Assistant Project Manager at Marine Hydraulics International, LLC

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our shipyard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.MHI is looking to hire an experienced Assistant Project Manager who will serve as the primary point of contact for all matters concerning the assigned project from initial planning to project close-outESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReview work specifications, material status reports, and manpower budgets as they are developed assuring all contract milestones are met and that this essential information is being properly addressed throughout the company.With the assigned Project Manager, develop project production strategy and schedule, that facilitates a successful completion of all milestones and contractual dates.Works with other departments within the company and subcontractors to ensure that the specifications are understood, work is planned and estimates are submitted and processed in a timely fashion to meet project milestones.As assigned by the Project Manager, serves as point of contact with our customers, meets with them to establish project milestones and discuss progress, quality, or other performance related issues.Chairs production meetings assigned by the Project Manager, related to the Project during execution.Monitor project cost and schedule performance for assigned project tasks weekly, ensuring that budgets, cost, progress and projections are consistent with actual on-site productivity observations.Serves as a focal point for critical project data submitted to the customer (i.e. CFR, RCC, RTR, N-items, etc.) for production area assigned by the Project Manager.Directly assess and manage subcontractors assigned job taskings within the Project, as assigned.Work with the Project Manager to close out the project and submit the PPI or other performance related data.Assist with training of new Assistant Project Managers and Project Staff.Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or Equivalent.5 years of Ship Repair related experience in a supervisory or management capacity is preferred.Demonstrated good organizational and communication skills.Be able to generate new work estimates based on work specifications and ship-checks.Fluent in work specification interpretation and NAVSEA Standard Items.Must have ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.Computer skills including Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and Outlook. Marine Hydraulics International, LLC is an at will employer. EOE/Disability/Vet