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Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job in Newport News, Virginia, 23600, USA
Listing for: East Coast Repair and Fabrication
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: PROJECT MANAGER I

PROJECT MANAGER I

Location: Newport News, VA (Primary)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Classification: Salaried
Exemption Type: Exempt
Education: High School Diploma/GED

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the proper administration, planning, scheduling and budget for assigned projects. Coordinates daily activities, resolves resource conflicts within the company, and resolves customer issues. The Project Manager 1 is an entry level project manager position that largely requires close guidance and on the job training to learn the tools and concepts associated with good project management principles.

The scope of responsibility for this entry level Project Manager position is commensurate with that of smaller, less complex projects. With progressive training, development, and experience, the Project Manager 1 can be entrusted with projects of increasing size and complexity.

Essential Functions
  • Creates, maintains, and analyzes budgets, records, logs, and production schedules to ensure work is accomplished within budget and on time.
  • Coordinates with craft supervision, Production Manager, Division Manager, QA, and Safety to ensure that planning requirements are established and met.
  • Ensure Superintendents and project Supervision develop daily and weekly plans consistent with the overall project schedule.
  • Coordinates with Supervision and subcontractors to ensure that schedule conflicts do not arise between different trades.
  • Reviews and submits all condition reports to the customer, advising of cost and schedule impacts.
  • Negotiates all contract changes with the customer.
  • Facilitates daily production meetings with Superintendent, Supervisors, QA, and Safety to ensure that all aspects of the project are being planned and executed in a safe and productive manner.
  • Allocate project resources efficiently.
  • Forecast and drive towards estimates at completion, and accurately reports on project financial performance expectations.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customer for all contractual matters.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
  • Ability to work under close guidance.
  • Ability to train effectively on methods and procedures on new assignments.
  • Ability to effectively receive and provide guidance from and to others respectively.
  • Ability to determine appropriate actions, methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for expediting results with training and coaching.
  • Ability to follow an organized method in approach to work while being cognizant of the time needed to provide a service or product.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Strong communication skills, including oral, written and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with subordinates, management, and customers.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Must have Microsoft Office Software experience, and knowledge of Microsoft Project is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or other engineering fields preferred.
  • Three to five years related marine, shipyard or industrial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be able to gain access to military installations.
  • Must successfully pass a drug screen and background investigation.
  • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

    Accommodation Statement

    If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact Barbara Nicholas at  or by email at

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