Project Manager
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Austal USA is a global defense prime contractor and a designer and manufacturer of defense and commercial ships. For more than 27 years Austal has been a leader in the design, construction and maintenance of revolutionary ships for governments, navies and ferry operators around the world. More than 255 vessels have been delivered in that time. POSITION: Project Manager-Singapore REPORTS TO: General Manager- Singapore SUPERVISES: Assigned Project Leads, Project Coordinators & Contractors Matrix Organizational Support Leads related to Singapore Homeport Operations AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for managing the Project Team consisting of Project Coordinators and matrix organization functional team to ensure efficient execution of CMAV & PMAV, other service and repair work per contract. Leads the development of an executable Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with focus on logical sequence. Monitors work being executed against the baseline schedule and budgets Able to adapt to a dynamic environment, while simultaneously maintaining a cohesive schedule, integrity of activity links in IMS and established costs Identifies required team composition for Project Team as well as provides input to the Matrix functional support teams' composition. Efficiently orchestrates all Austal and subcontractor labor to ensure schedule and cost expectations are met Assigns agreed labor and material costs to IMS activities which is used to develop appropriate labor and material planning and timing of expenditures for both. Works with prime contractor to ensure the Prime's IMS as related to Austal activities is correctly and effectively incorporated to their schedule. Develops and monitors project specific labor and materials requirements and their availability in support of the IMS Ensures weekly status accurately depicts percent complete, remaining labor and material costs and that it is input into the Austal status tool for proper estimated at completion (EAC) costs Leads team to effectively identify services needed before task execution, in support of Austal related activities Maintains effective deck plate working relationships across the functional team, prime contractor, subcontractors, ships force and local communities. Creates and maintains project specific metrics and financial health data, identifying and communicating risk, areas of concern and steps being taken to mitigate negative impact, to the PM. Prepares and presents weekly Executive Review report which accurately portray project status, issues with mitigation plans, financial health, schedule compliance, risk and opportunity in addition to identifying areas where the Prime team indicates signs of risk to the program success. Prepares and presents Navy Brief weekly addressing metrics in support of the IMS, Austal responsible, design packages and materials and issues which pose risk to the schedule. Oversees the preparation of Scopes of Work and subsequent bidder selection under the governance of assigned procurement resources, along with appropriate make buy analysis using Austal labor and reviews with PM as directed. Establishes and maintains positive rapport with USN counterparts while practicing respectful assertiveness achieving Navy mission objectives and operating within Austal's funded scope ensuring growth work is properly tasked and funded. Pursues and anticipates emergent work items and associated tasking Meets daily with the project team, Hull Lead meetings, to review open issues, actions required in support of cost and schedule, identifying and tracking items which may impact cost and or schedule, while maintaining the Daily Actions Log. Monitors housekeeping standards and assigns areas of responsibilities, Compliance to PPE requirements, safe behavior as appropriate to Austal responsible work items. Works with Prime contractor on areas outside of responsibilities to ensure a safe working environment for all. Maintains records of quality, OQE, TIPs etc. as evidence of task completion IAW the requirements. Able to function as Project Manager in the planning and support of the prime contractor role while also capable of performing duties as Project Manager with Austal as the prime contractor. Off-site travel is required and is estimated to potentially make up to 30% of work time. Project Manager / team support may be tasked by the government to support planned under way events as well. Some additional overseas travel is a possible although no travel to declared warzones is anticipated. Oversee the Contract Administration of the service and repair program for ships once they arrive in Singapore, maintaining strict cost and quality controls over the process. Create and disseminate Post Delivery information/lessons learned to the appropriate personnel allowing for real time corrections. Practices awareness of the bigger picture while reinforcing the meticulous execution of project specific items. Any other requirements as assigned by the PM QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: Able to provide proof of US Citizenship to obtain US Security Clearance or CAC Card 10+ year's demonstrated ship repair leadership experience required. 10+ year's combined leadership experience in shipyards, ship repair facilities and/or USN. Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend ship construction drawings, schematics, technical manuals and equipment operational manuals with ability to adopt the information to live system repair, maintenance and operation. Proficient in the use of personal computers and experienced in using Microsoft Office products including MS Project. Must have extensive knowledge (greater than 10 years) of shipyard service and repair practices and operational principles of the shipbuilding process with a sound knowledge of all shipyard disciplines and support services, or equivalent USN operations and leadership experience. Prior Home Port repair/modification experience desired. Must have fundamental technical understanding of ships propulsion systems, electrical power generation and auxiliaries related to marine vessels. Has demonstrated knowledge and practical experience with HM&E systems and understands the relationship of systems within the design. Previous experience with LCS Independence class ships preferred TOOLS: None DIRECTION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to manage and assign work as it pertains to the project DISCRETION EXERCISED: This individual will have subcontracting oversite and is responsible for the performance of subcontractors/vendors in the execution of project related work. Full discretionary authority to correct and discipline, recommend pay increases, and process grievances of Project employees assigned under this individual. LIAISES WITH: Program Management Engineering Production Supply Chain Management New Construction management SOSGC representatives Navy Program Office ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: Must be able to obtain and hold a TWIC clearance granted by TSA Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance, Navy base and shipyard accesses. Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older. 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 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific physical requirements include the following: Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Perform prolonged standing. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). Ability to work at heights above 12' while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures. Ability to enter 18 x 36 openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. Able to utilize adequate visual skills. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat and cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. SAFETY Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. 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-###-####. Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 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. Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA's facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard's Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA's service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA's San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.