Position: Project Manager

Job Location: Norfolk Virginia

Hutco Branch: Newport News 

Rate of Pay: $26 per hour

DESCRIPTION:

We are currently seeking Project Managers for the Programs department located in Norfolk Virginia. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall Project 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 Project Manager will perform in a professional position requiring in-depth knowledge of both Combatant and Non-Combatant vessels. Within defined objectives, the Project Manager is responsible to provide independent, complex analysis, concept formulation and new method identification. Project Managers perform as the lead representative of our Company, and act as the prime point of contact for our customers. The avoidance of, inaccurate decisions, errors in work and reporting or passing out information that may put the fiscal position of the organization at risk or damage the Company's reputation is one of the Project Managers primary responsibilities. 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a BA/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Science or a related academic field or AA/AS plus 2 years directly related experience or 6 years directly related experience.
• Preferred minimum of six (6) years of shipboard repair experience within a Public or Private shipyard (Prior military experience with the US Navy in an engineering or directly related field would qualify).
• Must have a minimum of six (6) years’ experience managing technical personnel within complex activities or shipboard availabilities.
• Must have experience in using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Power Point while being able to navigate in the computer server environment.
• Experience of working within a “Cost Type” or “Fixed Type” Contract is a plus, but not a pre-requisite.
• Able to gain access to Government facilities, and able to obtain a Security clearance once employed.
• 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.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment- including a respirator.
• Must be able to obtain a government facility security pass (DBIDS)
• OSHA 10 Maritime 
• Must be able to pass a seven-year background check w/ No Felonies
• Must pass drug test and E-Verify.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Able to delegate responsibilities between Assistant Project Managers assigned directly to the Project Manager, by contributing input to Senior Leadership as a recommendation to who should make up the Project Team.
• Able to assemble, plan, lead and facilitate regular cross-functional Project Team meetings with company personnel, our Subcontractors, as well as representatives from our customers and the US Navy.
• Able to develop detailed task list, work effort assessment, including short and long-term resource allocation plans based on inputs from Senior Managers and Team members.
• Able to identify 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.
• Must be able to identify, assess and analyze with the Team, any risk and/or issues that may compromise the successful completion of the project, and develop plans/actions that will remove this risk. Able to provide leadership when schedule / production conflicts may occur, and the Team is looking for resolution.
• Capable of leading 3 to 5 assigned Project Managers and/or Assistant Project Managers.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

BENEFITS:

A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco, Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care. Available plans include:

• Medical / Prescription
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short Term Disability Benefits
• Term Life Benefits
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit

CONTACT HUTCO TODAY!

Apply Online or at the Newport News Branch:

728 High Street 

Portsmouth VA, 23704

Send resumes to nnrecruiter@hutcoinc.com

Or call us at (757) 223-7680

Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).