Defense Project Manager Job at Trident Maritime Systems-Heavy Equipment Group in Kingsford, MI

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Whether you’re just starting or looking to further your career. Come apply with us at Trident Maritime Systems – Heavy Equipment Group. We offer 3-, 4- and 5-day work weeks.

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Benefits include but are not limited to:

• 401K contribution
• Long Term & Short Term Disability, Basic Life at no cost to the employee
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• Fitness company contribution
• Referral Bonuses
• Education Reimbursement
• Company Events
• Excellent PTO policy

JOB TITLE:    Project Manager                                                    

PLANT/DEPARTMENT:                                                              DIRECTED BY:
Kingsford / Defense Administration                                                  Director of Programs

IMPORTANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:   External Customers, Program Managers, Engineering, Sales, Contract Administration, Purchasing, Manufacturing, ILS

SUPERVISES:   None

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:  Manage the scheduling, cost, technical performance, and customer interface of company projects through effective communication and direction of internal functional departments and external organizations.

MAJOR DUTIES:
 1.       Coordinate and monitors the scheduling, cost and technical performance of company projects to ensure        timely execution of all contractual specifications for equipment and software
 2.        Act as the secondary contact to the Program Manager for customer interface. Aid in the negotiation of          contracts and contractual changes and coordinating plans, specifications, and financial conditions of              contracts.
 4.        Participate in the Post Award meeting and the job issuance process to ensure a swift and informative start    to newly accepted projects.
 5.        Expedite and status the project throughout the engineering and manufacturing cycle.
 7.        Advise the Program Manager of impending or actual deviations from contract.
 8.        Work closely with the Program Manager and Contract Administration to ensure the timely and accurate       submittal of contract deliverables and invoices.
 9.        Participate in Estimates at Completion’s (EAC’s), as prepared by Contract Administration, and provide        input as to any inconsistencies, omissions, or deviations.
10.      Actively participate in the development of new project proposals as assigned by the Program Manager
11.       Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES:
-  1 to 5 years minimum Project Engineering or Project Management experience.
-  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
-  Excellent written and verbal communication proficiency.
-  Microsoft Office knowledge in Project, Excel, and Word, as a minimum.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   
-  No Physical Constraints or requirements
 
Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities/Affirmative Action Employer.
We comply with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.