Principal Project Manager, Facilities (Electrical)
The Facilities Principal Project Manager is responsible for independently planning, organizing, and overseeing all aspects of a large, complex electrical facilities project / upgrades, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards by effectively managing a team, resources, and communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle; key duties include defining project scope, creating detailed plans, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, mitigating risks, and addressing issues to achieve project goals.
Safety Leadership
- Manage all required project documentation, scope of work, specifications, Job Specific Health and Safety plan, dig safe, Chemical Hazard analysis, fall plans, schedule, drawings, change orders, turnover packages, critical spare parts, manuals and etc..
- Familiarity with OSHA standards, safety protocols, and permitting processes.
- Drive a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency through project execution.
Project Execution
Develop detailed project plans including; Project Charter, Scope of Work, Equipment Specifications, Project Budgets, Project ScheduleIdentify potential project risks, impacts to business operations and develop plans to mitigate with assistance from managementConduct stakeholder / project team meetings ensuring documented agendas, action items and meeting minutesDevelop an installation and commissioning plan for all equipment / systems that ensures specification and safetyCoordinate BIW mechanics, vendors, contractors, and OEMs during on-site implementationProject Management
Manage the life cycle of capital and operational projects (e.g., machinery upgrades, facility expansions, facility upgrades)Utilizing templates and tools; monitor cost and schedule adherence, elevating risks and issues to managementManage various resources such as consultants, contractors, and BIW mechanicsEnsure compliance with all applicable company policies and proceduresTraining and Development
Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionWillingness to learn new thingsMentor junior project managers and contribute to project management process maturityTeam Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, production, EHS, and procurement teams to develop project plans as well execute supporting contractsDevelop and Implement communications plans (Yard Wide communications meeting minutes, weekly or quarterly briefings)Support procurement with RFP process, Providing Scope of work, Equipment Specifications, drawings, etc.. Participating in bid evaluation and vendor selectionAbility to recognize and elevate critical issuesServe as the main point of contact for internal leadership and external engineering firmsAbility to present project status and address concerns raised by the Navy Customer and / or BIW Upper ManagementContinuous Improvement
Lead risk assessments, FMEAs, and root cause analyses on project issuesAct as positive and energetic member of cross-functional teamsSupport process improvement ideas and implementationResponsibilities
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, and other relevant field or equivalent work experience required.An understanding of the principles and practices of managing large integrated projects. Understand the basic principles of design and construction of capital projects.Experience in Engineering and Maintenance of Industrial power systems, controls and machinery preferred.Competent with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, or Access and other web-based applications.Qualifications
Required :
An understanding of the principles and practices of managing large integrated projects. Understand the basic principles of design and construction of capital projects.Relevant work experience involving earthwork construction activities and / or utility infrastructure.Competent with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, or Access and other web-based applications.Analytical problem-solving aptitude.Preferred :
Experience in managing facility improvement projects within a manufacturing environment.Working knowledge of industrial systems (e.g., conveyors, automation, HVAC, utilities)6-8 years related work experience.Project Management Professional Certification.Experience with Microsoft Office Project.Trained in Lean Six Sigma methods and tool including Lean facility layout principles.