Navy Engineering Project Manager

Project Manager

Position Summary

LCE is looking for a driven Project Manager (PjM) to join our team in Philadelphia, PA. As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day operation and management of several Navy engineering projects in support of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWCPD) at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. You will lead a group of LCE employees to high levels of productivity, results, and engagement. You will interface directly/indirectly with customers to understand their project's requirements and thereby enable our team's success in achieving those deliverables.

A successful Project Manager is expected to maintain the work of today and also be instrumental in growing new business. They are accountable for the execution of profitable projects and contractual deliverables to clients in addition to other assigned technical tasking.

Clearance Requirement

• Must be a US citizen with a current active DoD security clearance
  
  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Client Management:

• Establish and maintain credibility, respect and confidence with new and potential customers, partners and the organization by demonstrating a general understanding of the work performed for the clients supported by the project team.
• Serve as client's point of contact for contract, task order, or purchase order execution.
• Capture execution metrics and success stories.
• Develop solutions based on customer's needs.
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
  
  

Business Management:

• Project Coordination including budgeting, scheduling, planning, estimating, and progress reporting.
• Accountable for ensuring deliverables, cost, and performance levels meet client needs and expectations within the context of the contract and LCE goals including appropriate use of LCE business management tools (Costpoint, Deltek, PSR, CRM, etc.)
• Meet or exceed the financial and business objectives of assigned projects (Revenue, DLGR, Fee, OH, employee utilization, budgets, business planning, etc.).
• Consistently apply LCE's Business Development process and work with marketing, business development, and contracts to support the writing, development, and composition of proposals and presentations.
  
  

Employee Management:

• Clearly communicate the organization's direction, goals, and priorities to employees.
• Participate in the interviewing and hiring of new team members in accordance with company policy.
• Lead change effectively by building commitment in a collaborative team environment.
• Foster and support the growth of employees through mentoring, consistent recognition, and feedback mechanisms. Address any personnel issues in a timely and empathetic way in adherence to company policy.
• Develop and nurture employee engagement throughout the organization, leading by example and setting clear expectations that result in a highly engaged workforce.
• Ensure personal and organizational compliance to company and legal guidelines as specified, with particular care given to safe work practices.
  
  

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or in lieu of degree candidate must have at least 10 years of demonstrated experience performing and overseeing U.S. Navy In-Service Engineering support functions including 3 years of managerial experience
• At least 5 years related experience with US Navy engineering efforts
• Experience with US Navy Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) engineering efforts
• Full range of project management skills including creating and maintaining technical project plans, resource plans and schedules.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and demonstrate personal initiative to complete the work of the team as a whole.
• Must be sensitive to the professional expectations of the business, ensuring a positive impression for all stakeholders.
• Must be highly reliable and capable of meeting work schedule consistently.
• Must exhibit the enthusiasm and perseverance needed to meet and exceed objectives, utilization and improve performance, by effectively overcoming barriers or recommending solutions while escalating concerns to obtain desired results.
  
  

Physical Demands and Expectations:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing; occasional prolonged sitting.
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance.
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment.
  
  

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way”, which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work” for 17 years running! Learn more below and at www.lce.com.

Mission

Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.

As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.

Culture

Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
• Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
• Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
• Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more…
  
  

*Benefits may vary by business unit and location. https://www.lce.com/why-work-at-lce/#benefits

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

• 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that LCE take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state law. In addition, LCE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. LCE shall also abide by the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A.