SHIP CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - LPD
Huntington Ingalls

Req ID: 39847
Team: 72 Ships Management
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

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

Travel Requirement: No

We're building tomorrow's fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we've designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we're simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that's cool? Keep reading:

The Role

Responsible for production, equipment installation, outfitting and testing. Monitors direct labor expenditures against tasks performed to assure effective utilization of resources. Provide solutions to assure work is accomplished at minimum cost. Directs, coordinates and provides leadership for pre and post launch. Directs the allocation of resources to maintain schedule adherence. Approves manpower plans. Assure hire plans have been developed to support manpower needs and manage to those plans. Monitor and control direct labor expenses to ensure achievement of the financial goals. Place significant attention and focus on EVMS cost control/cost management to ensure Ship Program viability. Responsible for supporting the Ship Program Manager in the identification of risks and opportunities and supporting the risk/opportunity register action plans. Develop and implement plans and overall strategies to minimize cost, schedule, quality and risks for the construction of the ship. Assists in the preparation and review of schedules for purposes of coordinating and integrating all production work, including starts/closeouts of work authorizations. Perform cost trade off studies for all significant cost and production enhancements that affect labor and material. Coordinates compartment completion and ensures ship readiness to support test plan. Gives final concurrence for assembly erection and module integration after assurance that all scheduled work has been completed, lock-out equipment is landed, production facilities have been properly arranged and the assembly/module is clean.

Additional common management responsibilities as listed in Shipbuilding Management Charter 0001 within command media (SBMC 0001) and applicants should review the Charter and policies and procedures before applying for position.

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Must Have

Bachelors' Degree or equivalent and (10) years of applicable technical experience which includes complex systems in military vessels. A candidate must have experience in and a thorough understanding of shipbuilding construction, manufacturing processes and operations. Must have experience with complex systems in military vessels. A combination of education and experience may be used in lieu of degree..

Nice to Have

Apprentice School Graduate

Minimum of Two (2) years of prior experience at the General Superintendent level

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.