Project Manager

in San Diego, CA

Project Manager Job

Job Description Job Attributes+

  • Job ID

    105072BR

  • Job Location

    San Diego, CA 92170-3308, US

  • Job Category

    Project & Program Management

  • Job Type

    Full-Time

  • Clearance Level

    None

  • Career Level

    Experienced

  • Travel

    10%

Job Description BAE Systems is hiring a Project Manager to support our Ship Repair business in San Diego, CA. This role will lead the Ship Management team, who coordinates and directs the work of trades and subcontractors to perform work for the entire availability. The PM has responsibility to efficiently meet project safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals, while leading multiple area managers. Work with multiple departments and processes to support production efforts across entire repair team to support work execution, problem solving, planning, and process improvement. Lead and facilitate teams through issues proactively across multiple departments. Provide training support across team/peers and interact with internal/external customers across the enterprise. Directly responsible for the efficient execution of work items and the conditions of the areas in which they are assigned. Performance for this position will be evaluated based on the success of the overall availability. Performance will be measured against predetermined safety, quality, schedule, and cost standards. Report directly to the Director of Operations.

The Ship Management team works directly with production, and all other support trades to eliminate obstacles in the way of project success. Serve as the primary point of contact for the entire operations team for their assigned ship. Serve as a direct point of contact for all activity on the ship, and have responsibility to direct production labor and support resources in order to successfully navigate the entire avail. Utilize ship repair knowledge, team-first mentality, and positive attitude to drive success. Lead teams and have links to production leadership to provide direction around adherence to safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain safe working conditions and housekeeping of all areas of the ship
  • Coordinate Ship Management team daily; lead, coach, and hold team accountable to supporting efficient production efforts for timely execution of project.
  • Maintain/develop new processes and procedures to promote safe, efficient work execution
  • Works with the logistics, procurement, and materials team to communicate project demands for materials in alignment with the schedule
  • Review quality key performance indicators to evaluate and identify opportunities for improvement across all trades working on project (Craft and Non-Craft)
  • Support efficient execution of production by removing barriers; Identify corrective action for issues that develop daily throughout assigned area of responsibility
  • Coordinates pier side logistics with material delivery, material protection, crane, and rigging teams to support schedule
  • Coordinates the production and testing cycles to support availability; oversee TIP/OQE completion to support project quality requirements
  • Monitor cost and schedule performance across all trades working within their assigned area through Earned Value Management system (at the Work Item and Activity Level); evaluate performance weekly, and develop mitigation plans with trades to resolve issues
  • Manage sub-contractor work execution on deck plates; work with sub-contract management team for contractual issues to resolve issues/delays
  • De-conflict trade/subcontractor issues, in alignment with overall schedule goals
  • Lead efforts to develop area management plans (work strategy, sequencing, temp services arrangements, etc.) with the facilities, planning, and production teams and support departments
  • Exercise judgement in evaluating and proactively anticipating schedule and budget deviations
  • Coordinate communication and feedback with customer (IDRs, CFRs, etc.) to resolve technical issues where additional guidance is required (PM operates at MARMC level; SM operates at Ship’s Force level)
  • Understand and adhere to NAVSEA Standard Items (Repair) and commercial standards as required
  • Ability to deal with conflict in a collaborative working environment; support meetings and tasking as assigned by Ship Manager/Director of Operations
  • Support other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience in Government/Commercial New Construction Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, or similar industry
  • Experience in managing cross-functional teams to deliver commitments
  • Strong planning and project management skills, with knowledge of ship repair processes and sequences
  • Comprehension - ability to understand problems and to collaborate to explore identification of solutions
  • Organization - ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term, and/or long-term basis, both for self and others
  • Reasoning & Decision Making - ability to prioritize work projects and requirements; ability to develop concepts, plans, and work schedules and communicate them to others, and/or to subordinate employees
  • Communication - regular requirements to use written and oral communication skills; interact with managers, staff, co-workers, and others encountered in the course of work; ability to compose materials such as detailed reports and work related documents and communicate substantively about them either verbally or in writing; communicate interactively and make presentations effectively
  • Mathematics - ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical and/or statistical data for reporting purposes

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Team-oriented approach to problem solving
  • Positive attitude



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Additional Information

Who We Are

You're used to protecting what matters most.

