Director of New Construction/NSMV Program Mgr

This position is responsible for management and supervision of all aspects of the NSMV Vessel Construction Management contract with the USDOT Maritime Administration.  Oversight includes all personnel assigned to the NSMV project including the shipyard subcontractor and outside teaming partners.  Liaison responsibilities include working with MARAD Contracting Officer, COR, NSMV Program Manager and all other U.S. government employees dedicated to the NSMV project. This position will report on all NSMV contract and shipyard subcontracted activities to build the NSMV as well as coordinate and prepare contractual and technical matters alongside senior management at TOTE. Overall, the position must ensure timely and proper submission of VCM contract deliverables and ensure alignment of all plans, processes and data handling in relation to the NSMV. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Communicates regularly with management personnel at the shipyard and on the various teams that support NSMV construction and other personnel as required.   Provides advice/ instruction as necessary with regards to contractual and company requirements/ procedures.
• Overall responsibility of managing the relationships of the organization to the public regarding the NSMV project in order to nurture a strong industry network, increase awareness and develop a corporate image by developing and executing effective communication programs with respect to the development and construction of the NSMV.   
• Maintain Government contractual alignment between TOTE Services prime VCM contract and the commercial shipyard subcontract as well as other NSMV and TOTE Services subcontract teaming relationships.
• Ensure TOTE Services is executing all facets of the VCM NSMV contract and shipyard subcontract in accordance with the Government contractual statements of work.  
• Oversight of the TOTE NSMV program team members and the contracted shipyard that has been selected to build the NSMV and all teaming partners responsible to TOTE regarding but not limited to engineering and information technology for the NSMV.  
• Oversight of the Rock Installation Vessel under construction at Philly Shipyard for owner Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
• Ensure that the subcontractor and all teaming partners are performing in accordance with their contractual statements of work.  
• Manages the development and submission of all VCM contract deliverables.  Review all deliverables prior to submission to MARAD and submit final versions of deliverables to the MARAD VCM contracting officer.  Ensure that all document and deliverable production is assigned by role for initial preparation, to include the identification of required peer review, cross-team endorsements and/or leadership approvals. 
• Monitors the development and implementation of the VCM Integrated Management Schedule (IMS) to ensure that the NSMV project is executed in accordance with the IMS.  
• Reviews work plans and milestone payment requests prior to submittal to MARAD and reviews all contract invoices prior to submission to MARAD. Submits requests for contract change orders as may be required during period of performance due to new requirements requested by MARAD that exceed original statement of work.  
• Monitors expenditures to ensure the contracts remain within fixed price allowances.
• Ensure all contractual and formal plans reflect these activities and outcomes and ensure documents with expected impacts or resultant products are directly linked and monitored for contractual compliance and serve or represent TOTE Services as required deliverables.
• Represent TOTE Services at all major program engagements and maintain outcomes, field concerns, address any deviations and provide for contractual changes or corrective actions. 
• Ensure compliance with the security and safety requirements for the project.  
• Oversight of analyses, calculations, and tasks completed by others, to ensure milestones are achieved, deliverables meet scopes of service (and company quality standards), and budgets are maintained according to negotiated contract terms and agreements.
• Assists the Company in any necessary duties to achieve Company goals.
• Assists TOTE Services Business Development initiatives related to other new construction, vessel acquisition, and conversion programs.
• Normal work location is Philly Shipyard Inc located in Philadelphia PA. (the shipyard constructing the NSMV).   Frequent travel to TOTE Services Jacksonville, FL home office and to MARAD Headquarters may be required throughout the period of performance as needed to manage the contracts.  Full time remote work is not viable for this position. 

Preferred Skills and Education:

• 4-year degree or relevant experience in marine transportation, construction management, shipyard management, naval architecture, or marine engineering; five years of documented Senior Program Management experience in U.S. Government Shipbuilding projects. 
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate well-developed inter-personal skills.
• Financial and budgeting acumen. 
• Set and achieve high standards of performance. 
• Experience in management of Government contracts is desired.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Performing these duties acknowledges the possible dangers onboard vessels such as safely maneuvering throughout a vessel – i.e. ladders/staircases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  However, noise level exposure can increase during visits to the vessels. Work may involve occasional work near moving mechanical parts and exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.  Therefore, adhering to all necessary safety precautions and wearing required personal protective equipment to mitigate the potential risk of injury and prevention of hazards shall be followed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

TOTE Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Affirmative Action and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. TOTE Services is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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