Area Manager (SkillBridge)

About the role

Oversees ship construction and repair operations within an assigned area, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Makes critical decisions affecting business operations and manages the performance of production trades and subcontractors.
• Collaborates with management teams, Quality Assurance, Planning, Contracts, Subcontractors, Material Control, Safety, Customer Representatives, Ship’s Force, and other NASSCO departments to achieve project goals.
• Prioritizes, sequences, and coordinates all activities to ensure successful completion in alignment with work specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Anticipates and addresses potential schedule and budget deviations by implementing corrective actions.
• Engages with internal and external stakeholders on product planning, issue resolution, and process or productivity improvements.
• Directly accountable for the efficient execution of construction or repair projects, emphasizing safety, quality, cost control, and schedule compliance.
• Oversees all aspects of their assigned project area, ensuring safety, schedule, quality, and cost goals are met.
• Leads the trade teams to deliver quality work on time and within budget while coordinating closely with trade general supervisors for resources and technical guidance.
• Collaborates with QA, Planning, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Test & Trials, OPC, subcontractors, and other departments to ensure project success for their assigned project area.
• Briefs the ship manager on project status and interfaces with customers and regulatory bodies to meet contractual and compliance requirements.
• Is directly accountable for the shipbuilding & repair process including cost, schedule, safety, and quality.
• Performance is evaluated based on adherence to schedule, budget compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Ensures seamless execution of all aspects of the shipbuilding & repair process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with a solid understanding of trade responsibilities, ship systems, and shipbuilding practices.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in shipbuilding, repair, or a comparable manufacturing environment is preferred (supervisory or project management experience is advantageous).
• Alternatively, a college degree in a field related to project management or the maritime industry, with at least two (2) years of experience in shipbuilding, repair, or a similar manufacturing environment is preferred (supervisory or project management experience is advantageous).
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in decision-making.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in shipbuilding, repair, or a comparable manufacturing environment preferred.
• Alternatively, a college degree in a field related to project management or the maritime industry, with at least two (2) years of experience in shipbuilding, repair, or a similar manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in decision-making.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Skills

• Uses project management tools and techniques to monitor schedule performance, evaluate potential actions, and implement effective recovery strategies.
• Applies Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and cost reporting data to assess cost impacts and develop mitigation strategies through sound judgment and analysis.
• Reviews contracts, work specifications, drawings, and technical references to thoroughly understand project scope and establish schedule strategies that align with project milestones.
• Conducts detailed analysis and reporting on schedule impacts and risk assessments to support change management activities.
• Ensures production trades and subcontractors comply with regulatory requirements, safety protocols, housekeeping standards, and contract specifications.
• Oversees subcontractor work completion, including reviewing and approving reports, invoicing documents, and resolving subcontractor issues as necessary.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves contractual correspondence and customer-facing reports related to the assigned project scope.
• Provides constructive feedback to support lessons learned and drive process improvement initiatives.
• Confirms work completion aligns with contract specifications and delivers progress reporting for assigned areas.

Benefits

NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Pay

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Schedule

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