Quality Project Manager (Job ID: 1513)

Colonna's Shipyard; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Colonna’s Shipyard in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Quality Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate quality inspections and related activities within the Quality Program. You will monitor inspectors and trades personnel to achieve first-time quality and report issues to management.

The role requires collaboration with Superintendents, Production Teams, and Safety to develop metrics, schedule quality personnel, and maintain documentation and software used to track quality.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, administrative, or related field and at least five (5) years of work experience in project management or administrative services.
• Additional 4 years of related experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and command of various computer programs and database management.

Responsibilities

• Develop the inspector schedule to support assigned area (fabrication or shipyard).
• Manage the tracking, compiling, and submitting of data including documenting concerns or disputes/issues.
• Recognize potential problems early, recommend solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Production Teams to develop metrics and reports.
• Monitor performance and report issues; oversee on-site deck-plate/fabrication floor activities.
• Create, maintain, and analyze process improvements for better business operations.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, administrative, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Purpose:

The Quality Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating various quality inspections and activities associated with the Quality Program. This role monitors the performance of inspectors and trades personnel to ensure first-time quality objectives are achieved while reporting quality-related activities and issues to management. The Quality Project Manager also coordinates various quality initiatives across all levels of management and is responsible for project organization, scheduling, problem identification, customer interaction, and the implementation of quality plans to support overall project success.

Quality Project Manager

The Quality Project Manager reports directly to the Quality Manager, or Director of Quality Programs as required, but will have regular contact with various stakeholders to include trades personnel, foremen, project/program team, senior management, and executive leadership. This position works onsite at our shipyard in Norfolk, VA. Position may require work hours beyond a standard work week to support business operations.

Job Description:

• Develop the inspector schedule to support assigned area (fabrication or shipyard).
• Manage the tracking, compiling, and submitting of data which may include documenting concerns or disputes/issues.
• Recognize potential problems early, recommend solutions, and recommend/implement corrective actions.
• Work with and provide oversight to assigned administrative support personnel at assigned area.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Production Teams to develop metrics and reports used to track various quality items and discuss/resolve matters (such as work procedures and complaints).
• Monitor performance of assigned area(s) and immediately report any issues. (This requires deck-plate/fabrication floor oversight, requiring managers to board vessels or climb structures to perform ship checks and verification of data.)
• Monitor, coordinate, and manage the required reports and documentation submittals for assigned areas.
• Monitor, coordinate, and manage any software used to track or monitor quality of products or services.
• Create, maintain, and analyze process improvements for improved business operations

Position will also:

• Coordinate with Supervision, Production Manager, Program Manager, and Safety (and other stakeholders as necessary) to ensure that planning requirements are established/met and resources are allocated efficiently to limit or eliminate any scheduling conflicts.
• Develop daily and weekly plans for quality personnel in assigned area.
• Attend various meetings to represent the Quality Department as required.
• Other duties may be assigned as workload dictates.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, administrative, or related field and at least five (5) years of work experience in project management or administrative services. Additional 4 years of related experience can be considered in leu of degree.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and command of various computer programs and database management.
• Must have effective negotiation, problem solving, and decision-making skills leveraged with excellent communications, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long-range goals can be achieved.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with various standards and requirements relevant to industrial fabrication or shipyard operations.
• Familiar with various welding and NDT requirements.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal Travel; 15% or less.

Physical Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position, could be standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods.
• Ability to Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Climb, Reach, Push and Pull, Stoop, Crawl, Kneel, Balance, Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
• Lighting and temperature are adequate and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Due to work being in a shipyard/industrial environment, this type of work has physical demands that requires frequent movement up to 50% of the time. Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility.
• Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available, but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.

Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry.

We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Additionally, Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000

Determination of base salary considers various factors, including but not limited to scope of responsibility, candidate’s relative and specific experience, education level, key skills, as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees’ best health and wellness. Additionally, the company offers a 401k retirement program with match, paid holidays, and competitive paid time off (PTO)