Throughout your career in the military, you've been dedicated to improving security, defending freedom and making the world a safer place. Now you can continue that commitment through cyber operations, intelligence analysis, and building combat vehicles and electronic systems. We’re proud to provide solutions and services that advance the strength and security of America and our allies – and we’re honored to offer an environment where veterans and reservists can continue doing mission-centered work. In all that we do, we are guided by our company values – trusted, innovative and bold – understanding that it’s not just what we do, but how we do it that underpins our success.
+ The Organization

Our team has the privilege and the responsibility of knowing that the work we do really matters. Our work is vital to the armed forces personnel and major corporations who rely on us to protect, equip and support them where it counts; to the security and prosperity of the nations we serve; to our skilled and talented people; to the local communities where we are based; and to the wider community who invest in, supply and engage with us. At BAE Systems, everyone can make a difference.

+ The Culture

We believe that a diverse workforce inspires creativity and drives innovation. We respect and value the huge variety of skills, abilities and perspectives that our people bring to our business. We celebrate our differences and aim to recruit and develop talent from all backgrounds, championing the strength that a truly inclusive and collaborative workplace gives to our company culture and performance.

+ The Work

Enjoy a flexible environment that values your work-life balance and helps you perform at your best.

+ The Opportunity

On the job training, leadership programs, collaboration with leading experts – excellence is built into your career development whether you are just starting out as an apprentice or are an experienced professional.

+ The People

We’re united by trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in our field. It helps that we’re nice people too.

+ The Reward

See your contribution, making real change as breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions reshape the landscape for our customers.

What We Offer

+ Warrior Integration Program (Est. 2008)

This program was created to assist in the employment, transition, education, and development of wounded warriors. Through mentoring, partnership, education, and leadership, we vow to serve our veterans in the same manner they served our country. WIP provides mission-centered work that gives wounded warriors the opportunity to contribute, providing a path for career progression.

+ Camo to Corporate (Est. 2013)

Camo to Corporate underpins all of our military recruiting and veteran efforts. We participate in annual career workshops and partner with VA employment reps to identify opportunities for vets at BAE Systems. We’re also proud members of Joining Forces, the Veteran Jobs Mission and Hiring our Heroes - initiatives focused on helping vets and their spouses find meaningful careers.

Perks & Benefits

  • Veterans Support Network
    Veterans Support Network +-

    The mission of the Veterans Support Network is to help connect former service members, active duty members, reservists and those who are supportive of the Armed Services.

  • Health & Wellness
    Health & Wellness +-

    We offer medical plans that take great care of you and your family’s health and well-being. These include medical plans, prescription drugs, dental and vision, along with incentive programs and health saving and spending accounts.

  • Time Away From Work
    Time Away From Work +-

    Paid Time Off (PTO) provides you with paid time away from work that you can use for vacation, personal time, personal illness, or to care for dependents. You can accumulate up to a maximum of 400 PTO hours.

  • Military Leave
    Military Leave +-

    Full-time and part-time employees who serve in the military reserves are eligible to take paid and unpaid leaves of absence to perform military duty.

  • Employee Assistance Program
    Employee Assistance Program +-

    The EAP offers confidential support to manage personal issues, such as stress, family issues, and substance abuse.

  • Employee Discount Programs
    Employee Discount Programs +-

    BAE Systems partners with Beneplace to offer exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services.

  • Tuition Reimbursement
    Tuition Reimbursement +-

    Lifelong employee learning is critical to both your personal growth and that of BAE Systems as a trusted, innovative, and bold organization. That’s why we offer a tuition reimbursement program, so you can pursue advanced education to help further your career.

  • Adoption Assistance
    Adoption Assistance +-

    You can be reimbursed up to $4,000 for qualified adoption expenses through the Adoption Assistance program.

  • Financial Wellness
    Financial Wellness +-

    Plan for today, save for tomorrow. Our programs support your goals at every stage of life. These programs include 401(k) savings plans, life and accident insurance, disability coverage, home, auto, and pet insurance and legal planning.

Our Partners

G.I Jobs Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Job Mission Joining Forces Soldier for Life American Association of People with Disabilities

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