Area Manager (SkillBridge)

About the role

The Area Manager oversees ship construction and repair operations within an assigned area, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and cost efficiency. They make critical decisions affecting business operations and manage the performance of production trades and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Implements NASSCO's management policies and operational practices to effectively oversee all activities within the assigned area of responsibility.
• 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.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A 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.

Physical Demands

• The essential functions of this role require work in both an office and industrial setting.
• The role requires prolonged periods of working in a stationary position, operating a computer, computer programs, and standard office equipment necessary to perform the essential duties.
• The role requires perceiving information and communicating effectively with others in person, online, and on the phone.
• The role also requires prolonged periods of working in indoor and outdoor industrial settings.
• Must have the ability to safely access, navigate, and traverse the shipyard, construction areas, production areas, ships, and warehouses.
• Must be able to transit uneven surfaces and be agile to move quickly to avoid hazards and respond to unexpected obstacles.
• Must be able to observe, detect, identify, perceive, recognize, and process information to remain alert and timely comply with all safety requirements.
• Must be able to move, transport, and use equipment necessary to perform the essential duties.
• Duties performed on ships require ascending and descending stairs and ladders, transiting on scaffolding and at heights, transiting through manholes and other narrow, confined, or congested spaces.
• This position requires exposure to industrial areas which contain hazardous materials, loud noise (including sirens, horns, chipping, slamming, and hammering), dust, fumes, and exposure to weather.

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent with a solid understanding of trade responsibilities, ship systems, and shipbuilding practices.
• Alternatively, a college degree in a field related to project management or the maritime industry.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in decision-making.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Benefits

NASSCO offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Specific details are subject to change and can be found in the employee handbook.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Specific details are subject to change and can be found in the employee handbook.

Schedule

The shift is 1st, and the role requires flexibility to work in both an office and industrial setting. Specific details are subject to change and can be found in the employee handbook.