Deputy Program Manager - Construction

Authority and Responsibilities

• Support Program Manager on the following tasks.
• Point of contact with the customer for all issues.
• Manage customer relationship and report to customer in terms of the contract.
• Manage any Prime or Sub relationships that exist.
• Bid and Proposal efforts; assist BD for preparation of all assigned proposals and ensure all bids and proposals are accurate, compliant, competitive, and executable.
• Contractual Compliance – manage contract administration, specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Resource Management – manage program resources to ensure that all team members are fully utilized at all times and develop and maintain program resource forecast demands.
• Risk Management – identify and mitigate program specific risks and identify and maximize program opportunities.
• Estimating – review estimates for accuracy; support labor estimates, material estimates, and make/buy reviews, etc.
• Contract change management / control – coordinate with change management team to execute changes in support of program requirements.
• Procurement of materials and equipment – manage order placement, on‑time delivery, and performance from suppliers; quality assurance from suppliers; identify and resolve material and equipment issues.
• Classification and inspection authority relationship – oversee design to ensure compliance with specification and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Estimating Business System initiative in response to RFP or RFQ requirements to ensure Basis of Estimates are in accordance with DFARs Cost Estimating System Requirements.
• Full discretionary authority to assign work, correct and discipline, recommend pay increase, transfers, promotions, discharges, and process grievances.
• Liaises with all levels of Austal organization, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (Sup Ship) representatives, Navy / USCG Program Office, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), other Government agencies and customers.
• Position requires travel of up to 20% of the time.

• 4‑year degree (relating to engineering technologies preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ 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.

• Candidate must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Must be 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.

Austal USA is committed to equal employment opportunity at all levels of employment. Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty completing an application due to incompatible technology or other disability‑related application issues may contact us at 251‑445‑1932 for assistance.