Construction Program Manager - 2nd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat
  • North Kingstown, Rhode Island
  • Full-time
1 day ago

Job Description

Overview:

The Second Shift Construction Program Manager will support ongoing backshift construction activities and ensure smooth continuity between first‑ and second‑shift 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 first‑shift and second‑shift 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 problem‑solving and decision‑making skills to resolve issues that arise during second‑shift operations
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure construction, certification, and delivery requirements are met
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:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 
  • Demonstrated planning and program management skills
  • Completion of FLG and/or BLG program(s)
Skills:

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, fast‑paced setting
  • Self‑motivated, organized, and able to manage shifting priorities
  • Ability to adapt to changing schedules and evolving program needs
  • Proven innovative thinking and problem‑solving 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 Boat’s business systems
  • Well‑developed communication and project management skills
  • Strong organizational and planning capabilities
Physical Qualifications: Climbing, Crawling, Light Lifting, Reaching Environmental Attributes: Cold, Hot, Outside

Numbers & Facts

LocationNorth Kingstown, Rhode Island
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

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  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Construction Supportunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Secret Clearanceunmatched
  • Security Clearanceunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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