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REPORTS TO: Vice President New Construction Surface Ship Programs
SUPERVISES:
Directly and Indirectly:
Senior Project Managers
Program Engineer
Deputy Program Manager
Project and Program Coordinators
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Principal (single point of) contact with the customer for all issues.
Manage customer relationship
Reporting to customer in terms of the contract
Manage any Prime or Sub relationships that exist
Construction of vessels
Manage resources to ensure delivery in accordance with cost, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
Manage contract administration, specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements as they apply to ship construction.
Planning / Scheduling
Key event
Milestones
Critical path analysis
Progress payments
Estimating
Design and configuration management
Manage design to ensure that deliverables are sufficient to support the project schedule.
Manages all aspects of design, configuration management, document control, and production support.
Contract change management / control
Working level understanding of the contract performance reporting.
Oversees procurement of materials and equipment.
Order placement, on-time delivery from suppliers, quality assurance from suppliers
Assist with identification and resolution of material and equipment issues.
Classification and inspection authority relationship
Product is built to specification and regulatory requirements.
Test and evaluation programs
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
4 year degree relating to engineering technologies preferred
15 years of related experience and training
Proven record of military marine program management
A sound knowledge of the military marine construction industry
A proven track record with experience in the marine industry in engineering / fabrication / operation
Proven ability to set tasks for self and others
Ability to listen to staff and customers and act appropriately
Excellent communication skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, contract specifications, and major equipment specifications.
Ability to check own work
TOOLS: None
DIRECTION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to assign work
DISCRETION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to correct and discipline, recommend pay increase, transfers, promotions, discharges, and process grievances.
LIAISES WITH:
All levels of Austal organization.
Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SupShip) representatives.
Navy Program Office
USCG Project Residence Office
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of US Person status.
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.
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