MGR ENGINEERING 2

Req ID: 39389 
Team: O41 PLANT ENGR 
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes 

Full-Time
Shift: 1st 
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available 
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework 

Travel Requirement:  No 

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start 

 

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

 

The Role

The manager of the Waterfront Value Stream is responsible for the Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule, and Customer Satisfaction of major waterfront, dry dock, and infrastructure projects in the Facilities Division. This position reports to the Manager 3 of Facilities Projects and will provide leadership & direction to team members.
 
Projects include the design and construction of Infrastructure projects on Dry Docks, the Floating Dry Dock, Bulkheads and Piers as well as floating assets, standoffs, dredging, and fenders.  Projects consist of significant upgrades, maintenance, modification and/or new waterfront infrastructure to support US Navy nuclear shipbuilding and carrier refueling and defueling projects. 
 
Areas of responsibility include and are not limited to:
•    Ensure safety of team members, shipyard employees and contractors in the implementation of Facilities Projects.  Lead team members to ensure a highly engaging environment.
•    Responsible for conducting studies, assessing risk, developing options and producing High Level Feasibility Estimates (HLFEs) for customer requests.
•    Responsible for developing Project Plans to obtain customer concurrence for scope, deliverables, justification, cost, and schedule.
•    Responsible for all aspects of project management, design, bid & award, construction, commissioning, LCAM, and close-out for projects.
•    Establish standard work instructions that detail stops of the overarching project implementation process.
•    Approve progress payments and verify correct funding stream is adhered to during project implementation.
•    Responsible for reviewing and concurring with all designs completed by outside consultants.
•    Responsible for ensuring facilities comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.
•    Responsible for ensuring all employees are qualified to perform their assigned job functions by identifying and scheduling required training for their employees.
•    Responsible for the selection and oversight of qualified suppliers to implement project work in a safe and high quality manner.
•    Responsible for the adherence and administration of all NNS Policies and Procedures.
•    Responsible for building strong customer relationships.
•    Duties include cost management of indirect and direct projects, Tactical Planning, Labor Resource Planning, Long Range Strategic Planning, and forecasting for the Capital AOP and the Forward Pricing Plan.
•    Implement projects in an environmentally and ergonomically friendly manner and address O&M considerations to include LCAM deliverables.
•    Develop and/or implement process improvements in both project delivery and production processes.
•    Develop and implement succession planning to include training, development

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

•    Prefer a degree in mechanical, electrical, structural, or civil engineering, or the equivalent, and 6 or more years of experience.
•    Should possess comprehensive knowledge of utility distribution systems and facility infrastructure design and construction.
•    Experience in developing design criteria and contract documents (drawings, specifications, etc.), establishing execution strategies and selecting the appropriate contract/procu