Project Management Intern

Who We Are

Founded in 1995, Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative and integrated partner with a national footprint in the marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication and marine services. Evolving over decades from a collection of the best-in-class companies with unique and complementary capabilities on the East and West coasts, our spirit of innovation and legacy of performance make Vigor Marine Group a preferred, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors. Today we offer advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, the commercial fishing industry and more.

With four shipyards for maintenance and modernization and one for fabrication, including the largest floating dry dock in the western hemisphere, our more than 2,500 dedicated employees across four states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation – through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the word-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Intern role is intended to be a learning and contributing position.  The position, within the Program Management Team, will assist with functions relating to the current ship maintenance and modernization programs.

SALARY RANGE: $23.08 – 26.44 / hr

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.) 

Key functions and duties of the program management Intern include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with, and carry out, data analysis relevant to the program
• Use data analysis to help guide the program
• • Identify areas of concerns or areas of opportunity
  • Develop solutions to concerns, or to strengthen existing processes
• Work with program stakeholders to ensure deliverables are being met
• Assist with the establishment of program activities, relevant to the specific department/discipline
• Prepare presentation material to support the program team
• Help with build strategy development
• Assist with RFI process and vendor selection
• Participate in Vigor Safety Program

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

None

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   

• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret technical information

• Effective oral and written communication skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, including, but not limited to:
• • Naval Architect/Marine Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Project Management
• Familiarity with typical industry software systems and tools

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: None required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:    

This position requires that the successful candidate work onsite 5 days per week. The person may be required to be in production areas at times.  There may be local travel up to 10% of the time and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 5% of the time with notice. 

CITIZENSHIP:   

This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.

Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening. 

Vigor Values 

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department. 

In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.