VCM Director of Operations, New Construction Shipbuilding

Description <-- Simple Share Buttons Adder 7.4.17 simplesharebuttons.com -->TwitterLinkedinFacebookGooglePinterestemailJob SummaryThe Director of Operations - New Construction Shipbuilding provides strategic and operational leadership for multiple vessel construction programs across domestic shipyards. This position is responsible for leading a team of Program Managers and cross-functional project teams to ensure new vessel construction projects are delivered safely on schedule within budget and in compliance with contractual regulatory quality and environmental requirements.The Director of Operations serves as the senior operational liaison between shipyards government agencies design partners and executive leadership driving consistent execution across multiple build locations while fostering a culture of Safety Risk Mitigation Operational Excellence Accountability and Continuous Improvement. This position serves as the TOTE Services authority on shipbuilding contract execution and commercial negotiations throughout the construction lifecycle. This individual must possess exceptional expertise in shipbuilding contracts commercial risk allocation and dispute resolution enabling TOTE Services to protect its interests while maintaining productive relationships with shipbuilders suppliers classification societies and Governmentcommercial customers.The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in U.S. shipbuilding and contracting with demonstrated expertise in cost schedule and performance oversight on large-scale programs.At TOTE Services we value hard work integrity and an unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service. We invest in our people by providing access to a broad range of training and development programs along with meaningful opportunities for career growth. While our teams support some of the nations most complex and demanding maritime projects we are equally committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance recognizing that the long-term success of our company depends on the well-being of our employees.TOTE Services is a company within the TOTE Group which is part of the Saltchuk family of brands. Saltchuk is building the best family of transportation and distribution companies in North America.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSafety• Promote the TOTE Services safety culture and adhere to all safety guidelines. Make safety a priority in everything we do.Leadership and Operations• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for multiple concurrent high-value shipbuilding programs.• Direct and mentor Program Managers responsible for individual vessel construction programs.• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration continuous improvement and operational excellence.• Present accurate timely and actionable program status risks and recommendations to executive leadership.• Standardize program management processes procedures reporting and governance across multiple shipyards and vessel programs.• Establish consistent project controls performance metrics forecasting methodologies and reporting standards.• Promote organizational consistency while recognizing the unique characteristics of individual shipyards and vessel programs.• Ensure lessons learned are captured and incorporated into future projects.Shipbuilding Contract Management• Serve as an expert for shipbuilding contract interpretation administration and execution.• Lead complex commercial negotiations with domestic shipbuilders throughout the life of each construction contract.• Evaluate contractual trade-offs and negotiate commercially advantageous solutions while protecting the Company&8217s long-term interests.• Develop negotiation strategies and risk mitigation approaches that balance schedule cost technical performance warranty obligations risk allocation and customer expectations.• Support proposal development contract formation contract modifications and claims management activities.• Travel to shipyards nationwide to negotiate complex commercial issues and facilitate resolution of contractual disputes.Financial and Program Performance• Oversee financial performance across all assigned programs including forecasting cash flow contingency management and profitability.• Monitor contract performance and ensure financial exposure is appropriately managed.• Partner with Finance and Program Management teams to improve forecasting accuracy and financial discipline.• Support executive decision-making through accurate operational and financial analysis.Customer and Shipyard Relations• Maintain executive-level relationships with shipbuilders customers government agencies classification societies and key industry partners.• Represent the Company during executive meetings negotiations program reviews and dispute resolution sessions.• Build collaborative relationships while effectively advocating for TOTE Services contractual and commercial interests.Talent Development• Lead mentor and develop Program Managers and cross-functional project teams.• Support succession planning strategies for key operational positions.Required Qualifications• Bachelor&8217s degree in Engineering Naval Architecture Business Administration Construction Management or a related discipline.• Minimum of ten 10 years of progressive experience within the commercial or government shipbuilding industry.• Demonstrated success leading complex vessel construction programs simultaneously.• Extensive experience negotiating and administering shipbuilding contracts throughout the construction lifecycle.• Deep understanding of shipbuilding commercial practices contract structures change management warranty provisions claims risk allocation and dispute resolution.• Proven experience managing executive-level relationships with shipyards customers suppliers and government organizations.• Strong financial acumen including budgeting forecasting cost control profitability analysis and risk management.• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to domestic shipyards and customer locations.Preferred Qualifications• Experience with fixed-price cost-reimbursable and commercial shipbuilding contracts.• Experience supporting Government programs including U.S. Navy MARAD USCG or other Federal agencies.• Familiarity with ABS USCG SOLAS and other applicable maritime regulations and classification requirements.• Project Management Professional PMP certification or equivalent executive program management credentials.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesCarries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization&8217s policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees planning assigning and directing work appraising performance rewarding and disciplining employees addressing complaints and resolving problems.Physical Requirements & Work Environment• Regularly visits and inspects vessels up to 25 shipyards and other maritime work locations.• Must be able to safely access and navigate vessels including climbing ladders gangways and scaffolding.• Requires the ability to walk throughout shipyards and vessel work areas including uneven surfaces and confined spaces.• Must be capable of bending reaching climbing crawling and performing other physical activities associated with vessel oversight and inspections.• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed.• Requires prolonged periods of sitting computer use and operation of standard office equipment.• Must possess visual acuity for close-up distance and peripheral vision including depth perception and color recognition necessary for vessel inspections and operational oversight.• Regular verbal communication and hearing ability required to effectively interact with vessel crews contractors shipyard personnel and stakeholders.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Equal Opportunity EmployerTOTE Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer &8211 Affirmative Action and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce. 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 Service is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.Explore transportation and logistics industry job opportunities from Hawaii to Alaska

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