Construction Program Manager - 2nd Shift

General Dynamics Corp

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    The Second Shift Construction Program Manager will support ongoing backshift construction activities and ensure smooth continuity between first and secondshift operations. The successful candidate will help manage construction support needs, monitor progress toward program objectives, and contribute to planning efforts that enable schedule gains across shifts.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNorth Kingstown, RI

    Description

    Responsibilities for this Position

    Construction Program Manager - 2nd Shift

    US-RI-North Kingstown

    Job ID: 2026-20257

    Type: Full-Time

    # of Openings: 1

    Category: Program Management

    EB Quonset Point Facility

    Overview

    The Second Shift Construction Program Manager will support ongoing backshift construction activities and ensure smooth continuity between first and secondshift operations. This role focuses less on direct customer interaction and more on internal coordination, execution oversight, and driving schedule performance. The successful candidate will help manage construction support needs, monitor progress toward program objectives, and contribute to planning efforts that enable schedule gains across shifts.

    Responsibilities

    • Coordinate and support backshift construction execution to maintain productivity and promote schedule improvement
    • Ensure strong communication and continuity between firstshift and secondshift leadership teams
    • Monitor overall program performance and contribute to planning activities that support construction milestones
    • Identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and resource needs across both shifts
    • Drive alignment with Electric Boat business processes and ship construction requirements
    • Apply problemsolving and decisionmaking skills to resolve issues that arise during secondshift operations
    • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure construction, certification, and delivery requirements are met

    Responsibilities

    Skills

    • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
    • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to lead and work effectively in a collaborative team environment
    • Capable of making independent decisions in a dynamic, fastpaced setting
    • Selfmotivated, organized, and able to manage shifting priorities
    • Ability to adapt to changing schedules and evolving program needs
    • Proven innovative thinking and problemsolving abilities for complex challenges
    • Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities
    • Understanding of Electric Boat construction processes, ship certification, and delivery requirements
    • Familiarity with ship construction and Electric Boats business systems
    • Welldeveloped communication and project management skills
    • Strong organizational and planning capabilities

    Qualifications

    Required:

    • Bachelor's Degree or higher
    • 8+ years of construction management experience
    • 4+ years of supervisory experience
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

    Preferred:

    • Bachelors degree in Engineering
    • Demonstrated planning and program management skills
    • Completion of FLG and/or BLG program(s)

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