Maritime Project Manager

Job Description

Continental Tide is seeking a motivated, energetic Project Manager for our Virginia Beach office.  The candidate’s primary function will be to interface with DoD customers and Continental Tide Project Managers and staff. Must have a strong background in power generation, power transmission, and auxiliary machinery systems and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated proficiency in executing programs related to ship Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) or electronic system projects and initiatives. Previous direct experience working with the Navy is essential.

 As a Project Manager your responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following:

• Project Planning and Execution: Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of ship HM&E or electronic system projects, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Technical Expertise: Apply in-depth working knowledge of power generation, power transmission, and auxiliary machinery systems to provide technical guidance and ensure project specifications are met.
• Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaborative relationships. Previous experience working with the Navy is crucial for understanding and meeting specific requirements.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges, developing and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Budget Oversight: Manage project budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenditures, and ensuring financial compliance.
• Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment. Provide mentorship and support to team members as needed.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee quality assurance processes to guarantee the delivery of high-quality ship systems.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and upcoming milestones.

If you have a proven track record in managing ship HM&E or electronic system projects, possess the required technical expertise, and are ready for a challenging opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of projects critical to naval operations.

*Please note due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements. Only local candidates will be considered. Veteran and retired candidates are welcome!

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working directly with the U.S Navy.
• Ability to secure a DBIDS access credential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a team.
• Ability to perform AIT and industrial execution and planning support.
• Oversee and direct program and project initiatives.
• Lead and direct work of employees assigned to projects.
• Apply company policy and procedures to workforce.
• Candidate must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit for long periods of time, bend, stretch, reach, squat and twist.
• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• May require wearing a respirator.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform the essential job duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Benefits

Benefits:

Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that stresses teamwork, shared responsibility for company and client success, and personal growth.  We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and a 401K plan with company match. We are always looking for top talent and we look forward to new thinkers and team-players joining our company!

Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. Continental Tide participates in E-Verify and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

See all of our latest opportunities at  www.continentaltide.com  or follow us on our LinkedIn page at  www.linkedin.com/company/continental-tide-defense-systems .

To be considered you must apply by going to www.continentaltide.com.

 
“This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.”