Naval Programs Lead: Shipbuilding & Milestones

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. seeks an experienced LSM Program Manager with a BS in Business, Engineering, or Construction Management and at least 5 years in government or commercial shipbuilding program management.

You will lead the LSM program team, serve as the primary liaison with the U.S. Navy, and coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, procurement, accounting, and subcontractor performance to meet milestones and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 5 years of program or project management experience in government or commercial shipbuilding environments.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Familiarity with FAR and Contract Law; knowledge of Navy programs and government procurement

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the LSM program team to ensure timely achievement of program milestones and deliverables.
• Primary point of contact with U.S. Navy for all aspects of the LSM program.
• Oversee cross-functional project phases involving engineering, procurement, accounting, and subcontractor performance.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, status reports, and risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure adherence to customer requirements, contract obligations, and internal standards.
• Responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of designated programs.
• Interface with customers and negotiate cost and schedule changes.
• Plan and schedule program timelines and priorities including methods and procedures for implementing programs, direct and coordinate program activities, and exercises control over departmental personnel.
• Provide direction and support to program team and vendors.
• Monitor and report on program status.
• Present reports define program progress, problems and solutions of each phase of the program and initiate modification as necessary to schedules, etc.
• Facilitate open communication and collaboration with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and program team in addition to maintaining awareness of issues and concerns
• Develop “Estimates at Completion” based on actual and projected cost
• Coordinate regulatory and customer inspections

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Staff leadership

Multi-project scheduling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. seeks an experienced LSM Program Manager with a BS in Business, Engineering, or Construction Management and at least 5 years in government or commercial shipbuilding program management.

You will lead the LSM program team, serve as the primary liaison with the U.S. Navy, and coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, procurement, accounting, and subcontractor performance to meet milestones and cost targets.