Hull Project Manager

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.

Purpose  

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not an employment contract. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards recommended for the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, modify, or reduce the position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements described should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive or comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are associated with this job. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding. The headings in this Job Description are for convenience only.

Functions

Responsible for successfully managing the execution of the production activities of the build schedule for the assigned hull.  Ensures the established program objectives and contract specifications are completed on schedule and within budget while still maintaining quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described.

• Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ensures Program Management stays informed of Hull’s progress and challenges. 
• Assures appropriate daily project staffing.  Audits reports and monitors job progress to ensure that manpower utilization and allocation meet job requirements and bid expectations.  Makes appropriate changes as necessary.
• Reviews relevant cost data, quality, and capability for performing work internally versus subcontracting to outside suppliers and vendors.  Responsible for make/buy determinations for products or services thorough analysis of relevant information.
• Develop, communicate, and drive the project schedule.
• Drive safety and cleanliness on the project.
• Investigate safety hazards and manage all other risks by implementing appropriate corrective action.
• Report on progress and related metrics as established.
• Collaborate with superintendents to address construction challenges and determine the best path forward.
• Initiate and maintain cooperation with customers and other stakeholders to facilitate project activities and ensure expected project performance.
• Represent the company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings as needed.
• Work with Purchasing and Engineering to ensure proper material identification and timely delivery of materials to complete the project.
• Perform duties of Control Account Manager for multiple accounts on assigned projects.
• Maintain a commitment to and promote the Quality Policy.
• Abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the direct supervision of the assigned Hull Team.

Reporting Relationship

• This position will report to the Program Manager.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: 3-6 years of professional experience working within a Project Management capacity, in the maritime construction or repair industry.  Minimum of 10 years cumulative experience in the Shipbuilding/Repair industry, or Shipyard new construction experience, preferably on ABS classed vessels, and other US Navy or US Coast Guard Programs, or using American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) naval vessel rules (NVR) requirements highly preferred.  High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus basic knowledge of vessel structure, welding techniques, pipefitting, electrical installation/termination, machine alignment, and paint desired. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  Knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and OSHA regulations is desired.

Skills: Intermediate-level Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook experience.  Requires the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, general business periodicals, professional documents, Company policies/procedures, and governmental regulations.  Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior employees, management, and government officials.  The ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with employees at all levels and the ability to multi-task.  Ability to work both independently and as part of the project team with the ability to exercise diplomacy and tact.

Behavioral Attributes:  Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Integrity, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and multi-tasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate, such as in an office environment.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job will operate in multiple environments, including a professional office environment, and Shipboard during the production, outfit, test, and delivery phases of each Ship. The employee must be able to work in a ship production environment, including climbing, entering tanks and voids, etc., in all weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I have reviewed and fully understand the job description.  I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions described herein, under all conditions as described.   

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.