Surface Ship Maintenance Project Manager

Serco North America; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Project Manager to oversee engineering and technical services for U.S. Navy Surface Ships. In this pivotal role, you'll lead teams in providing essential technical guidance, ensuring the maintenance and repair of complex systems. Your expertise will directly impact the operational readiness of naval vessels, making your contributions vital to mission success. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence, where your skills will be valued, and your career will flourish. If you are ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in engineering management or 14 years with an Associates Degree.
• 5 years of supervisory experience in technical assistance or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams providing technical guidance for maintenance of naval systems.
• Manage inspections and repairs for propulsion and auxiliary machinery.

Skills

Engineering Management

Technical Assistance

Maintenance Planning

Team Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Associates Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join Serco’s Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation (NASO). A successful candidate will assume a critical role in overseeing and leading engineering and technical services to support maintenance and planning for the overhaul and repair equipment and systems associated with U.S. Navy Surface Ships.

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain your active DoD Secret level clearance.

Serco’s Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation is part of our high-performing Maritime, Engineering, Technology, and Sustainment Business Unit which provides critical services to nearly all U.S. Navy surface ships, submarines and craft and is achieving truly impactful outcomes. Serco has over 9,000 people in North America, with operations across the U.S. and Canada. We are committed to forming long-term partnerships and supporting Federal and State government customers to achieve their mission.

In this role you will:

• Lead teams providing technical guidance to Ship's Force relating to work on Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) and aviation equipment and systems which interface with combat support systems, and hull support items such as damage control equipment for flooding and fire, climate control/ventilation systems, tank and voids, plenums, etc., habitability improvements, and piping systems. Also encompassed are electrical generation, power and distribution systems including controllers, junction boxes, cabling, and cableways.
• Lead the performance of inspections, examinations, analysis, repairs incidental to such and make recommendations in the areas of maintenance planning and/or repair as requested on naval propulsion and auxiliary machinery associated with high pressure steam propulsion plants and U.S. Naval Surface Force Ship propulsion plants and auxiliaries.
• Liaison with ship’s reactor department is required prior to accomplishing inspections, testing, and production work
• Manage teams performing, assisting, or providing technical guidance on the performance of fault identification and support Ship's Force with physical repairs of the types of naval propulsion and auxiliary and aviation/flight deck equipment/combat systems and systems set forth herein
• Responsible for technical support and advice to Ship's Force pertinent to the operation, overhaul, and repair of specific items of, auxiliary machinery, electrical, and hull support and aviation systems as directed by the appropriate technical authority.
• Oversee the performance or provide guidance IAW Corrosion Control Assessment and Maintenance Manual (CCAMM) for the Maintenance System Work Package Planning (MSWP) (T-9630-ABMMD-010/all USN hulls) to Ship's Force with training, inspection and reporting of tanks, voids, plenums, bilges, catwalks, pump room decks, and Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) station decks. Perform or provide technical guidance in support of TYCOM Cableway Improvement Program (CIP) in accordance with NAVSEAINST 9304 series to Ship's Force with training, inspection, repair assistance and reporting.
• Develop updated training package to the TYCOM and to the RMCs. Provide formal on-board operator and maintenance training to Ship’s Force.
• Develop Formal Work Packages (FWPs) and Controlled Work Packages (CWPs) in accordance with the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual.
• Manage personnel as required to support short-term and long-term contract efforts.
• Cultivating positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of seven years’ experience in related engineering management field, or Associates Degree with fourteen (14) years’ experience in related engineering management field.

• Five years’ supervisory experience in the area of technical assistance, maintenance, or design related to surface ships.

• Three years should be closely involved with practical aircraft carrier/surface ship (as applicable) maintenance, design, operation, and other problems of main propulsion, auxiliary,electrical, and damage control equipment associated with shipboard level maintenance.

• Two years direct experience with auxiliary, electrical, and damage control systems and included steam propulsion plants.

• Two years direct experience with auxiliary, electrical and damage control systems for U.S. Naval Ships.

• Two years of supervisory experience.
• A current DoD security clearance or able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance post-employment.
• United States (U.S.) citizenship.

• Up to 25% of travel for CONUS/OCONUS may be required.

Knowledge, ability and skills:

• Knowledge of best practice maritime processes and support methodologies to meet Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) requirements.
• Ability to lead and manage large teams.
• Ability to operate personal computers and have good knowledge and operational abilities with Microsoft Office tools.

If you’re ready to contribute your skills and expertise to help manage and execute successful programs, apply today to join the Serco-NA team. Your efforts will be key to ensuring project success and supporting our overall mission.

Meet Your Recruiter!

*Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are seeking qualified candidates in the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process.**

In compliance with local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $95,604.60 to $115,000; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.