REPORTS TO:
Vice President, New Construction Surface Ship Programs
SUPERVISES:
Program Coordinators
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the timeliness, compliance, development and submittal of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Notice Of Change (NOCs), Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), and insurance claims, as well as corporate initiative proposals for all new construction programs
Responsible for developing and maintaining Change Management Procedures for each program as required.
Responsible for maximizing change opportunity while managing the customer within the bounds of the contract and remaining contractually compliant at all times
Responsible for status reports and metrics on change development up to and including metrics that track actual cost performance against proposed costs
Responsible for interfacing with customers and internal departments (Marketing, Contracts, Purchasing, Production, Finance, Engineering, etc.) on related issues involving the scope and preparation of change orders.
Coordinate with Program/Project/Contracts Managers to submit/execute changes in support of program requirements
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
4-year degree (relating to engineering technologies preferred)
10 years of related experience and training
Proven record of military and commercial marine program management
A sound knowledge of the marine construction industry
Proven ability to set tasks for self and others
Ability to listen to staff and customers and act appropriately
Excellent communication skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, contract specifications, and major equipment specifications.
Ability to check own work
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.
LIAISES WITH:
All levels of Austal organization
Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SupShip) representatives
Navy / USCG Program Office
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Other Govt agencies and customers
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
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
Position requires travel of up to 20% of the time
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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