Area Manager

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! 

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Programs department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for an Area Manager.

1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)
    

The Area Managers are responsible for the management of multiple work items from the time the Project is being developed during the Planning Phase up until the final milestone is met, the availability is complete, and the ship is successfully delivered back to the customer. The Area Managers will perform in a professional position requiring in-depth knowledge of both Combatant and Non-Combatant vessels. Within defined objectives, the Area Manager is responsible for managing multiple complex work items, providing status on work item schedule and cost impacts. They are responsible for coordinating multiple subcontractors and organic trade activities to ensure schedule objectives are accomplished.  Area Managers perform as a representative of our Company and act as the point of contact for assigned work items to our customers.

2. POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)

Minimum of a BA/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Science or a related academic field, or AA/AS plus 4 years directly related experience, or diploma and 6 years directly related experience. Prior military service is considered directly related experience, to include attending a Service Academy.

POSITION DEMANDS (Required/Preferred Experience)

• Preferred shipboard repair experience within a Public or Private shipyard of at least one year. Prior military experience with the US Navy in an engineering or directly related field would qualify.
• GD NASSCO PDP (leadership development) program graduate with positive evaluation is a plus.
• Experience managing technical personnel within complex activities or shipboard availabilities preferred
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Power Point within a server environment.
• Experience of working within a “Cost Type” or “Fixed Type” Contract preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability/experience equivalent to managing complex work plans and directing multiple subcontractors and personnel as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, with reliable, insurable transportation and willing to carry a “business” rider if necessary while using this vehicle when accomplishing company business activities.
• Ability to obtain access to Government facilities, and able to obtain a Security clearance once employed by NASSCO-Norfolk is required
• Able to work nights and weekends during peak workloads or as requested by Senior Management. Must be willing to travel and manage ship repair availabilities in remote, out-of-state locations for extended periods of time.

3. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Other Requirements: The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach or performing mechanical or skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by electricians, technicians, service people, painters, mechanics, etc. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment- including a respirator.

4. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
    

• Reports to the assigned Ship Manager or Lead Manager for the project.
• Maintains relevant/professional outsourcing relationships with our Teaming Partners/Sub Contractors in tracking milestones and work percent completion for all contracted work.
• Maintains and develops strong professional relationships with other NASSCO Departments including Production, Contracts, Subcontracts Management, Estimating, QA, Safety, Scheduling, Planning to ensure smooth execution of availabilities and coordinate all required support.
• Displays strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with and manage others.
• Directs all employees/contractors assigned to the project team.

5. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures all project information being provided by our customers is forwarded to all departments within our company, and that all project data and information is regularly entered into the appropriate management data systems for internal reviews.
• Implements Project Management processes and tools by contributing to the process and providing guidelines to support the project.
• Assists the Planning Department in developing project proposals, job estimates and schedules.
• Assembles, plans, leads and facilitates regular cross-functional Project Team meetings with company personnel, our Sub Contractors, as well as representatives from our customers and the US Navy.
• Develops detailed plans to monitor complex work items.
• Develops detailed task lists, work effort assessments, including short and long-term impacts to assigned work items.
• Identifies changes in work scope to ensure appropriate planning measures are being taken within the Planning, Estimating, Production and Contracts Departments, including the customers inputs for reassessing, renegotiating, and amending the scope of work, schedules and budgets.
• Identifies, assesses and analyzes with the Team, any risk and/or issues that may compromise the successful completion of the project, and develops plans/actions that will remove this risk. Provides appropriate resolution options to the Ship Manager when schedule / production conflicts occur.
• Coordinates and provides appropriate direction to assigned subcontractors and organic trade personnel.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

6. ACCOUNTABILITY

• Responsible to provide independent, complex analysis, concept formulation and new method identification.
• Maintains overall responsibility of project budgets and schedules to ensure their assigned work items are “On-time and On Schedule”.

7. UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
    

Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job. Must be willing to travel and have reliable transportation.  Must be a U.S. citizen and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC) or DBIDS badge.  Must have reliable record of attendance and punctuality and be available for overtime as required.  Must be able to physically transit all areas of the facility.  Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and to talk and hear.  Must have good eye/hand coordination.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be familiar with working in a naval-ship-work-environment and be able to go aboard marine vessels and the dry dock, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment.  These areas can be dirty, dusty, hot or cold, and noisy.

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