Arctic Security Cutter; ASC Program Manager
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, Business Management
Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) Program Manager
Location:
Galveston, TX
For over 75 years, Gulf Copper & Manufacturing has been a customer-driven leader in the marine and offshore industries, delivering unwavering quality and an uncompromising commitment to safety, integrity, and environmental protection.
Benefits:- 401 (k)
- Group Health & Dental Plan
- Short -& Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Holiday & Vacation Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
The ASC Program Manager(PM) willbe responsible forthe set up and execution of the ASC Program. This program will be executed jointly byGulf Copper LLC in Galveston, TX and Port Arthur, TX and by Davie Nordik Yard Finland (DNYF) at the Helsinki Shipyard in Finland for the delivery of polar vessel for the U.S. Coast Guard based on an existing design previously built at the Helsinki Shipyard.
The role includes the development of and delivery of the program execution strategy, encompassing all phases of ship design adjustments and optimization, construction,commissioning and delivery.
The PM will have responsibility for the customer relationship at the program level and for ensuring that all program management responsibilities are executed with the support of the various functional support organizations including but not limited to engineering, planning, project controls, supply chain, finance, legal, contracts, and production
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and ensure effective implementation of the Program Management Plan and related program control processes that support the program requirements.
Identify risk areas and recommend mitigation plans as part of the Program Management implementation approach.
Leadandmotivate the program management team by fostering a high performing teamcommitted toachievingthe standards andthe goalsand of the corporation.
Develop the management plans and processeswhichprovideeffective management of all design products and processes to the construction effort.
Manage the client-supplier relationship by acting as a key interface for client relations (ex:hosting Progress Review Meeting, etc.).Identify and communicate contractual obligations and ensure that they are always respected.
Supervise the development, approval, and issuance of client and internal status reports that proactively support,monitor, and communicate budget, actual status, and forecast costs, labor hours and quantities for your assigned project. Ensure recommendations are provided in conjunction with these reports to provide corrective action for implementation.
Establish and effectivelyleveragecross-discipline relationships within the Project team tofacilitatethe achievement of objectives.
Establish the ASC Program Management team. This includes proactivelydeveloping the Program organization chart, with the definition ofroles and responsibilities,the resource needs and ensuring suitable team composition is in place as required. Establish a plan for resource mobilization, including training if needed.
Participate in the development and negotiation of the Build Contract for the ASC, bringingshipbuilding and industry best practices.
Make recommendations to senior management on key issues where a decision between Gulf Copper LLC or DNYF process should be used and how/when a transition these to minimize disruption to the project while contributing to global organizationalobjectivesof standardization.
Define andadvisecompany leadership and program team on specific actions to effectively manage cash flow.
Continuously check the coherence between the Tasks funding and the resources plan with the aim of keeping an efficient and effective Resource Plan.
Identify the necessary actions to keep the Project within the expected schedule.
Lead theeffort tocreate andmaintainan integratedmaster schedule.
Laisebetween the project teamandwiththe GC LLC matrix organization.
Manage the ship’stechnical configuration undercontractualobligations.
Create andmaintainproject financial controls.
Education & Experience:
Twentyplus (20+) years of progressive experience in program management, including ship design and shipbuilding experience as well…
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