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Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. · 2 months ago

Director of Project Engineering

Panama City, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is a leading company in the shipbuilding industry, and they are seeking a Director of Project Engineering for Commercial Programs. This role is responsible for managing and directing the tasks of Project Engineers, developing project schedules, and ensuring successful project completion through effective communication and coordination with various engineering disciplines and stakeholders.

Shipping

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with the Director of Engineering to coordinate the availability and release of construction drawings and other technical deliverables, in alignment with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and program requirements

Develop task-based execution plans for major projects (>1,000 hours), with clearly established Estimated Completion Dates (ECDs) for each task. Ensure these plans are incorporated into the Engineering Department’s integrated schedule

Provide the VP of Engineering or Director of Engineering with: A schedule of all assigned tasks, including budgeted hours and required completion dates. Active tracking and daily reporting of any deviations, risks, or required schedule changes

Develop engineering estimates for task durations, labor hours, and material budgets

Notify supervisors and relevant managers of any delays or complications, proposing corrective actions to recover schedule and budget

Lead meetings, as required, to resolve obstacles affecting assigned or related projects. Participants may include personnel from Program Management, Production, Project Engineering, and other engineering functions, as well as internal or external stakeholders

Lead meetings with internal engineering teams and external customers (e.g., ESG clients) to provide project status updates and support as needed until completion

Managing compliance, preparation, and scheduling of deliverables

Preparing and providing engineering support for project reviews

Attending program and production meetings to ensure proper prioritization of engineering activities across disciplines

Coordinating engineering support for any contract-related issues during project execution

Developing and implementing procedures and methods to ensure contract compliance and quality standards

Establishing and maintaining processes, training, and procedures for assigned Project Engineers

Managing and interpreting engineering hours used versus budget for each project

Acting as the main engineering point of contact for Program Management and/or client, representing Project Engineering in meetings with the USCG or Classification Societies (CLASS), and coordinating with the VP of Engineering regarding resource needs for such meetings

Working with the VP of Engineering and Director of Engineering to manage subcontractors and outsourced engineering firms used for the program—overseeing schedule, deliverables, reporting, and issue resolution

Collaborating with Engineering leadership to identify program issues affecting detailed engineering development and implementing mitigation plans as required. Areas of focus include: Weight Control Program, VFI Status and Issues, Vendor Integration with Detailed Engineering, Configuration Change Management (status and implementation), Material Validation, Technical Specification priorities and development

Analyzing resource availability, plan staffing additions, and participate in interviews and selection as required

Working with Group Managers to collect and process program information and support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualification

FORANMarine vessel engineeringProject managementAutoCADPrimavera P6Engineering drawingsFlexibility/adaptabilityCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailIntegrity

Required

15+ years of experience in an engineering capacity

Strong ability to read and interpret technical documents, regulations, and professional publications

Proven communication skills with senior management and cross-departmental leaders

Proficient in interpreting written, verbal, and diagrammatic instructions

Strong understanding and working knowledge of FORAN or similar ship design software (e.g., AVEVA, CADMATIC, or Shipconstructor)

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6)

Ability to solve practical problems and work effectively in situations lacking standardization

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate attention to detail, and work collaboratively in a team setting

Experience working with regulatory body requirements in the shipbuilding industry (e.g., ABS, 46-CFR, IEEE, USCG)

Ability to effectively present information to senior management, regulatory bodies, and clients

Extensive experience planning and executing projects with teams of 20 or more

Deep understanding of marine vessel engineering and design processes

Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation

A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture from an ABET-accredited institution is required

At least 6 years of directly applicable Project Engineering or Project Management experience is also required

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Company

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) is an American owned and operated shipbuilder with three shipyards on the Florida Gulf Coast.

Founded in 1976

Panama City, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.easternshipbuilding.com/

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