US Coatings is currently seeking a Project Manager who would be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, maintenance, finance, compliance, and safety regulations on shipyard project sites for US Coatings.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Works closely with the President, VP of Production, and Estimating.
Must be able to actively communicate, coordinate, and schedule employees assigned at shipyards on various projects.
Works with Estimating as required for bid proposals and estimate reviews.
Provides and evaluates work item costs to ensure production manpower and material costs are tailored to the estimate and communicates any variation from same.
Works closely with USC Safety Manager to ensure all USC personnel are following approved USC safety procedures/policies.
Work with the safety manager to develop new procedures, measure and manage environmental conditions, and ensure personnel safety.
Participates in all safety investigations.
Oversees and monitors projects to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
Works within the scope and budget assigned to the project and coordinates the progression of the job with USC and Shipyard site project managers.
Reviews job schedules and complexity of projects to determine work priorities and assign appropriate staff to specific jobs/tasks.
Organizes, supervises, leads, and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe.
Maintains control of personnel/project staffing and may recommend disciplinary action to the VP of Production & Human Resources Manager.
Submits timesheets into payroll by the deadline.
Ensures safety policies are adhered to and compliance requirements are met.
Provides project managers and support staff with project updates and other relevant information.
Implements inspection checklists.
Responsible for production efficiency in the assigned Shipyard project site.
Manages and assigns personnel to all jobs at that location.
Manages and assigns equipment to all jobs at that location.
Manages QA support personnel and records at that location.
Reviews production schedules to manage overtime and personnel.
Approve all vacation time, sick days, etc. for all superintendents, and foremen assigned to that location.
Ensures work scope variations, production delays, and emergent work scope is documented and properly compensated by working with program managers, superintendents, and estimating group.
Communicate daily with all active job managers and office personnel.
Explores and recommends new processes and equipment to improve the efficiency and capability of the company.
Key Requirements, Education, and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the maritime industry regarding vessel preservation methods and coating systems.
Advanced computer experience including high proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Programs.
Proficient communication skills both oral and written.
Thorough, well-organized, systematic, and meticulous recordkeeping.
Ability to effectively work with a variety of other people, especially other company personnel.
Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items is a plus.
Must have prior shipyard experience.
The ideal candidate would have project management, estimating, and production management experience.
Ability to generate, read, and update project schedules.
Travel: Occasional – 25%