Construction Program Manager - 2nd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI, is seeking a Construction Program Manager for the 2nd shift. The role focuses on internal coordination, execution oversight, and driving schedule performance across shifts.

The candidate should bring 8+ years in construction management, 4+ years of supervisory experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. This position emphasizes process alignment and cross-functional collaboration for ship construction milestones.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction management experience.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate backshift construction execution to maintain productivity and promote schedule improvement.
• Ensure continuity between first-shift and second-shift leadership teams.
• Monitor overall program performance and contribute to planning activities that support construction milestones.
• Identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and resource needs across both shifts.
• Drive alignment with Electric Boat business processes and ship construction requirements.
• Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to resolve issues that arise during second-shift operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure construction, certification, and delivery requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Scheduling

Risk management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Job description

Construction Program Manager - 2nd Shift

• Requisition ID: 2026-20257
• Location: US-RI-North Kingstown
• Seat Location: EB Quonset Point Facility
• Trade: Program Management
• Shift: 2nd
• Security Clearance Required: Secret

Overview

The Second Shift Construction Program Manager will support ongoing backshift construction activities and ensure smooth continuity between first and secondshift operations. This role focuses less on direct customer interaction and more on internal coordination, execution oversight, and driving schedule performance. The successful candidate will help manage construction support needs, monitor progress toward program objectives, and contribute to planning efforts that enable schedule gains across shifts.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support backshift construction execution to maintain productivity and promote schedule improvement

• Ensure strong communication and continuity between firstshift and secondshift leadership teams
• Monitor overall program performance and contribute to planning activities that support construction milestones
• Identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and resource needs across both shifts
• Drive alignment with Electric Boat business processes and ship construction requirements
• Apply problemsolving and decisionmaking skills to resolve issues that arise during secondshift operations
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure construction, certification, and delivery requirements are met

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• 8+ years of construction management experience
• 4+ years of supervisory experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Demonstrated planning and program management skills
• Completion of FLG and/or BLG program(s)

Skills

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Capable of making independent decisions in a dynamic, fastpaced setting
• Selfmotivated, organized, and able to manage shifting priorities
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and evolving program needs
• Proven innovative thinking and problemsolving abilities for complex challenges
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities
• Understanding of Electric Boat construction processes, ship certification, and delivery requirements
• Familiarity with ship construction and Electric Boat's business systems
• Welldeveloped communication and project management skills
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Light Lifting, Reaching

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Hot, Outside