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Position: 
Location: Norfolk, VA
Remote Status: On-Site
Job Id: 4210
# of Openings: 9 Project Manager Purpose: * Valkyrie Enterprises has a need for a Project Manager who will be a key person to perform management and technical duties to monitor and control the progress of multi-discipline engineering tasks.
* Located in Norfolk, VA
Job Description:    * Direct liaison between the Program Manager and Site Supervisor, the government customer (OSIC), host shipyard facility, ships force, subcontractors/vendors, and/or local RMC. 
* Responsible for the planning, budgeting, executing, monitoring, controlling, and documenting all aspects of assigned projects.  
* Works closely with Program Manager to ensure assigned projects are within scope, direction, and on schedule.  
* Responsible for the preplanning work on upcoming AIT projects to include creating QA Workbook, estimating work to be performed, and creating project, monthly, weekly, and daily work plans.  
* Responsible for the quality of all personnel on assigned projects including subcontractors and vendors, responsible for tracking subcontractor and vendor hours.  
* Responsible for researching, BOM creation, purchasing, tracking, and kitting of project material; coordinates the movement of material to and from assigned projects.  
* Responsible for producing and maintaining integrated schedules for the duration of and completion of assigned projects; will report progress of assigned projects at a minimum of weekly.  
* Responsible for establishing manning requirements for assigned projects. 
* Responsible for RMMCO check-in and check-out for assigned projects. 
* Attends meetings for assigned projects as required.  
* Develop and implement corrosion control programs and strategies.
* Conduct corrosion risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
* Oversee the inspection and monitoring of corrosion control systems.
* Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure proper installation and maintenance of corrosion control measures.
* Review and analyze corrosion data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to corrosion control.
* Train and mentor staff on corrosion control best practices.
* Prepare reports and presentations on corrosion control activities and results.
* Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and regulations related to corrosion control.
* Inspect surfaces to be prepared and identify any imperfections or damage.
* Clean surfaces using appropriate tools and material.
* Organizational skills and computer literate.
* Prior project management skills leading teams of 10 or more people.
* History of assignment on multiple ship classes.
 Qualifications:    * Must have bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience and at least 4 years of program or project management experience. Equivalent experience to bachelor’s degree = additional 4 years experience.
* Must have Working knowledge of project management principles; the ability to detect and resolve conflicts within the scope of the assigned projects and to detect and resolve risks to maintain the assigned projects within budgets and schedules.  
* Familiar with financial reporting and delivery of financial status of projects. 
* Has documented and demonstrated technical background and leadership skills. 
* Must have working knowledge of drawings, shipyard operations, Navy operations, NAVSEA instructions, WAF and Tagout requirements, and general AIT contractor knowledge.  
* Must have general working knowledge of computers/technology and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. 
* Must have the ability to build a QA Workbook/work package.  
* Must be able to provide technical, administrative, and operational leadership to assigned task(s) including subcontractor/vendor management at the site.  
*  Must have the ability to communicate effectively.   
Desired Qualifications:    * Prior Navy E-7-E9 preferred.
* PMP certification 
* Prefer experience using Microsoft Project to write proposals
* Previous experience in reading/developing drawings for the navy and MSC ships. 
* Passport holder preferred.  
* Knowledge with in corrosion control, paintings and top coating.   
Security Requirements:    * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
* Must have the ability to gain access to private and public shipyards and Naval installations.
Travel Requirements:    * Up to 50% travel nationwide to include international travel as needed.    
* If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found:  https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )
Physical Requirements: * Repetitive motion, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Picking, Grasping, Talking, Hearing, and Visual Acuity (depth perception).
* Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), subject to noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions (affect the respiratory system), frequently work in close quarters and/or function in narrow aisles or passageways (areas that could cause claustrophobia).
* Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
* Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
* Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
* Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Pay Range: $110,000 - $120,000 per year