Waterfront Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily waterfront execution of Navy FOTS ship, submarine, and/or combat systems installation, modernization, repair, and overhaul operations.

• Act as the main on-site liaison with shipyard personnel, Government representatives, the ship’s crew, contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

• Manage and coordinate engineering, technical, professional, skilled trade, and industrial waterfront staff.

• Develop, oversee, and track production schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements.

• Facilitate shipboard installation, integration, testing, maintenance, repair, and modernization across various workstreams and trades.

• Monitor production progress and identify issues related to schedule, technical aspects, materials, access, resources, and sequencing.

• Lead issue resolution efforts and coordinate corrective actions with program management, engineering, logistics, production, shipyard, and Government stakeholders.

• Organize work sequencing, ship access, availability requirements, material readiness, and personnel resources.

• Conduct and support planning, drawing/schematic, production, schedule, and Government/customer status meetings; track actions to completion.

• Supervise contractor and subcontractor performance to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance.

• Provide updates to leadership regarding progress, schedule performance, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.

• Assist with Foreign Military Sales waterfront activities and coordinate with U.S. Government and international partners.

• Ensure adherence to shipyard, local, state, national, Navy, safety, environmental, security, quality, technical, and contractual standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of relevant experience in managing complex projects involving U.S. Government ships, submarines, or combat systems.

• Background in naval shipbuilding and overhaul within public or private shipyard settings.

• Experience in managing a large and diverse workforce, from professional to industrial levels.

• Proven ability to manage schedules for large and complex projects.

• Demonstrated experience with Foreign Military Sales programs.

• Proven track record in managing logistics for geographically dispersed and/or OCONUS operating environments.

• Strong skills in technical writing, editing, analytical tasks, and information organization.

• Ability to convey complex technical tasks in a clear and concise manner.

• Capability to work independently and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic environment.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and work in maritime, industrial, or forward-deployed settings, including visits onboard vessels in port.

• Active Secret clearance required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Current PMP Certification preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.