REPORTS TO: Director of Projects
SUPERVISES:
Directly:
Project Managers
Project Coordinators
Subordinate:
Program and Project Support Managers
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of multiple construction projects, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, quality, and safety objectives. Drive performance through effective team leadership, stakeholder alignment, and proactive risk management.
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and cross-functional teams to achieve high performance and accountability
Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
Oversee performance evaluations, merit planning, and succession development for direct reports
Project Delivery & Execution
Own end-to-end project execution, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, schedules, and financial targets
Ensure all projects are executed efficiently with a strong focus on milestone achievement, cost control, and schedule adherence
Maintain active field presence to monitor safety, productivity, and work quality
Stakeholder & Customer Management
Serve as primary point of contact for project-related operational issues across all assigned programs
Partner closely with Program and Operations leadership to ensure alignment on priorities, risks, and execution strategy
Lead and participate in customer engagements, executive briefings, and project reviews
Risk, Cost & Performance Management
Drive performance using cost and schedule metrics (including EVMS), ensuring accurate forecasting and variance analysis
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks impacting cost, schedule, or contractual performance
Validate resource planning and ensure alignment between planned and actual execution
Coordination & Problem Resolution
Resolve cross-project conflicts related to sequencing, constraints, and resource allocation
Ensure effective communication across engineering, supply chain, and construction teams
Oversee supplier performance, including delivery, quality, and issue resolution
Engineering & Technical Oversight
Coordinate with engineering leadership to ensure timely delivery of design outputs supporting project schedules
Ensure compliance with specifications, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations
Continuous Improvement
Promote lessons learned, rework reduction, and field change management processes
Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and overall project performance
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
10 years of related experience in Project Management and/or significant leadership responsibility.
A sound knowledge of the military marine construction industry
A proven track record with experience in the marine industry in engineering / construction / operation or similar heavy industrial environments.
Strong working knowledge of EVMS principles, cost control, and schedule management tools
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
Ability to understand schedule reporting tools and be competent in maintaining and validating schedule related data
Ability to listen to staff and customers and act appropriately
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Strong understanding of contracts, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements
Ability to operate independently, make decisions, and drive results under pressure
Ability to work independently and be self motivated
Willingness to work extended or irregular hours as required by project demands
TOOLS: None
DIRECTION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to assign work
DISCRETION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to correct and discipline, recommend pay increase, transfers, promotions, discharges, and process grievances to direct employees.
LIAISES WITH:
All levels of Austal organization
Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SupShip) representatives
Navy Program Office
Subcontractors
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
Equal Employment Commitment
Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.
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