Job Description

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 EXERCISEDFull 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.