Deputy Program Manager - New Construction

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, AL seeks an experienced Program Manager to support customer relationships, manage contract compliance, and lead program resources. You will liaison with Navy/USCG and suppliers, oversee risk, and guide bids and proposals to ensure compliant, competitive outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of military and commercial marine programs, and the ability to travel up to 20% to meet program needs.

Job description

Authority and Responsibilities

• Support Program Manager on the following tasks.
• Point of contact with the customer for all issues.
• Manage customer relationship and report to customer in terms of the contract.
• Manage any Prime or Sub relationships that exist.
• Bid and Proposal efforts; assist BD for preparation of all assigned proposals and ensure all bids and proposals are accurate, compliant, competitive, and executable.
• Contractual Compliance – manage contract administration, specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Resource Management – manage program resources to ensure that all team members are fully utilized at all times and develop and maintain program resource forecast demands.
• Risk Management – identify and mitigate program specific risks and identify and maximize program opportunities.
• Estimating – review estimates for accuracy; support labor estimates, material estimates, and make/buy reviews, etc.
• Contract change management / control – coordinate with change management team to execute changes in support of program requirements.
• Procurement of materials and equipment – manage order placement, on‑time delivery, and performance from suppliers; quality assurance from suppliers; identify and resolve material and equipment issues.
• Classification and inspection authority relationship – oversee design to ensure compliance with specification and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Estimating Business System initiative in response to RFP or RFQ requirements to ensure Basis of Estimates are in accordance with DFARs Cost Estimating System Requirements.
• Full discretionary authority to assign work, 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 / USCG Program Office, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), other Government agencies and customers.
• Position requires travel of up to 20% of the time.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• 4‑year degree (relating to engineering technologies preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of related experience and training.
• Proven record of military and commercial marine program management.
• A sound knowledge of the marine construction industry.
• 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.

Employment Eligibility Guidelines

• Candidate must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Must be able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen.
• Willing to submit to a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Austal USA is committed to equal employment opportunity at all levels of employment. Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty completing an application due to incompatible technology or other disability‑related application issues may contact us at 251‑445‑1932 for assistance.