Naval Programs Manager - Shipbuilding

Bollinger Shipyards; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Houma, LA seeks an LSM Program Manager to lead the Landing Ship Medium program from initiation through delivery. The role requires strong leadership in shipbuilding, program management, and government contracts to ensure seamless coordination with the U.S. Navy.

Responsibilities include directing multi-discipline teams, maintaining schedules, and interfacing with customers to manage cost and schedule changes while ensuring compliance with FAR and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting or Construction Management.
• At least 5 years of program or project management experience in government or commercial shipbuilding.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy programs, government procurement or contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the LSM program team to achieve milestones and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the U.S. Navy for all LSM program matters.
• Oversee cross-functional phases including engineering, procurement, accounting, and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain schedules, status reports, and risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure adherence to customer requirements, contracts and internal standards.
• Direct, coordinate, implement, execute, control and complete designated programs.
• Interface with customers and negotiate cost and schedule changes.
• Plan and schedule timelines and priorities, directing program activities and personnel.
• Provide direction and support to program team and vendors.
• Monitor, report on program status and present progress reports.
• Facilitate open communication with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop Estimates at Completion based on actual and projected costs.
• Coordinate regulatory and customer inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Project management

FAR knowledge

Contract law

Scheduling

Vendor relations

MS Office

Education

BS in Business/Engineering/Construction Mgmt

Job description

Bollinger Shipyards in Houma, LA seeks an LSM Program Manager to lead the Landing Ship Medium program from initiation through delivery. The role requires strong leadership in shipbuilding, program management, and government contracts to ensure seamless coordination with the U.S. Navy.

Responsibilities include directing multi-discipline teams, maintaining schedules, and interfacing with customers to manage cost and schedule changes while ensuring compliance with FAR and contract requirements.