Project Manager II

divh2Project Manager II/h2pEpsilon Systems is seeking a full time Project Manager II for Shipyard Services and Repair Department in Portsmouth, VA. The Project Manager II is the onsite project primary point-of-contact. With full authority, accountability and responsibility, this position manages all aspects of assigned ship maintenance, modernization and repair projects./ppDuties and Responsibilities:/pulliPlans, estimates, negotiates, staffs, manages work execution, and reconciles final billings on assigned projects. As the top decision maker on the project, resolves any internal issues that arise over the productive and safe management of the project. Leads the post-project review to capture lessons learned which are applicable to future projects./liliMeets or exceeds customers realistic expectations for quality, productivity and safety on projects, and works with the customer to facilitate any changes in project scope and cost. Resolves issues on a day-to-day basis with customers, owners, port authorities, and other project stakeholders./liliRepresents the company fairly and consistently when interacting with customers./liliWorks closely with the Estimating Department to develop estimates for regional work./liliInterprets specifications, plans project sequencing and coordinates the various phases of the project to prevent delays and avoid rework. Ensures that change order requests and condition found reports (CFRs) are properly written, and approves them before submittal to the customer./liliWrites timely and accurate documentation of each job and contributes accordingly to final written specifications. Confers with supervision to resolve problems and to improve company processes and procedures./liliPlans, coordinates and directs production activities for assigned projects. Through subordinate supervision, assures appropriate daily project staffing./liliMonitors job progress to ensure that manpower utilization and allocation meets job requirements and bid expectation. Makes appropriate changes as necessary./liliAt time of bid package preparation, works closely with estimating team. Evaluates, sets up, and manages subcontracts for support work on awarded projects./liliOversees and coordinates the operations of the assigned worksite location./liliEstablishes and maintains effective working relationships with vendors, customers, and labor unions./liliCoordinates and assures appropriate purchasing and shipping and receiving processes are used for tools, equipment, and other products needed at the regional location./liliIdentifies, assesses and analyzes any risk(s) and/or issues that may compromise the successful completion of the project, and develop plans and actions that will remove or minimize risk./liliAble to works nights and weekends during peak workload periods or as required to ensure project success. Must be willing to travel and manage ship repair availabilities in remote, out-of-state locations for extended periods of time./liliIdentifies changes in work scope to ensure appropriate planning measures are being taken including the customers inputs for reassessing, renegotiating, and amending the scope of work, schedules and budgets./liliOther duties necessary to complete assigned project(s) within time and budget constraints./liliSolely responsible for the health of his/her projects and may be requested to manage multiple projects concurrently and/or consecutively./liliResponsible for the safety, quality, scheduling and budget of his/her project/liliWill interpret, implement, augment and execute Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) per project per current NAVSEA Standard Items/liliMay be tasked with leading or being a part of Shipcheck opportunities during estimating and bid phases of a project/liliMust be able to learn and use company proprietary software suites/li/ulpRequired Background and Education:/pulliHigh school diploma/equivalent. Bachelors Degree (BS) / Associates in Engineering or Naval Architecture or a technical discipline associated with ship maintenance, modernization, construction and repair preferred./liliPMP Certification preferred./liliFive years Project Management experience associated with ship maintenance, modernization, construction and repair./liliFive to Ten years of managerial or supervisory experience in engineering projects involving modernization, maintenance, installation, repair or testing of naval ship HME or electronic systems/ equipment./liliCurrent security clearance (SECRET) or the ability to obtain one./liliPursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens./liliMust be able to maintain clearance at all active facilities or able to obtain clearances at various Hampton Roads locations that include but are not limited to Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, all major Shipyards and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Fort Story./liliStructural Background preferred/liliMust be proficient in all Microsoft Office Programs to include but are not limited to Word, Powerpoint, Project, Access and Publisher/li/ulpSupervisory Requirements:/pulliThis position manages as many as fifty employees, with varying degrees of technical expertise, either directly or through subordinate Foremen./liliAssesses and documents overall work performance of direct reports by close review of project, providing feedback as necessary./liliEnsures performance documentation is completed by managers or supervisors of all assigned project personnel./liliClearly identifies strengths and weaknesses of project team members and recommends specific development activities./li/ulpKnowledge of:/pulliThe PM should have demonstrated knowledge of Navy organizations including: Naval shipyard, Regional Maintenance Centers, and Type Commanders (TYCOMS), shipyard operations, ship systems and particularly how they interact. Intimate knowledge, adherence and execution of NAVSEA Standard Items with the ability to adapt to Fiscal Year changes./liliAdditional knowledge in construction/repair sequencing; principles and practices of managing large numbers of employees and motivating them to peak performance; and budgeting and financial statements is desired./liliExperience with Hampton Roads area U.S. Navy and Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels extremely desired. Must have experience with preparation, execution and close-outs of Continuous Maintenance Availabilities and Emergent Availabilities to include MARMC and MSC opportunities./li/ulpAbility to:/pulliControl the profitability of the project through schedule adherence, reprioritization and cost reduction; influence and lead others in successful project execution; mentor others by modeling respectful behaviors; apply a systems approach to work planning and execution; apply financial expertise in accomplishing labor intensive projects; make careful and judicious use of labor in a complex multi-craft, union work environment; effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups such as customers, vendors, labor representatives and officials at all levels; handle multiple priorities with independence and good judgment./liliSkill in: leadership skills including conflict resolution, real-time decision making, high performance expectations and inspiring employees to meet them; developing scope change estimates; interpreting and applying complex requirements both in the accomplishment of the work and in the management of labor; maximizing revenues and profits on project using art and science of negotiations; strong, tactical outlook with a clearly demonstrated sense of ownership over the process and the results; able to create metrics to support operational improvements./li/ulpADA Work Environment:/ppThe physical demands for this position are light to moderate. May require some lifting or assistance with heavy equipment. Position is required to stand for extensive periods of time, in extreme internal/external climates. Must also be able to work long hours, travel via various modes of transportation, and work any day of the week at any time of the day as required to meet customer needs, business objectives and to achieve delivery of service deadlines. The work environment for this job is demanding and potentially hazardous due to work on or inside ships as well as travel around ship repair yards. Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics./p/div