Project Coordinator II

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Job Description
Austal USA is seeking a Project Coordinator direction in support of the planning and production of the Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program. Austal is the proud builder of the stage 2 OPC design with the first OPC now under construction and award of future cutters already in planning and procurement. This role is responsible for providing guidance and direction across multiple craft disciplines, engineering, planning and quality personnel. This role will also have direct interaction with customer personnel and governing body representatives. The ideal candidate will have cross function experience across multiple craft and project teams. Previous Coast Guard construction experience is preferred, but not required.

Austal USA is recognized for its advancements in naval ship design and construction, presenting distinctive opportunities for team members to participate in influential initiatives shaping the maritime sector, now and in the future. With heritage rooted in innovation, Austal USA has been instrumental in propelling naval technology forward through sophisticated design, engineering, and delivery of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) to the recently awarded Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS) and the T-AGOS ocean surveillance vessels. What sets Austal USA apart is our commitment to innovation and our dedication to building the best ships for the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. We actively cultivate a culture fueled by intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives, where every team member is integral to delivering cutting-edge solutions.

REPORTS TO: Project Manager

SUPERVISES: Functional Leads indirectly

Authorities / Responsibilities:
To provide coordination, guidance and direction to the functional project leads to ensure that the work being performed enables successful and efficient construction of vessel or submarine modules with focus on milestone achievement and cost and schedule performance

Teach mentor or advise Level I Coordinator

Coordinate, mediate and resolve craft specific production work sequence conflicts related to constraints that effect performance to cost and schedule

Maintain a daily presence regarding the work in progress for one or more crafts to monitor safety, housekeeping and work progress and staff performance

Conduct Craft Meetings And Attend Others As Required.
Ensure the work in progress is in accordance with the published schedule sequence

Perform random validation of status reporting against one or more crafts for actual work being performed to ensure accuracy of reporting functions required to support EVMS.

Monitor and ensure compliance with Quality procedures and documents

Monitor and ensure compliance with the contract requirements

Monitor and ensure required compliance with regulatory body and classification society guides, rules and regulations

Maintain daily communication and interaction with the Project Manager to report status and issues and have the ability to initiate and follow through with required variance analysis and associated corrective action plans

Monitor and validate resource requirements actuals against planned work in progress

Monitor and validate use of rework and lessons learned processes and initiatives to maintain and promote continuous improvement

Auto req ID
459575BR

*Minimum Education Required*
High School/GED

Job_Category
Project Management

*Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities*
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

Competency in a specific industry related craft or discipline possess a working knowledge of one or more additional industry related craft or disciplines

Ability to read and interpret shipbuilding contracts and specifications

Ability to read and interpret regulatory body and classification society guides, rules and regulations

Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings and data

Minimum 3 years' experience in a ship building, ship repair or similar construction and manufacturing industrial type environment, with a minimum of 2 years' experience at a Supervisor level (or equivalent) OR minimum of 1 year experience as a Level I Project Coordinator.

Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel)

Ability to work independently and be self motivated

Competent understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principals and processes

Ability to efficiently validate, interpret and understand task scheduling or work sequencing

Some college education preferred

Good communication skills both verbally and in writing

Ability to use and interpret relevant cost and schedule data reports and ability to understand use of scheduling software (Primavera or Microsoft Projects etc,)

This position will involve considerable time (as much as 100%) onboard the vessel going up and down staircases and vertical ladders at heights reaching in excess of 75 feet in temperatures which, at times, can reach extreme levels

Willingness to work irregular and sometimes extended work schedule as required

TOOLS: Not Applicable

LIAISES WITH: All production departments and support departments, Program Team, Project Team, Client, Suppliers, Subcontractors and Survey Authorities

Additional Guidelines:
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.

18 years of age or older at time of application

Able to provide proof of US Person Status

No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date

Willing to submit to a drug screen

Willing to submit to a background check

City*
Mobile

State*
Alabama

Job Code
Coordinator Coordinator

Affiliate Sponsor
Austal USA