post Delivery through the appropriate turnover procedures.