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ORBIS INC.
Submarine Construction Performance Improvement Manager
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What they do
A Construction Manager manages construction projects from project planning through completion. Manages project budget and schedule; works closely with architects, engineers, trades workers, and clients; supervises construction on site and manages subcontractors; coordinates permits and regulatory compliance as needed for projects.
$121,560 / year median in Connecticut
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements Groton, CT Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description The mission of this position is to support the Shipbuilder in delivering new construction submarines per the requirements, on schedule with the requisite quality and safety. This position will drive prompt improvements in SSBN and SSN performance as measured by Earned Value Management System metrics (Budgeted/Targeted Quantity of Work Performed, Actual Quantity of Work Performed, etc.) and by adherence to the Shipbuilder's schedule. Near term objectives are delivery of SSBN 826 and SSN 803 in 2026 and achieving "1 Columbia Class +2 Virginia Class Submarines by 2030". This effort will be accomplished through networking with Shipbuilder engineering, material management, procurement, planning, management, and operations personnel along with daily deck-plate observations and follow-up with the Shipbuilder and other stakeholders. Follow up to include working with the Shipbuilder, and other stakeholders on the root causes for performance challenges and on working to overcome those challenges. The job requires more than 25% time on deck plate, in shops, and in material storage, handling, and transportation sites understanding opportunities and challenges. This position reports to and works for the Transformation Management Office (TMO) within Direct Reporting Portfolio Management (DRPM). Identify, Investigate and concisely communicate the scope, status, and impact of any construction related schedule delay or quality issues to both Shipbuilder Leadership, Transformation Management Office and Navy Team Leadership. Conduct and document work effectiveness observation studies to identify process barriers and gaps that impact shipbuilder effectiveness. This includes daily deck plate observations of work in progress, attendance daily at supervisor-to-team morning start up meetings, and turnover meetings across shifts. Develop understanding of root causes for any construction delays or quality issues associated with module construction and outfitting. Areas to address in each root cause analysis include but is not limited to:
- Adequacy of information management process
- Adequacy of material management processes
- Adequacy of Quality Management System processes and adherence by the Shipbuilder and suppliers relied on to support the Shipbuilder Rapidly assess the scope of a construction-impacting technical, supply chain or resource related issues.
- An active or current DoD Secret clearance.
- Great teamwork skills. Must be able to work across multiple organizations and build trusted relationships/partnerships
- 20+ years of management experience in ship maintenance and/or ship construction management in a Nuclear Shipyard.
- Ability to communicate with discretion
- Manufacturing, Production, and/or Operations experience.
- Project/Program management experience or similar/related experience desired.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Strong quantitative, analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
- Ability to facilitate and coordinate efforts with the Shipbuilder, government and non-government stakeholders.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work well within a time sensitive environment.
- Ability to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively when opportunities are present, building team cohesion and capacity.
- Highly motivated and well organized with strong project management skills and working independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office packages to complete daily tasking; proficient MS Office skillset to include Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Excel.
- Demonstrate the ability to brief complex technical issues and process barriers with teammates and team leadership.
- Ability to be a team player, work well with others and contribute positively to work/team environment while continually seeking ways to enhance contribution to the team.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment accepting emergent tasking with little to no supervision and/or direction.
- Discretion in performing specified work requirements.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with a vast team of diverse professionals.
- Attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines, as well as work independently and with sufficient knowledge to present projects to senior management.
- Ability to travel up to 100% of time to the Groton and Quonset Point locations.
- Submarine related experience
- An active NNPI account and CAC
- Experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs.
- Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end use customer.
- Knowledge of Program Management, including the acquisition process, the budgeting process and Navy program execution.
- Active-Duty experience serving on a U.S. Navy submarine preferred.
- Experience working in the DoD or DoN environments
- An advanced MS Office skillset to include Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Excel.
- Experience leading and engaging in weekly meetings with the ship builder and supplier regarding actions and statuses desirable.
- Knowledge of current DoD policies, NAVSEASYSCOM/Team Submarine policies and procedures.