What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Subcontracts position at Birdon America, Inc.?
Project Manager - Subcontracts
This position is located on-site in our Bayou La Batre, AL shipyard
The Project Manager – Subcontracts will be responsible for the oversight and coordinated of subcontracted activities for the assigned project(s). The role will oversee and ensure that subcontracted activities meet requirements, performance objectives, budget, and schedules are aligned with contractual obligations. The Project Manager – Subcontracts serves as the single point of contact between the shipyard and subcontractors, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled and project goals are achieved.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage Subcontractor activities for fabrication, outfitting, testing, and related shipbuilding services ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and budget for assigned project(s)
- Act as single point of contact for production and subcontractor involvement and communication ensuring subcontract integration into overall project plan.
- Coordinate with supply chain, engineering, scheduling, planning, and production ensuring all required documentation, activity sequencing, and material is available for subcontract execution within contract terms, quality requirements and safety protocols.
- Support the development and maintenance of documentation, including contract files, correspondence, change order management and completion records during subcontract execution.
- Collaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Planning, Production, Engineering to define subcontract needs and resolve disputes.
- Support internal and external audits, including from DCAA, DCMA, or customer quality representatives.
- Track and record all subcontract issues, labor and material shortages throughout the construction process and contribute solutions for lessons learned
Qualifications / Skills / Experience:
- 8 years of experience in project management and subcontractor management for new construction or repair within a shipbuilding environment.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost control practices.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to read and interpret shipbuilding technical drawings and specifications
- PMP Certification (desired but not required)
Working Conditions:
- Position may require travel to office locations and other locations as coordinated with direct manager
- Position occasionally requires working in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, sharp cutting tools, dust, fumes and airborne particles, temperature extremes and elevated noise levels.
Birdon offers a full benefits package including:
Health/Dental/Vision
EAP
Life
STD/LTD
401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)
Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee referral program
Pet Insurance
Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT we expect this same commitment from all employees.
Birdon America Inc. 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing hr@birdon.us. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact hr@birdon.us for further assistance.