Mgr Programs

Employment Type: Full-Time | Salary | Exempt
Pay Range: $80,880 - $121,131
Location: Vigor Marine CM San Diego, 1995 Bay Front Street, San Diego, CA 92113

Who We Are 

Vigor Marine CM San Diego, a Vigor Marine Group company, builds on the proud legacy of Continental Maritime of San Diego (CMSD) to stand as a vital force on San Diego’s working waterfront. As a certified Master Ship Repair Contractor for the U.S. Navy, our skilled professionals have successfully completed hundreds of ship repair and modernization projects for the Navy and Military Sealift Command.
 
We perform maintenance and modernization on all classes of major surface vessels, including CVN, CG, and DDG, as well as amphibious ships such as LHD, LHA, LSD, LPD, and auxiliary ships. Our work spans a full range of Combatant, Hull, Mechanical and Electrical, and Habitability systems, supporting the readiness and mission success of the U.S. Fleet.

Position Specifics

The Program Manager is the primary company representative assigned to and responsible for the successful execution of a ship repair program / project. The Program Manager is responsible for the Profit and Loss of assigned projects. The Program Manager ensures all activities are carried out in accordance with established specifications, budgets, schedules, and procedures.  The Program Manager is the primary interface between the Company, Ship’s Force, and the contracting agency.

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrates the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, putting the company values and commitments at the forefront of decisions and actions.

• Complies with all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Policies and Procedures.

• Fosters openness and early detection of possible ethics. compliance, and contractual issues to support early intervention of nonconformities and/or compliance violations.

• Fulfills all training and development activities in accordance with designated deadlines.

• Develops and maintains the Big Rock Schedule, ensuring major work phases, resource allocation, and scheduling deconfliction are effectively planned and communicated.

• Coordinates the overall effort of the Area Managers, Trades, and Subcontractors to ensure project performance meets budget, schedule, and quality objectives.

• Monitors and reports weekly progress. ensuring alt assigned tasks are completed per schedule and aligned with certification requirements.

• Monitors and reports weekly progress, ensuring alt assigned tasks are completed per schedule and aligned with certification requirements.

• Ensures all ship activities are executed per contract, regulatory, and certification requirements while working with Quality Assurance and Production teams to track Test and Inspection Plans (TIPs).

• Represents the Company at formal and informal meetings with the customer, keeping them accurately informed on project status and key milestones.

• Updates and briefs Management on the project's progress, challenges, and recommended solutions for schedule adherence and certification compliance.

• Anticipates potential schedule slippage and initiates alternative actions plans, including for increased recommendations for increased manpower and/or overtime.

• Coordinates program/project preparations. ensuring budget, work specifications, trade and

subcontractor requirements, and logistics are properly planned and executed.

• Excellent people, organizational, written and oral communication skills.

• Have a basic understanding of computer systems (i.e. Microsoft Office).

• Proficient with applicable SOMS Departmental Work Instructions and Procedures

• Understanding of Earned Value Management.

• Works well under unusual or extreme pressure.

 Management Responsibilities 

•   Monitors work operations of exempt and/or non-exempt employees on a daily basis and actively assists or provides direction to subordinates  as required.

•   Identifies opportunities for continual improvement in work execution. schedule adherence. risk mitigation, and certification tracking.

•   Oversees the entirety of assigned projects including, but not limited to, Area Mangers, Subcontractors, Quality, Contracts, and EH&S.

•   Ensures subordinates comply with all Health/Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures.

•   Ensures subordinates demonstrate the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, putting the company values and commitments at the forefront of decisions and actions.

Work Environment

•   May be exposed to fumes, irritants, laser light, toxic chemicals, and potential electrical shock in an industrial or shipboard environment.

•   May involve gathering data while observing rotating or operating machinery.

•   Frequently moves throughout the yard.

•   Must be able to maneuver ascend and descend stairs/ladders/ramps located inside various ships.

•   Ability to move more than 40 lbs.

•   May be exposed to rapid changes in microclimates, industrial processes, and other environmental factors while collecting data, providing direction, and observing performance of task teams.

Education and Experience

•   Working knowledge of U.S. Navy/MSC/Commercial Ships and their systems is required.

•   At least three (3) years’ previous experience as a Program Manager is desired.

•   At least ten (10) years’ experience in ship repair is desired.

•   Four-year college degree is desired but not required.

•   High School Diploma or equivalent.  

Our Commitment

At Vigor Marine CM San Diego, our management team is dedicated to providing the structure, tools, and environment necessary for success. We are committed to:

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vigor Marine CM San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Veterans and individuals with disabilities. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. We offer excellent company-paid benefits and a savings plan.

How to Apply

In Person:
Vigor Marine CM San Diego
1995 Bay Front Street
San Diego, CA 92113
 
 Online:
 https://cmsd-msr.com/careers-jobs/