Project Manager I (SYSR)

Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc. Mission Readiness Group is seeking a full time Project Manager I for Shipyard Services and Repair Department in Portsmouth, VA.

Summary: Project Manager I is the onsite project primary point-of-contact. With full authority, accountability and responsibility, this position manages all aspects of assigned ship maintenance, modernization, repair, safety and compliance projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, estimates, negotiates, staffs, manages work execution, and reconciles final billings on assigned projects. As the top decision maker on the project, resolves any internal issues that arise over the productive and safe management of the project. Leads the post-project review to capture lessons learned which are applicable to future projects.

• Meets or exceeds customers’ realistic expectations for quality, productivity and safety on projects, and works with the customer to facilitate any changes in project scope and cost. Resolves issues on a day-to-day basis with customers, owners, port authorities, and other project stakeholders.

• Represents the company fairly and consistently when interacting with customers.

• Works closely with the Estimating Department to develop estimates for regional work.

• Interprets specifications, plans project sequencing and coordinates the various phases of the project to prevent delays and avoid rework. Ensures that change order requests and condition found reports (CFRs) are properly written, and approves them before submittal to the customer.

• Writes timely and accurate documentation of each job and contributes accordingly to final written specifications. Confers with supervision to resolve problems and to improve company processes and procedures.

• Plans, coordinates and directs production activities for assigned projects. Through subordinate supervision, assures appropriate daily project staffing.

• Monitors job progress to ensure that manpower utilization and allocation meets job requirements and bid expectation. Makes appropriate changes as necessary.

• At time of bid package preparation, works closely with estimating team. Evaluates, sets up, and manages subcontracts for support work on awarded projects.

• Oversees and coordinates the operations of the assigned worksite location.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with vendors, customers, and labor unions.

• Coordinates and assures appropriate purchasing and shipping and receiving processes are used for tools, equipment, and other products needed at the regional location.

• Identifies, assesses and analyzes any risk(s) and/or issues that may compromise the successful completion of the project, and develop plans and actions that will remove or minimize risk.

• Identifies changes in work scope to ensure appropriate planning measures are being taken including the customers inputs for reassessing, renegotiating, and amending the scope of work, schedules and budgets.

• Provides Project Safety inspections and assessments where requirements cannot be met by trade representatives.

• Represents the company as the “Safety Representative” qualified to accomplish the fire prevention and housekeeping inspection meeting the requirements of NSI 009-07

• Monitors/assists production with Injury/Illness reporting and reports information to the EHS Administrator of injury/illness reporting.

• Performs in-process work surveillances, safety surveillances and conducts final work-package review (for Production final review) after work-completion for EHS related required OQE.

• Assists Program Managers, Project Managers, and Supervisors/Foreman in the understanding of NAVSEA Standard Item and other customer related requirements to ensure work is conducted accurately and safely.

• Performs Job Safety Analysis/Job Hazard Analysis and prepare JSA/JHAs

• Monitors compliance with company Environmental, Health and Safety Management Systems, Workmanship standards and Customer requirements.

• Maintains all required environmental, health and safety records and documentation at the worksite, provides copies to EHS Administrator as directed.

• Monitors/tests workplaces as necessary for environmental/health hazards.

• Performs accident investigations to help determine Root Cause and Corrective Actions.

• Monitor compliance with company Quality and Safety Management Systems, Workmanship standards and Customer requirements.

• Performs Audits and Surveillances of Suppliers/Subcontractors for in-process work.

• Coordinates with customer QA/Safety representatives to coordinate inspection and acceptance activities.

• Maintain OQE records retention.

• Other duties necessary to complete assigned project(s) within time and budget constraints.

• Working knowledge of Test and Inspection plans and the Navy Maintenance Data system

Required Education and Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Engineering or Naval Architecture or a technical discipline associated with ship maintenance, modernization, construction and repair; preferred degrees include: Marine Engineering, Shipyard Management and Naval Architecture from an accredited college or university/ or equivalent experience. Military Services/Years of experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree.

• Five years’ Project Management experience associated with ship maintenance, modernization, construction and repair.

• Ten years’ managerial or supervisory experience in engineering projects involving modernization, maintenance, installation, repair or testing of naval ship HM&E or electronic systems/ equipment.

• Current security clearance (SECRET) or the ability to obtain one.

• Able to works nights and weekends during peak workload periods or as required to ensure project success. Must be willing to travel and manage ship repair availabilities in remote, out-of-state locations for extended periods of time.

• Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Supervisory Requirements:

• This position manages as many as fifty employees, with varying degrees of technical expertise, either directly or through subordinate Foremen.

• Assesses and documents overall work performance of direct reports by close review of project, providing feedback as necessary.

• Ensures performance documentation is completed by managers or supervisors of all assigned project personnel.

• Clearly identifies strengths and weaknesses of project team members and recommends specific development activities.

• CMAV or U.S. Navy vessel availability Project Manager experience highly recommended with a strong understanding of the CFR, RCC and NAVSEA Standard Item process.

Knowledge of: The PM should have demonstrated knowledge of Navy organizations including: Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), naval shipyard, Regional Maintenance Centers, and Type Commanders (TYCOMs), shipyard operations, ship systems and particularly how they interact. Additional knowledge in construction/repair sequencing; principles and practices of managing large numbers of employees and motivating them to peak performance; and budgeting and financial statements is desired.

Ability to: Control the profitability of the project through schedule adherence, reprioritization and cost reduction; influence and lead others in successful project execution; mentor others by modeling respectful behaviors; apply a systems approach to work planning and execution; apply financial expertise in accomplishing labor intensive projects; make careful and judicious use of labor in a complex multi-craft, union work environment; effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups such as customers, vendors, labor representatives and officials at all levels; handle multiple priorities with independence and good judgment.

Skill in: leadership skills including conflict resolution, real-time decision making, high performance expectations and inspiring employees to meet them; developing scope change estimates; interpreting and applying complex requirements both in the accomplishment of the work and in the management of labor; maximizing revenues and profits on project using art and science of negotiations; strong, tactical outlook with a clearly demonstrated sense of ownership over the process and the results; able to create metrics to support operational improvements.

ADA & Work Environment: The physical demands for this position are light to moderate. May require some lifting or assistance with heavy equipment. Position is required to stand for extensive periods of time, in extreme internal/external climates. Must also be able to work long hours, travel via various modes of transportation, and work any day of the week at any time of the day as required to meet customer needs, business objectives and to achieve delivery of service deadlines. The work environment for this job is demanding and potentially hazardous due to work on or inside ships as well as travel around ship repair yards.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans.