Surface Ship Production Manager

Jobtailor; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Norfolk, VA is seeking an experienced project management professional to oversee Navy C4ISR ship installation programs. You will manage technical, contractual, administrative, and financial performance, lead field personnel, and coordinate with NAVWAR/NIWC and other government customers.

The role requires security clearance, base access, and deep experience with large-scale DoD ship projects, CFR/IDR/DSR/POA&M reporting, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or 4 years relevant progressive experience with a Master's degree in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access
• Direct work experience leading large-scale C4ISR ship installations
• Direct work experience managing or performing design, implementation, testing, inspection, logistics, resource management, and completion of Network Infrastructures for Department of Defense shore sites
• Experience working with Government customers such as NAVWAR/NIWC
• Experience developing and/or managing CFR/IDR/DSR/POA&M/Inspection Readiness reports, Liaison Action Reports (LAR), and Work Authorization Forms (WAF)
• Ability to monitor jobs onsite in the shipyard or other Naval facilities as needed
• Preferred: certification and management-level experience in Fiber Optic Topology, Blown Optical Fiber (BOF), and/or Waveguide communication disciplines
• Preferred: relevant engineering experience with DON Ship Repair & Modernization authoritative ship alteration documentation (JFMM, TS 9090.310, NSI)
• Preferred: additional years of direct experience leading large-scale C4ISR ship installations
• Preferred: previous or current experience with the Global Sea Enterprise Contract
• Preferred: current or active security clearance
• May be required to visit job sites in industrial or shipboard environments; normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above floor level

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of field- and task-level project performance, including technical, contractual, administrative, and financial matters
• Supervise project personnel, organize and assign responsibilities, oversee task completion, and maintain customer contacts
• Use independent judgment and analytical skills to solve non-routine technical, administrative, and managerial problems
• Develop comprehensive execution plans and detailed project schedules
• Interpret government-furnished information
• Coordinate with functional groups on material ordering, financial tracking, quality assurance, environmental health and safety, and contracts
• Assess project performance issues and present periodic financial (EVM) status and recommended approaches to Government and Corporate leadership
• Draft subcontractor Statements of Work, Purchase Orders, and invoices
• Monitor subcontractor work execution, financials, materials, and resources
• Conduct routine and as-needed site walkthroughs at Naval facilities, including shipyards, to ensure operational, safety, and quality standards

Skills

Project Management

C4ISR Ship Installations

Network Infrastructure Management

Financial Tracking (EVM)

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 years progressive experience

Tools

Fiber Optic Topology

Blown Optical Fiber (BOF)

Waveguide Communication

Job description

• Manage all aspects of field- and task-level project performance, including technical, contractual, administrative, and financial matters
• Supervise project personnel, organize and assign responsibilities, oversee task completion, and maintain customer contacts
• Use independent judgment and analytical skills to solve non-routine technical, administrative, and managerial problems
• Develop comprehensive execution plans and detailed project schedules
• Interpret government-furnished information
• Coordinate with functional groups on material ordering, financial tracking, quality assurance, environmental health and safety, and contracts
• Assess project performance issues and present periodic financial (EVM) status and recommended approaches to Government and Corporate leadership
• Draft subcontractor Statements of Work, Purchase Orders, and invoices
• Monitor subcontractor work execution, financials, materials, and resources
• Conduct routine and as-needed site walkthroughs at Naval facilities, including shipyards, to ensure operational, safety, and quality standards

Requirements

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or 4 years relevant progressive experience with a Master's degree in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access
• Direct work experience leading large-scale C4ISR ship installations
• Direct work experience managing or performing design, implementation, testing, inspection, logistics, resource management, and completion of Network Infrastructures for Department of Defense shore sites
• Experience working with Government customers such as NAVWAR/NIWC
• Experience developing and/or managing Condition Found Reports (CFR) / Identification Deficiency Reports (IDR), Daily Status Reports (DSR), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), Inspection Readiness reports, Liaison Action Reports (LAR), and Work Authorization Forms (WAF)
• Ability to monitor jobs onsite in the shipyard or other Naval facilities as needed
• Preferred: certification and management-level experience in Fiber Optic Topology, Blown Optical Fiber (BOF), and/or Waveguide communication disciplines
• Preferred: relevant engineering experience with DON Ship Repair & Modernization authoritative ship alteration documentation (JFMM, TS 9090.310, NSI)
• Preferred: additional years of direct experience leading large-scale C4ISR ship installations
• Preferred: previous or current experience with the Global Sea Enterprise Contract
• Preferred: current or active security clearance
• May be required to visit job sites in industrial or shipboard environments; normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above floor level

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing project performance, including technical, contractual, and financial aspects, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in developing execution plans, monitoring project progress, and liaising with government customers in the defense sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• C4ISR Ship Installations
• Network Infrastructure Management
• Financial Tracking (EVM)
• Security Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Performance Management
• Execution Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Condition Found Reports (CFR)
• Identification Deficiency Reports (IDR)
• Daily Status Reports (DSR)
• Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
• Inspection Readiness Reports
• Liaison Action Reports (LAR)
• Work Authorization Forms (WAF)

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Department of Defense
• NAVWAR
• NIWC
• DON Ship Repair & Modernization
• Global Sea Enterprise Contract

Tools & Technologies

• Fiber Optic Topology
• Blown Optical Fiber (BOF)
• Waveguide Communication