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Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage Subcontractor activities for fabrication, outfitting, testing, and related shipbuilding services ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and budget for assigned project(s).
- Act as single point of contact for production and subcontractor involvement and communication ensuring subcontract integration into overall project plan.
- Coordinate with supply chain, engineering, scheduling, planning, and production ensuring all required documentation, activity sequencing, and material is available for subcontract execution within contract terms, quality requirements and safety protocols.Â
- Develop and maintain subcontractor performance metrics against KPIs, milestones, and delivery schedules.
- Support the development and maintenance of documentation, including contract files, correspondence, change order management and completion records during subcontract execution.
- Manage Subcontract modifications in coordination with Supply Chain, Program Management, Scheduling, Planning, and Finance.
- Collaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Planning, Production, Engineering to define subcontract needs and resolve disputes.
- Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for subcontracted scopes remain aligned with project plan.
- Review Subcontractor invoices ensuring consistency with progress and deliverables.
- Support internal and external audits, including from DCAA, DCMA, or customer quality representatives.
- Track and record all subcontract issues, labor and material shortages throughout the construction process and contribute solutions for lessons learned.
Qualifications and experience:Â
- 8+ years of experience in project management and subcontractor management for new construction or repair within a shipbuilding environment.
- Experience with United States Coast Guard (USCG), Department of Defense (DoD), or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) experience preferred.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost control practices.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read and interpret shipbuilding technical drawings and specifications
- Ability to work within tight timelines and multi-task various activities in an organized manner.
- Ability to work with a diverse range of teams and people.
- PMP Certification (desired but not required)
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Birdon offers a full benefits package including:Â
Health/Dental/Vision
EAP/Life
STD/LTD
401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)
Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee referral program
Pet Insurance
Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT we expect this same commitment from all employees.Â
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As a Federal Contractor, Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Â
Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing hr@birdon.us. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact hr@birdon.us for further assistance.
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