Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC | Homeport Director ...

LOCATION: On-site in San Diego, CA- 40-50% travelCOMPENSATION:Base salary of $160,000 - $235,000 DOE RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for P&L of the business unit AORProvides cost and fee guidance to estimating team to profitably secure contract wins.Serves as Austal liaison for all government, commercial and community business activities associated with west coast operationsProvide Leadership and guidance to management teams for all organizational operations in support of business activities under the AORLeads the management team in establishing fiscal targets and building forecasts which are challenging, achievable and meet the established expectations of the AORDevelops manpower plans and departmental targets with managers which support the forecast work load and predicted schedule municate and assist BD management grow the west coast business across selected government and commercial revenue opportunitiesFacilitate Navy BOA, MSC IDIQ, Emergent tasking and warranty generated work item tasking from PMS 501, Military Sealift Command (MSC), and SWRMCLead expansion efforts to obtain additional IDIQ contracts to broaden the revenue base across larger fleet support needsLeads, directs and provides oversight for LCS Post Shakedown Availabilities (PSA), DD-250 closures, Combat Systems Ships Qualifications and Trials (CSSQT); and Final Contracts Test (FCT)Interface with, coordinate a myriad of ship sustainment, maintenance planning and repair efforts with industry partners; NASSCO, BAE, and Government (Port Engineers)Work with internal team and subcontractors to execute service work on LCS EPF vessels located throughout the Continental US; Hawaii, and Far East; CONUS OCONUSEnsure a smooth interaction between team members and external contractors.Provide coordination, guidance, and direction to ensure that the work being performed enables successful and efficient completion of vessel requirements and allows new service or work items for Post Delivery to be generatedOversees and provides guidance to resource loaded executable schedule development including sequence, logic, content of activities and predecessor successor relationships to identify critical and controlling paths compliant with NAVSEA Std Items (NSI's).Ensure the work in progress is in accordance with the published schedule, properly sequenced and that production schedules are reasonable and achievablePerform random validation of status reporting against the actual work being performed to ensure accuracy of reporting functions along with STC assignment and percent complete designation is within EVMS standardsAccountable for the development of a comprehensive QMS fulfilling the governments requirements and ensuring compliance with those Quality Processes and ProceduresResponsible to ensure all departmental training of personnel supports the Processes and Procedures identified in the QMS and AUSA complianceMaintain daily communication and interaction with the Program Managers and Project Leads to report ship maintenance and repair status concerns and have the ability to initiate and follow through with required variance analyses and associated corrective action plansMonitor and validate use of rework and lessons learned processes and initiatives to promote continuous improvementProvides Representation at Shipbuilder associations; Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association (SDSRA)Liaise with City, County, officials and agencies as required in the operation of Austal USA's west coast operation facilitating permits, agreements and contract commitments needed to operate within the AOR.QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering PreferredCompetent in business aspects of the operational duties of the position15 years or more experience in a leadership position within shipbuilding, ship repair or similar construction and manufacturing industrial type environmentNavy experience is preferredCompletion of a recognized project management course with a complete understanding of the principles of earned value, scheduling preferredKnowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)Ability to read and interpret shipbuilding contracts and specificationsAbility to read and interpret regulatory body and classification society guides, rules, and regulationsAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and data while navigating effectively with applicable softwareAbility to utilize and interpret relevant cost and schedule data reports including having a familiarity of scheduling software (Primavera, Microsoft Project, etc.)Ability to efficiently validate, interpret and understand task scheduling or work sequencingAbility to use and interpret relevant cost and schedule data and use applicable software associated with these reporting functionsAbility to understand schedule reporting tools and be proficient in maintaining and validating schedule related dataWillingness to work irregular and extended work hours as neededThis position will involve substantial time (as much as 100%) onboard the vessel at various degrees of construction, going up and down staircases and vertical ladders at heights reaching in excess of 75 feet in temperatures which, at times, can reach extreme levelsRepair experience preferredEqual Employment CommitmentAny qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal's commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.

Created: 2025-01-03