Project Manager

ReconCraft is seeking a Project Manager to be responsible for gathering requirements, identify resources, and develop detailed project and resource plans.

• With the Program Team, responsible for RECONCRAFT performance on each project per statement of work and agreed upon deliverables and timelines.
• Manage individual or multiple concurrent projects. Serve as the primary point of contact between the project and RECONCRAFT leadership
• Manage project scope, scheduling, resources, and budgets, while being accountable for the quality of project deliverables; this includes the development and maintenance of project schedules that feed an Integrated Master Schedule
• Responsible for the creation of project plans and work packages, including scoping, milestones, and completion dates from initial vessel orders through post-delivery support
• Work closely with all cross-functional teams to ensure all deliverables are on track.
• Communicate project milestones, status updates, as well as any existing or potential customer escalation issues.
• With the Program Manager, own status reporting, risk and issue management, and client expectation management
• With the Program Manager, maintain positive CPARs on all programs as applicable
• Fulfillment of customer statement of work/specification
• Accompany delivery of assets to clients and supervising all training and activation if/as required (OCONUS & CONUS)
• Assist the Operations team in global logistics, fulfillment, inventory and warranty management, and integration and process improvements
• With the Program Team, support proposal management and final proposal submissions to clients
• Identify and develop new business development opportunities through program lifecycle
• Support any/all business development roles and responsibilities, including last-minute OCONUS/CONUS travel to remote and austere locations for undefined periods of time
• Take on new responsibilities as required

Essential Job Requirements:

• Education:

• BS in Business or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Required Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum (3+) years of government contracts/subcontract administration experience
• Expert Knowledge of government regulations and all contract types
• Expert Knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, and government regulatory standards including manufacturing specific requirements
• Ability to manage and execute multiple complex projects and details simultaneously
• Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and organize effectively and appropriately
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality of business practices, trade secrets, company strategy, etc.
• Working knowledge of JPAS, DISS, SWFT, and e-QIP
• Create and maintain on-site security files for employees and independent contractors in accordance with NISPOM guidelines
• Assist with production and preparation, logging, and facilitating security training for all employees
• Experience preparing and sending VARs/VALs to customers, both hard copy and in JPAS, for meeting requests and CAC/Badge requests
• Understanding of CUI, DFARS, CMMC compliance
• Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and oral/written communications skills
• Education:
• BS in Business or business-related degree;
• May be substituted for five (5+) years of equivalent combination of education and experience
• Required Knowledge/Experience:
• Three (3+) years project management experience as a primary stakeholder in organizing, planning, and executing small to large-scale projects from vision through implementation
• Strong project planning, scheduling, cost analysis, time management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office software package and Microsoft Project
• Strong attention to detail and quality deliverables
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills that can support the ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees
• Adaptable and responsive to emerging challenges and opportunities
• Ability and willingness to develop systems and processes that benefit the company
• Preferred Knowledge/Experience:
• Professional maritime experience
• PMP or other project management certification
• Experience working in government contracting environment or on government vessel programs
• Background in marine operations and manufacturing
• Experience with the following types of management software: Trello, Slack
• Knowledge of current USCG, ABYC, NMMA, ABS standards
• Full knowledge of Electronic Ships Work Breakdown Structure (ESWBS)
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to complete tasks
• Ability to work long hours, when required, to meet deadlines and/or other deliverables, often on short notice
• Must be able to get underway on vessels for testing, evaluation, training, activation, and delivery
• Security Clearance:
• Must be eligible for Secret Clearance

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of the department/contract
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must comply with all federal COVID-19 related vaccination and testing requirements, including, but not limited to, those set out in Executive Order 14042

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws