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Program Manager, Structural Division

IMIA, LLC
Portsmouth, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
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Position Description

TITLE: Program Manager, Structural Division

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Structural

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT / PT STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Norfolk, VA

Summary

Directs and coordinates all activities of the Structural division in Nationwide Locations. Duties include providing up close and detailed leadership of the Structural Division workforce performing repairs to U.S. Navy Ships and Submarines at public and private shipyards, structural fabrication services, and turn-key operations in support of customers performing ship repair, ship-fitting, pipe repairs, and fabrication services to the U.S. Government. Directly engaged in all aspects of Structural Division estimating, job scheduling/planning, job execution, safety, and financial performance. Monitors and ensure all training, development, and testing programs are effective and procedural guidance is adhered to.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Participate in cost and price reviews of work being estimated for bid to customers. Activities will include reading specifications, contract guidelines, blueprints, and material requirements specifically required to meet project requirements.
  • Participate in Project Status Reporting (PSR) regular reviews. Ensure project execution results are aligned to budgets, contract requirements, and schedule. Take immediate actions with Project Managers to course correct as needed.
  • Maintain current bid tracker for structural division and ensure all bids are reviewed and approved and submitted on time.
  • Seek out and win work at best price practical to support regional sales/gross margin targets.
  • Foster and maintain customer relationships both personally and via direct reports to maintain and expand the customer base in all regions.
  • Coordinate development/maintenance of accurate regional Current & Probable/Line of Balance predicting workforce surges up and down.
  • Direct, coordinate, and oversee the planning, administration, staffing, daily operations, and financial performance of all structural projects company wide, including project staffing, scheduling, and equipment deployment plans.
  • Responsible for overall quality and management of structural projects.
  • Designate management and supervisory resources for the job with regional Superintendents and production experts, and input from the Structural Vice President.
  • Promote 'smart resource sharing' between projects at Superintendent level. Evaluate regional workload at the project level and oversee staffing and scheduling. Make adjustments, as needed, for effective use of in-region resources and elimination of surpluses/deficits.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

  • Direct oversight of the Structural Production Managers, Project Managers, NDT Inspectors, Structural Superintendents and Fabrication Teams

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Attributes

  • Ability to synthesize and analyze complex and diverse information
  • Identify, troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in a timely manner, particularly those related to the structural integrity of maritime vessels.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to lead and facilitate presentations for internal and external constituents
  • Strong negotiation skills with ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to delegate work assignments, give authority to work independently, and monitor final output
  • Ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve organization-wide goals
  • In-depth knowledge of budgeting, funding, and cost control measures
  • In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and quality control processes and methodologies
  • In-depth knowledge of contract and project management processes and methodologies
  • In-depth knowledge of ship repair and maintenance processes commonly found in the manufacturing and marine industries
  • In-depth knowledge of standard safety and security procedures related to equipment and materials

Education And Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, mathematics, or a related field required or equivalent experience.
  • Requires a minimum of 5 years of management experience of structural or pipe projects on Navy ships and/or Navy new construction projects.
  • Requires a minimum of 5 years of project management experience
  • Requires a minimum of 5 years of management experience with direct supervisory responsibilities
  • A proven track record of success in demanding roles in fast-paced environments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

  • Most work performed under pressured, fast-paced conditions; frequently requires overtime

EQUIPMENT USED

  • Computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, adding machine, scanner
  • This is a general list and is not all inclusive

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

  • Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

About the Organization IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.

IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • LTD
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • 401k

Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.

Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

EOE Statement IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

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