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Overview:

The LHD Project Manager oversees the company's LHD Program for the East Coast executing our Boiler and Steam System prime contract with the US Navy. This also includes providing of strategic guidance to superintendents and lead foremen as well as assisting with business development for the Regional Manager. Responsibilities will include the oversight of all applicable projects that affect program and organizational strategies, goals and tactics. This position reports directly to the Regional Manager.

Description:

+ Defines, develops, and maintains production execution for projects within assigned LHD program. Maintains close support to assigned customers, and monitors market forces that impact program. Maintains pro-active stance to keep and increase market share within the program footprint.

+ Supports Human Resource and Corporate objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.

+ Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; participate in audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

+ Meets financial objectives by forecasting project and program requirements; preparing an annual budget for assigned program; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

+ Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

+ Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

+ Approve purchases/expenditures related to projects/contracts.

+ Meet margin goals for projects.

+ Monitor expenditures against revenue for projects/contracts.

+ Monitor project schedules and command changes to project performance as necessary in order to meet schedules.

+ Monitor customer satisfaction during and after projects.

+ Creates project work plans with input from foremen and Estimating Departments and revises as required.

+ Identifies resources needed and enlists or assigns responsibilities to other team members.

+ Develop and disperse project budgets to Superiors and Subordinates.

+ Holds and directs a pre-job meeting with project staff (Production, QA, Procurement) to ensure understanding of scope and requirements for day-to-day management of projects.

+ Manages day-to-day operations and ensures that production personnel within program are providing safe, quality customer service on-time and on-budget.

+ Investigate deviances in man/hour projections and revenue projections to determine cause (change in scope, poor performance, other) to minimize exposure or recognize source of additional revenue.

+ Perform an overall job analysis with Production and Estimating Departments to review performance and establish standards for future work.

Qualifications:

+ 10 + years of experience in ship repair/ fabrication experience, particularly with boiler and steam systems.

+ Ability to obtain DBIDS and TWIC Credentials for access to USN and Shipping Facilities.

+ Possess a valid driver's license.

+ Excellent communication and organizational skills.

+ Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.

+ Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to multitask.

+ Strong computer skills and proficient in all Microsoft Office suite applications.

+ Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines.

+ Ability to understand and administer OSHA, ABS Classification guidelines, USCG, NAVSEA and SOLAS requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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