Head of Project Management

Job Description
Position Title: Project Manager
Reports To: Vice President of Programs
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Project Manager (PM) to join our Project Management team. The Project Manager will report to the Vice President of Programs and is responsible for the management and execution of commercial and military ship repair contracts ranging from $1M and up to $100M in value. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment with full responsibility for the successful outcome of his/her project. The PM must be an excellent communicator and leader to establish and maintain working relationships with different stakeholders, including owners, managers, estimators, engineers, subcontractors, supervisors, and production workers. The PM must have experience and knowledge of government contracts, estimating methods, project scheduling, and be comfortable negotiating contract changes with the customer. Additionally, the PM should have experience onboard ships as well as experience with traditional marine engineering and shipboard equipment. The PM will need to read and understand complex work specifications, diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, test procedures, and NAVSEA Standard Items. The Project Manager must be knowledgeable of Project Management principles such as scheduling and work sequencing, risk management, performance management, and change management. The PM must be effective in scheduling and coordinating multiple resources such as labor, equipment, material, and subcontract support. The PM must be capable of conducting daily and weekly meetings with all stakeholders ranging from executive management to customers. These meetings may include production meetings, weekly progress meetings, conferences, and formal reviews.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The focal point for customer interaction to manage ship repair contracts while ensuring schedule and cost are met

Supervises project management staff

Coordinates changes to contract to ensure timely implementation and completion

Interfaces with vessel’s stakeholders on day-to-day matters

Education, Training & Skills

Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience

Minimum requirement of 10 years of ship repair or marine industry experience

Minimum requirement of 5 years of project management experience

PMP certification desirable

Knowledge of managing federal contracts

Knowledge of shipboard tag‑out procedures and government Work Authorization (WAF) controls

Previous experience or training in work sequencing and scheduling

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project or similar scheduling software

Qualification / Requirements

Must show proof of legal right to work in the United States and U.S. Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access

Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Must be able to obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites

All candidates must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening and background check before employment begins.

Valid State of Hawaii drivers’ license in good standing, class 3 or higher

Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of shiftMust be flexible in work hours

Employee Expectations

Committed to the company values and adheres to all policies and procedures

Performs duties of his/her job as assigned

Maintains a positive and respectful attitude and conducts herself/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner, treating customers and co‑workers courteously and respectfully

Communicates regularly with Officers, Managers & Supervisors about the different divisions and department’s issues

Consistently be on time for work, meetings and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due dates

Maintains assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fashion

Maintains and ensures the safety of all assigned equipment

Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards

Meet productivity goals and quality standards as set by management

Additional Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise or delete information in this job description. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at‑will” employment relationship.

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