Engineering Cam III

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; Alabama; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to guide complex defense-related programs within the Science & Technology Products directorate. You will decompose the scope into WBS/IMS, develop schedules, and monitor performance, cost, and risk while coordinating across engineering, finance, and program management teams.

The role requires strong technical understanding, cost/schedule controls, and the ability to lead diverse teams to meet ambitious milestones in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, with 5+ years of related experience.
• Understanding of project management processes, planning/scheduling, and budget management.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) / Control Account Management experience required.
• Ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects; analyze data and develop solutions.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Decompose SOW into WBS and IMS with project team.
• Build project schedules using MS Project in consultation with engineering.
• Monitor and manage schedule, timelines, and milestones to meet delivery goals.
• Gather and provide project status to key stakeholders.
• Estimate remaining effort and cost; update EAC.
• Perform EVM analysis to identify root causes of cost/schedule variances.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver products or upgrades.
• Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and preliminary schedules for new business.
• Create and maintain Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs).
• Manage large data sets in Excel for program challenges.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and safety/environmental regs.

Skills

Project management

Earned Value Management

Scheduling

Budget management

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PDM systems (Windchill)

MRP systems (SAP)

Job description

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

This position directly supports the Science & Technology Products super-directorate by ensuring projects are contained within the defined technical scope, capturing, and managing the technical work to be executed, managing tasks execution, and capturing performance status. To be successful, this role requires a working understanding of the technical product combined with planning and cost/schedule management. Therefore, a technical background is a major benefit. Equally important is a depth of experience and direct application of cost, schedule, and EVM processes.

The Engineering Project Manager serves as a crucial interface between the engineering/technical team, Finance, Scheduling, and program management. This role includes monitoring and analyzing progress and expediting critical path components and processes to maintain schedule. The Engineering Project Manager evaluates and resolves barriers to task completion, some of which may be complex, related to design, quality, cost, and schedule. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with project team to decompose and allocate the scope documented in a Statement of Work (SOW) to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• In consultation with engineering team, build project schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Oversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals.
• Work with project teams to gather and provide project status to key stakeholders.
• Estimate remaining project effort and cost as part of a regular Estimate at Complete (EAC) update process.
• Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis to identify and document the root causes of cost and schedule variances.
• Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.
• Analyze project labor and material expenditures for improper charging and other discrepancies.
• Guide interdisciplinary teams to tackle project challenges.
• Participate in request for proposal (RFP) process to develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and preliminary schedules to generate new business.
• Develop Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs) to incorporate new scope into the project baseline.
• Identify issues, analyze and interpret data, and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine challenges of diverse scope and nature.
• Flex adaptability to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities.
• Develop and manage large data sets in Excel to address specific program challenges.
• Administer and maintain large scale tracking and burn-down workbooks beyond typical Earned Value Management. Examples include procurement tracking, drawing burn-down, and line-of-balance trackers for manufacturing and assemblies.
• Manage both developmental and production (manufacturing) programs.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations.
• May be required to interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact project(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, business administration or related discipline, along with five or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. BS degree in an engineering discipline desired.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) / Control Account Management experience required.
• Must possess:
  • The ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects.
  • The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine matters of diverse scope and nature.
  • Strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work independently and lead in a team environment.
  • The ability to apply listening, empathy, and verbal communication skills to build trust and rapport to manage project stakeholders.
  • The ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Must have knowledge of production and engineering support principles and concepts and a general understanding of practices, techniques, and standards.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
  • The ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of complex problems of moderate scope and complexity.
  • The ability to apply listening, empathy, and verbal communication skills to build trust and rapport to manage project stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and external parties.
  • Excellent computer skills.
• Previous DOD experience with military standards and instructions highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable, particularly in roles involving production planning, cost control, or schedule management.
• Demonstrated experience working within complex, multi-level supply chains are highly desirable, including exposure to material planning
• PMP or EVMS certification highly desirable.
• Must possess experience with the following tools:
  • Microsoft Project or light version of Project
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Windchill or similar
  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems such as SAP or similar
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential.