Government Program Manager #ESF2813

ExpertHiring; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

ExpertHiring in Palatka, FL is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead DoD shipbuilding and repair programs. You will manage contracts from award to delivery, coordinate engineering, production, procurement and quality, and ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements.

Strong scheduling, budgeting, risk management and government contract experience are essential. PMP certification and ERP/Microsoft Project familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of project management in shipbuilding, marine or heavy industrial settings.
• Experience managing government-funded projects or government contracts.
• Experience coordinating engineering, production, procurement, quality and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Government project execution from contract award through final delivery.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, labor plans, resource allocation, milestones.
• Ensure compliance with federal, DoD and NAVSEA requirements.
• Serve as main contact for government reps, leadership and subcontractors.
• Track labor hours, material costs, expenditures, invoices, profitability.
• Monitor subcontractors' performance, deliverables, schedules and quality.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, acceptance, ISO 9001 and OSHA compliance.
• Identify delays, cost overruns, and risks before they affect delivery.

Skills

Project management

Government contracts

Cross-functional coordination

Scheduling

Budget management

Risk management

Contract interpretation

Documentation & reporting

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

• Full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company
  
• Specializes in commercial aluminum and steel vessels
  
• Supports both commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) projects
  
• Stable, growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement
  
• Competitive compensation and benefits
  

Job Type : Full Time

Location : Palatka, Florida

Job Description

What you will be doing

• Government project execution: Manage shipbuilding and repair projects from contract award through final delivery.
  
• Planning and scheduling: Develop project schedules, budgets, labor plans, resource allocation, and milestones.
  
• Contract compliance: Ensure projects meet federal, Department of Defense (DoD), and NAVSEA requirements.
  
• Customer communication: Serve as the main contact for government representatives, leadership, and subcontractors.
  
• Cost control: Track labor hours, material costs, expenditures, invoices, and project profitability.
  
• Subcontractor management: Monitor vendor performance, deliverables, schedules, and quality.
  
• Quality and safety: Coordinate inspections, testing, acceptance, ISO 9001 requirements, OSHA compliance, and shipyard safety.
  
• Risk management: Identify delays, cost overruns, technical issues, and compliance risks before they affect delivery.
  

Experience you will need

• 5–10+ years of project management experience in shipbuilding, marine, ship repair, or heavy industrial environments.
  
• Experience managing government-funded projects or government contracts.
  
• Experience coordinating multiple functions, such as engineering, production, procurement, quality, and subcontractors.
  
• Strong project scheduling, budget management, cost tracking, and risk management experience.
  
• Ability to interpret contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), technical specifications, and engineering drawings.
  
• Experience managing project documentation, reporting, inspections, and customer deliverables.
  

Preferred experience

• Direct experience with DoD or NAVSEA programs.
  
• US Navy, military vessel, defense contractor, or government shipyard project experience.
  
• PMP certification.
  
• Familiarity with ERP systems, Microsoft Project, Excel, and project reporting tools.
  
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems and shipyard safety requirements.