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Vigor, LLC

Engineering Superintendent

Portland, OR · On-site

$96K - $106K/yr

... modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services. With five shipyards, eight dry docks, and ... Under specific guidance of the assigned Project Manager, plans, coordinates, manages, and evaluates ...

Qualus

Scheduler

Portland, OR · On-site

Review project schedule and update with Management weekly; accurately interpret data and ... modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities ...

Sargent & Lundy

... modernization to data center energy campus development and strategic planning ... You will lead high-impact projects, collaborate with industry-leading technical experts, and build ...

Artemis Arc

... modernization initiatives. This position manages project implementation plans, staffing strategies, operational readiness, and continuous improvement efforts while ensuring compliance with all ...

LTS

Scrum Master

OR · Remote

$51.50 - $68.75/hr

... healthcare modernization initiatives. Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Experience using Agile project management and collaboration tools such as Jira ...

Qualus

Scheduler

Salem, OR · Remote

Review project schedule and update with Management weekly; accurately interpret data and ... modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities ...

Qualus

Scheduler

Portland, OR

Review project schedule and update with Management weekly; accurately interpret data and ... modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities ...

WILLCOR, Inc.

Senior Program Manager (OR)

Portland, OR · On-site

$121K - $122K/yr

... modernization, and availability planning. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience) * 10-15 years supporting DoD programs/projects * Experience in program management ...

WILLCOR Inc

Senior Program Manager (OR)

Portland, OR

$121K - $122K/yr

... modernization, and availability planning. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience) * 10-15 years supporting DoD programs/projects * Experience in program management ...

WILLCOR Inc

Senior Program Manager (OR)

Portland, OR

$121K - $122K/yr

... modernization, and availability planning. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience) * 10-15 years supporting DoD programs/projects * Experience in program management ...

Aptive

... modernization initiatives. This position manages project implementation plans, staffing strategies, operational readiness, and continuous improvement efforts while ensuring compliance with all ...

Aptive

... project managers, developers, analysts, and operational staff to ensure modernization solutions are successfully implemented, operationally aligned, and fully adopted across the organization. The SME ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Modernization Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Modernization Project Manager, you need expertise in project management methodologies, change management, and a relevant degree such as business, engineering, or IT. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Agile software, ERP systems, and certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you manage cross-functional teams and navigate organizational change. These capabilities are vital for delivering projects on time and within scope while ensuring stakeholder alignment and sustainable transformation.

What is the difference between Modernization Project Manager vs IT Project Manager?

AspectModernization Project ManagerIT Project Manager
CredentialsPMI PMP, Agile certificationsPMI PMP, Scrum Master
Work EnvironmentOversees technology upgrades, system updatesManages IT projects across various tech domains
Industry UsageConstruction, manufacturing, government modernizationSoftware, hardware, network projects
Search & ComparisonOften compared for tech upgrade projectsCommonly searched alongside modernization roles

The Modernization Project Manager focuses on upgrading and transforming existing systems or infrastructure, often in industries like manufacturing or government. The IT Project Manager handles a broader range of technology projects, including software development and IT infrastructure. While both roles require project management certifications and involve managing technology projects, the Modernization Project Manager specializes in modernization initiatives, whereas the IT Project Manager covers diverse IT projects across sectors.

What does a Modernization Project Manager do?

A Modernization Project Manager oversees projects that update or improve existing systems, processes, or infrastructure within an organization. They are responsible for planning, executing, and delivering modernization initiatives such as upgrading technology, renovating facilities, or streamlining workflows. This role involves coordinating teams, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring that changes align with the company’s strategic goals. Their work helps organizations stay competitive and efficient in a rapidly changing environment.

How does a Modernization Project Manager typically coordinate with cross-functional teams during large-scale upgrade projects?

