Government Program Manager

Pacific Shipyards International (PSI) is searching for an experienced Government Program Manager to join our ship repair team in Hawaii.

Position Title: Government Program Manager

Reports To: Vice President of Programs

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Position Summary

PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.

We are seeking a qualified Government Program Manager to join our Programs Division in support of our Government ship repair contracts. The Government Program Manager will report to the Vice President of Programs and is responsible for the management and execution of Government and military ship repair program. The individual will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with responsibility for managing a group of Project Managers and Ship Superintendents.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Navy ship repair, ideally having acted as a Project Manager on multiple depot level and intermediate-level ship repair availabilities. The candidate must have strong leadership skills to establish and maintain working relationships with different stakeholders, including owners, managers, estimators, engineers, subcontractors, supervisors, and production workers. The candidate must have a thorough understanding of Government contracts, ship repair estimating methods, and project scheduling fundamentals.The candidate must be comfortable negotiating large-value contract changes with the customer. Additionally, the candidate should have experience onboard ships with an understanding of marine engineering and shipboard equipment.

The Government Program Manager must be knowledgeable of planning and Project Management principles such as scheduling and work sequencing, risk management, performance management, and change management. The candidate must be effective in scheduling and coordinating multiple resources such as labor, equipment, material, and subcontract support.

The Government Program Manager must be capable of leading daily and weekly meetings with all stakeholders ranging from executive management to customers. These meetings may include production meetings, weekly progress meetings, conferences, and formal reviews.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees and Manages the Project Management team on Government ship repair contracts
• Ensures cost and schedule are maintained on all Government ship repair contracts
• Coordinates, oversees, and approves contract changes
• Interfaces with vessel’s stakeholders on day-to-day matters

Education/Training/Skills:

• Must have thorough knowledge of NAVSEA standard items
• Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills
• Experience as a Project Manager on Navy CNO Ship Repair Availabilities
• Experience on Navy DDG ships, including DDG-51 and DDG-1000 class
• Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum requirement of 15 years of ship repair or marine industry experience
• Minimum requirement of five (5) years of project management experience
• Experience negotiating contract changes and providing labor estimates for ship repair
• Thorough knowledge managing federal contracts
• Knowledge of shipboard tag-out procedures and Navy Work Authorization (WAF) controls
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project or similar scheduling software

Qualification/Requirements:

• Must show proof of legal right to work in the United States and US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to Navy base.
• All candidates must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening and background check.
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers’ License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver’s License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s License, class 3 or higher

Our Values

Legacy: Family-owned throughout its history, PSI strives to fulfill the goals that motivated our founder in 1944: we dedicate ourselves wholly to caring for our customers so that they can continue to serve our community.

Commitment: PSI approaches every project with teamwork, determination, and focus. Commitment makes it possible for the most challenging of projects to be completed safely and on-time to consistently exceed our customer’s expectations.

Integrity: Transparency, humility, and accountability are critical to every facet of our business. Leading with integrity allows PSI to continue to operate as the highest-performing commercial shipyard in the state.

Loyalty: At PSI, every employee relies on teammates without question and supports each other without pretense. Built on the foundations of trust, loyalty to one another is paramount.

We hope you will consider joining our team!

Qualified candidates are encouraged to visit www.pacificshipyards.com to apply.