Construction Program Lead - Strategy, Delivery & Metrics

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, leads the COLUMBIA Program, EB's largest construction effort. This role offers exposure to all functional areas and a chance to influence program outcomes from planning through delivery.

The selected candidate will coordinate with engineering, planning, purchasing, test, and Navy stakeholders, presenting metrics and progress to senior management. Some travel to NNS and EB facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 2+ years of professional construction or test activity experience.
• Understanding of project management fundamentals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.
• Experience in construction management or program execution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional EB areas to meet production program objectives with readiness, execution, and delivery.
• Make and approve critical cost, schedule, and quality decisions.
• Constantly measure performance and initiate corrective actions; represent EB to the Navy.
• Provide programmatic direction based on technical evaluations.
• Coordinate with engineering, facilities, test, inspection, planning, and operations to resolve issues.
• Prepare reports and presentations for Program Reviews and Management.
• Act as point of contact for statuses to NAVSEA and EB senior management; report metrics.

Skills

Construction delivery

Ship construction

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Team player

Decision making

Computer skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Engineering

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, leads the COLUMBIA Program, EB's largest construction effort. This role offers exposure to all functional areas and a chance to influence program outcomes from planning through delivery.

The selected candidate will coordinate with engineering, planning, purchasing, test, and Navy stakeholders, presenting metrics and progress to senior management. Some travel to NNS and EB facilities is expected.