Work Integration Manager

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•Bremerton, WA

10d•$79,280 - $104,055•Onsite

About The Position

The Work Integration Manager is the primary interface among Projects, Production, Scheduling, and Quality Assurance, and is an integral part of the Project Management Team. The role provides schedule integration during advance planning and execution and oversees Work Controls and the Work Authorization process. It guides Schedulers and Area Managers, communicates scheduling problem areas to the project team, and develops options for resolving them. The position requires in-depth knowledge, independent and complex analysis, concept formulation, identification of new methods, and service as a primary customer contact. The role reports to the Ship Manager and has direct reports. The Work Integration Manager develops and maintains integrated project schedules for ship repair work, coordinating with internal teams, customers, and government affiliations. The position reviews project documents and drawings, incorporates client constraints, evaluates schedule impacts and work trends, and prepares executive-level materials and briefings. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is essential. The role may require travel, overtime, work aboard vessels and in drydocks, and work in tanks and confined spaces while wearing personal protective equipment. The work environment may be dirty, dusty, hot or cold, and noisy; typical noise levels at the facility are moderate. The stated annual pay range is $79,280–$104,055. NASSCO anticipates offers between the minimum and midpoint of the range, with offers influenced by experience, abilities, knowledge, and other listed factors. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, other voluntary insurance, paid vacation accrued from the date of hire, seven paid holidays, one personal day per year, a 401(k) match, and tuition and training reimbursement.

Requirements

Typically, a related MA/MS degree and two years of directly related experience; or a related BA/BS degree and two years of directly related experience; or an AA/AS degree and four years of directly related experience; or eight years of directly related experience.
Strong management skills in cost management, scheduling, planning, personnel management, quality assurance, work controls, and safety awareness.
Proven experience with Propulsion Plant Systems, Centralized Control System operations, and Diesel Generators, and experience managing ships through final completion phases, including Sea Trials, Delivery, and the Guarantee Period.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Proficiency in activity definition and sequencing, critical-path analysis, resource loading and leveling, and work breakdown structures.
Working knowledge and understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) scheduling and ship repair processes, procedures, and system requirements.
Expert ability to communicate effectively with other disciplines or groups and resolve conflicts.
Ability to lead teams and supervise and manage projects.
Ability to read drawings, blueprints, standard items, and work-item specifications.
Must be a U.S. citizen and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC) and a security clearance.
Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel.
Must have reliable attendance and punctuality and be available for overtime as required.
Must be able to physically transit all facility areas, go aboard marine vessels and drydocks, climb ladders, and work in tanks and confined spaces.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment and work in areas that may be dirty, dusty, hot or cold, and noisy.
Must regularly be able to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and talk and hear; good eye-hand coordination is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual Vol IV Chapter 10, Tagout Users-Manual, Navy E-tagout, and NSI 009-024.
Knowledge of the US Navy Ship Force Command structure.

Responsibilities

Review project contract documents and drawings to determine project scope and develop schedules.
Organize work scope into major categories and define deliverables and milestones.
Determine timelines for deliverables.
Sequence major work and test priorities into a logical schedule.
Determine critical paths for overall project completion and modify them based on prevailing conditions.
Develop workarounds to overcome critical-path obstacles.
Routinely integrate, review, and validate critical relationships with primary parties and government affiliations to support compliance and recommend changes to the master schedule.
Receive client constraints, integrate them into the project schedule, and evaluate schedule impacts.
Assist in developing the current baseline for ship equipment supporting Combat Systems and Propulsion equipment light-off.
Coordinate with Schedulers, Work Control, Project Managers, Production, Contracts, Planning, and Estimators to ensure information is appropriately represented in the integrated schedule.
Evaluate work trends and provide recommendations.
Review work for accuracy and completion status.
Develop executive-level products for varied audiences using multiple data sources.
Attend Event Readiness and other meetings to represent NASSCO PMT.
Oversee Work Control personnel and processes to ensure correct work isolation and authorization.
Provide schedule-integration guidance during advance planning and execution, communicate scheduling problem areas to the project team, and offer problem-resolution options.
Prepare and deliver briefings to groups and individuals and develop technical documents and guidelines supporting project execution.
Lead, supervise, and manage teams and projects.