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Government Program Manager - Shipbuilding & Defense Projects

Talent Search PROPalatka, Florida

$100,000 - $125,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
PMP
Career level
Director
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$100,000-$125,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Government Program Manager | Shipbuilding & Defense Projects

Location: Palatka, FloridaSalary: $100,000–$125,000 per yearSchedule: Full-time

Lead complex shipbuilding and marine repair projects where schedule, cost, quality, and government contract compliance all matter. This role puts you at the center of commercial and Department of Defense projects for a growing shipbuilding company specializing in aluminum and steel vessels, with room to build your career in a specialized industry.

What You’ll Get

  • $100,000–$125,000 annual salary

  • Opportunity to manage projects supporting commercial and Department of Defense customers

  • Career advancement potential with a growing shipbuilding and marine repair business

  • Benefits available through the employer

What You’ll Do

  • Manage government shipbuilding and repair projects from contract award through final delivery.

  • Build and maintain project schedules, budgets, labor plans, resource allocations, and milestones.

  • Ensure compliance with federal, DoD, and NAVSEA requirements.

  • Serve as the primary contact for government representatives, company leadership, and subcontractors.

  • Track labor, materials, invoices, expenditures, and project profitability.

  • Coordinate engineering, production, procurement, quality, and subcontractor activities.

  • Oversee inspections, testing, acceptance, quality requirements, and shipyard safety.

  • Identify and manage schedule delays, cost overruns, technical issues, and compliance risks.

  • Maintain project documentation, reporting, and customer deliverables.

What You Bring

  • 5–10+ years of project management experience in shipbuilding, marine, ship repair, or heavy industrial environments.

  • Experience managing government-funded projects or government contracts.

  • Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and subcontractors.

  • Strong scheduling, budgeting, cost-control, and risk-management skills.

  • Ability to interpret contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), technical specifications, and engineering drawings.

  • Experience managing project records, reports, inspections, and customer deliverables.

Preferred

  • Direct DoD or NAVSEA program experience.

  • Experience with U.S. Navy vessels, defense contractors, or government shipyards.

  • PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification.

  • Familiarity with ERP systems, Microsoft Project, Excel, ISO 9001, and shipyard safety requirements.

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This job at Talent Search PRO is located in Palatka, Florida, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Talent Search PRO?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $100,000 and $125,000 per year.
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Talent Search PRO lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Talent Search PRO?
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What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is PMP. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Talent Search PRO for this role?
Talent Search PRO offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, and Paid Vacation for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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