As a Modernization Project Manager, you will regularly collaborate with cross-functional teams such as IT, engineering, operations, and external vendors to ensure successful project execution. This often involves leading meetings to align on project goals, managing timelines, and resolving potential conflicts between departments. Effective communication and stakeholder management are crucial, as you’ll need to translate technical requirements into actionable tasks for each team while keeping everyone informed of progress and changes. Building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative environment can significantly enhance project outcomes.
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Engineering Superintendent

Engineering Superintendent

Vigor, LLC

Portland, OR • On-site

$96K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Description
Who We Are
Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.
With five shipyards, eight dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases, at historic shipyards, and the home of the Alaskan Marine Highway System, our 2,500 dedicated employees across five 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 world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net.
SALARY RANGE: $96,000 - 106,000
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for specific project segments and activities related to engineering or marine engineering systems that associated with the profitable repair of ships. Under specific guidance of the assigned Project Manager, plans, coordinates, manages, and evaluates work required to repair or modify marine vessels that produce timely, profitable results and satisfied customers. The incumbent must be self-disciplined, resourceful, and willing to accept responsibility for yard and customer assets as related to the assigned project. Exercises appropriate independent judgement in adjusting priorities, goals and work assignments, methods, procedures and techniques to successfully facilitate vessel repairs and shipyard maintenance. Overall goals, budgets and priorities are established jointly with the appropriate manager where applicable. Progress and performance is monitored through periodic evaluation.
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.)
  • Develops short-term goals and long-term goals including work priorities and schedules for consideration to the assigned Project Manager. Plans, coordinates and directs daily and weekly production activities on assigned ship repair contracts and construction crafts. Effectively communicates and collaborates with managers to develop strategies that result in the appropriate (i.e., timely and skill-specific) deployment of personnel and equipment needed on projects.
  • Establishes integrated test plans, ensuring timelines and budgets are in sync with overall project
  • Coordinates tasks for each job among customers, contract administrators, and craft workers and revises daily/weekly schedules as needed. Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to repair schedules.
  • Communicates to others, such as the customer and assigned Project Manager, project status; participates with customers and the Project Manager in planning and production meetings.
  • Confers with and directs supervisory and project management personnel regularly to establish and revise work schedules, clarify objectives, follow progress and resolve production issues. This includes ensuring that employees are correctly carrying out the work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of the repair process to prevent delays. Coordinates, as well as orders parts and supplies as directed.
  • Writes accurate and timely records or documentation for each job and contributes accordingly to final written specifications. Confers with supervision and project management staff, and project inspectors and suppliers of materials, to resolve repair problems, and to improve repair methods of standard vessel maintenance work.
  • Prepares reports on work progress, materials used, costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports. Responsible for operating within the established budget and for monitoring project costs while maintaining required standards of quality.
  • Reviews employee training needs and cross crafts trades workers to maximize employee skill base. Confers with supervision, craft heads and project managers to recommend solutions to training needs in seeking out opportunities to maximize use of craft trades. May on occasion be required to perform work necessitating the use of tools.
  • Develops, recommends, establishes, and enforces work standards, production schedules, quality and quantity requirements, and work rules consistent with operating policies, productivity levels of standard vessel maintenance work, and assigned goals and objectives.
  • Maintains effective working relationship with craft workers, customers, and contract administrators.
  • Ensures that worker safety and environmental concerns are constantly monitored problems are effectively resolved, and that all work performed meets standards set by regulatory bodies.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of marine-related equipment, ship repair and construction techniques; sequencing of ship repair activities; shipyard safety practices; complex mathematical principles as applied to shipping activities.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees
  • Read, analyze, and interpret ship repair specifications, blueprints, general business periodicals, marine repair/shipyard professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
  • Write reports, business correspondences and procedures
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; accomplish tasks through influencing those not in the direct line of authority.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer and various PC applications such as word processing and spreadsheets
  • Interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
  • Working with several abstract and concrete variables
  • Effectively resolving conflict, providing positive customer service
  • Using tools as required for accomplishing the work.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in marine engineering, naval architecture, or other related engineering function.
  • Four to six (4 to 6) years of progressively more complex work experience demonstrating the required ship repair and production management skills.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: None required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands for this position are light to moderate. May require some lifting or assistance with heavy equipment. The incumbent of this position is required to stand for extensive periods of time, in external climates. Requires the ability to walk over uneven surfaces and occasionally climb ladders and other ship elements. Use of tools requires manual dexterity and fine motor movement.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment for this job is demanding and potentially hazardous due to work on or inside ships as well as travel around ship repair yard
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 truthResponsibility: We act on what we know is rightEvolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing worldLove: 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.

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