Project Manager I, II, III

prismmaritime; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Maritime in Chesapeake, VA, seeks a Project Manager I, II, or III to lead shipboard installation, modernization, and C5ISR integration projects for U.S. Navy and government customers. You will plan, execute, and close projects, coordinating teams, subcontractors, and customers to meet cost, schedule, and quality goals.

The role requires NAVSEA knowledge, risk management, and strong communication. You will interface with government representatives and ship's force, directing field

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience in maritime C5ISR installation, modernization, ship repair, shipbuilding, project management, or related technical programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing mid-sized projects involving cost, schedule, technical execution, and customer deliverables.
• Proficiency in interpreting NAVSEA drawings and shipboard installation work packages.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and monitor all aspects of assigned projects from award through completion.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, labor utilization, subcontractors, material procurement, and customer deliverables.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned projects and maintain effective communication with Government representatives, ship's force personnel, and technical stakeholders.
• Familiar with shipboard Fiber Optic installation, NAVSEA 2042 revision requirements, and shipboard piping systems including hot work operations.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, production reviews, status meetings, and project closeout activities.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to achieve cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, expenditure reports, estimates at completion (EACs), and management reporting metrics.
• Coordinate support activities with procurement, warehousing, quality assurance, security, engineering, contracts, and other departments.
• Ensure project execution complies with contractual requirements, company procedures, safety standards, and quality management system requirements.
• Evaluate project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Manage subcontractor performance, purchase orders, vendor coordination, and material readiness activities.
• Develop project documentation, including progress reports, status updates, travel requirements, labor reporting, and customer deliverables.
• Support proposal development, technical estimating, project transition planning, and lessons learned activities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Title: Project Manager I, II, III

Work Location: Chesapeake, VA - In Office

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt or Exempt

REQ#26_061112

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and successful completion of assigned shipboard installation, modernization, repair, and C5ISR integration projects performed in support of U.S. Navy and other Government customers. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of accountability for project performance and is responsible for achieving contractual, technical, cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.

Assignments typically include management of one or more complex task orders, installation availabilities, modernization efforts, or multi-site projects involving both Prism personnel and subcontractor resources. Project Managers provide leadership to assigned project teams and serve as the principal interface with Government representatives, ship's force, subcontractors, and internal support organizations.

This position requires a thorough understanding of shipboard installation practices, NAVSEA technical requirements, project controls, and Government contracting environments. The Project Manager must be capable of independently managing project execution while effectively identifying, documenting, and resolving technical, schedule, and contractual challenges.

Specific description of duties

• Plan, organize, direct, and monitor all aspects of assigned projects from award through completion.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, labor utilization, subcontractors, material procurement, and customer deliverables.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned projects and maintain effective communication with Government representatives, ship's force personnel, and technical stakeholders.
• May need to be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of shipboard Fiber Optic installation, testing and troubleshooting to include complete understanding of NAVSEA 2042 latest revision requirements.
• May need to be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of shipboard piping systems as well as overall hot work operations to include installation, testing and troubleshooting.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, production reviews, status meetings, and project closeout activities.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions necessary to achieve cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, expenditure reports, estimates at completion (EACs), and management reporting metrics.
• Coordinate support activities with procurement, warehousing, quality assurance, security, engineering, contracts, and other functional departments.
• Ensure project execution complies with contractual requirements, company procedures, safety standards, and quality management system requirements.
• Evaluate project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Manage subcontractor performance, purchase orders, vendor coordination, and material readiness activities.
• Develop project documentation, including progress reports, status updates, travel requirements, labor reporting, and customer deliverables.
• Support proposal development, technical estimating, project transition planning, and lessons learned activities.
• Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization’s mission, objectives, and goals.

Technical Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply NAVSEA installation standards, technical specifications, drawings, and ship alteration documentation.
• Review Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), work items, technical instructions, and alteration packages to establish project execution strategies.
• Identify, document, and manage changes to project scope, schedule, technical requirements, and customer‑directed work.
• Prepare and support development of technical and contractual documentation, including:
  • Condition Reports
  • Change Order Requests
  • Liaison Action Requests (LARs)
  • Request for Information (RFI) packages
  • Technical narratives
  • Cost proposals
  • Executive and customer briefings
• Maintain situational awareness of ongoing shipboard production activities and provide direction to field leadership regarding technical, schedule, and resource priorities.
• Evaluate installation progress against baseline plans and implement recovery actions when necessary.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to project personnel, team leaders, and field supervisors.
• Establish clear performance expectations and promote accountability throughout the project team.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, professionalism, and customer responsiveness.
• Escalate significant technical, contractual, schedule, or resource issues to senior management as appropriate.
• Ensure timely processing and approval of travel authorizations, expense reports, labor reporting, and other administrative requirements supporting project execution.

Levels and Qualifications

Level I – Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) years of experience in maritime C5ISR installation, modernization, ship repair, shipbuilding, project management, or related technical programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing mid‑sized projects (<$1.5M) involving cost, schedule, technical execution, and customer deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret NAVSEA drawings, technical documentation, and shipboard installation work packages.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, documenting, negotiating, and managing scope changes and contract modifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Level I – Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NAVSEA, Regional Maintenance Centers, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Program Executive Offices, or major defense contractors.
• Experience managing complex shipboard modernization or combat systems installation projects.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), project controls, and cost forecasting methodologies.

Level II – Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Seven (7) years of experience in maritime C5ISR installation, modernization, ship repair, shipbuilding, project management, or related technical programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing mid‑sized projects ($1M-$5M) involving cost, schedule, technical execution, and customer deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret NAVSEA drawings, technical documentation, and shipboard installation work packages.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, documenting, negotiating, and managing scope changes and contract modifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Level II – Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting NAVSEA, Regional Maintenance Centers, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Program Executive Offices, or major defense contractors.
• Formal project management training or certification.
• Experience managing complex shipboard modernization or combat systems installation projects.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), project controls, and cost forecasting methodologies.

Level III – Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Fourteen (14) years of experience in maritime C5ISR installation, modernization, ship repair, shipbuilding, project management, or related technical programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing large/complex projects ($5M+ or multiple projects) involving cost, schedule, technical execution, and customer deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret NAVSEA drawings, technical documentation, and shipboard installation work packages.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, documenting, negotiating, and managing scope changes and contract modifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Level III – Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting NAVSEA, Regional Maintenance Centers, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Program Executive Offices, or major defense contractors.
• Formal project management training or certification.
• Experience managing complex shipboard modernization or combat systems installation projects.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), project controls, and cost forecasting methodologies.

Security Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance up to the Secret level, as required by contract.

Physical and Environmental Job Requirements

• Ability to access and work in shipboard and industrial environments, including machinery spaces, confined spaces, elevated platforms, masts, and compartments below the main deck.
• Ability to climb ladders, navigate steep stairways, and traverse active shipboard work areas.
• Ability to travel in support of project execution, customer meetings, ship checks, and installation activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Prism Maritime is an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.