Project Manager - Space Systems - Texas, Houston

The announced job offer is made public by the firm: Oceaneering and it was included in jobs list the date of: 2022-10-22 in the website greenenergyjobsonline.com.

It is announced that they have a job offer at the category of Engineering and the jobs location is in the state of Texas at the city Houston, in the country US - at this current ZipCode: 77001

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Company Profile

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) is a precision engineering and manufacturing group which specializes in turn-key design, development, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, and testing of extra-vehicular and intra-vehicular (EVA & IVA) tools and equipment for astronauts; including life support and environmental control systems for space; robotic systems for military, space, and biological research; and thermal protection systems for launch vehicles. We also provide specialized engineering and support services in these areas, and astronaut training in NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.

For more information please go to and click on Products & Services, then click Space Systems (OSS). This position is located in Clear Lake, Texas.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to independently plan, direct, and coordinate activities of a single or multiple project(s) to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are safely accomplished within the prescribed time frame and budget parameters and the customer receives a quality product or service which meets all customer requirements. Manage various OSS projects/contracts or delivery orders to ensure technical excellence and report results achieved in terms of costs, schedules, and performance. Assist with bids and proposals, as required, with emphasis on scheduling the proper sequence of work to be performed. Travel and overtime may be required as well as moderate levels of physical and mental coordination and frequent use of office equipment

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide assistance, as requested, for the preparation of bids and quotes for delivery orders, purchase orders and contracts. Assist with the preparation and submission of proposals, reviewing technical content, personnel requirements, management plans and execution costs.
• Establish and monitor project execution plan, budget, schedule, and staffing for each phase of the project.
• Update project schedules weekly and provide Estimate to Complete (ETC) forecasts monthly.
• Monitor assigned projects/contracts and ensure the customer is satisfied. Work closely with the respective department managers to monitor the task performance and efficient utilization of man-hours and resources.
• Ensure development of effective project schedules and understand the critical path(s) of the project(s). After project kicks off, monitor the status of the schedule and ensure reaction to any developments concerning the critical path or other key elements of the project(s) schedule is effective and timely.
• Track project performance with respect to budget and schedule using Earned Value Management (EVM), identify project Costs of Poor Quality (CoPQ); communicate performance to senior management at OSS Project Management Reviews.
• Manage project risks, through identification and mitigation of preventable, strategic and external risks. Update risk register as project evolves which includes developing effective mitigation plans for significant risks (including cost and schedule implications of mitigations). Escalate risks accordingly to ensure appropriate management is aware of significant project risks.
• Coordinate with OSS contracts personnel to ensure managed projects meet all contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with OSS financial and contracts personnel to ensure robust contract change management of managed projects. Variations or changes include but are not limited to, deliverable quantities, technical requirements, quality requirements, schedule changes, and customer approval delays.
• Provide feedback regarding employee performance.
• Identify targets of opportunity that fall within the capabilities of the company. Ensure the company's core business objectives and competitiveness are maintained. Keep abreast of evolving technology and procedures which may enhance the company's competitive position for future growth areas and opportunities.
• Utilize Oceaneering provided processes and tools to perform Project Management tasks such as pricing, scheduling, earned value management, forecasting, and reporting. Make recommendations for new processes and/or tools where they may improve quality and organization effectiveness.
• Project positive image (to include personal attire, mannerisms, language, technical competence, etc.) to employees, customers and similar companies by ensuring a cost-efficient, quality product is produced in accordance with the customer's requirements.
• Strong analytical and personnel management skills required to clearly communicate and coordinate team efforts and interact with other departments and outside agencies.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Establish project priorities and effectively communicate these to the project team.
• Understand technical details provided by engineering personnel and make appropriate project management decisions.
• Lead integrated project teams (IPTs)

The above list is only a representative sample of what the Project Manager may be asked to do. The Project Manager may perform other special projects or duties as required to support business needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly Supervised: None
• Indirectly Supervised: Engineers and project coordination personnel assigned to Project(s).

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• This position reports to the Program Manager.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering with 5 years of experience managing engineering projects (technical management).

DESIRED

• An accredited Project Management or Program Management course with certification of completion and/or PMP or PgMP certification through PMI (or similar) is preferred.
• Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree a plus.
• Formal training in Project Management
• Risk Management training

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED

• A minimum of three (3) years project management experience and/or related experience is required with proven ability to meet schedule and budget goals. Experience managing the financial aspects of multiple types of Government contracts such as fixed price, cost reimbursable, incentive fee, award fee, and/or time & material.
• Demonstrated experience in leading project teams.
• Demonstrated experience requiring a high degree of proficiency in all MS Office Professional applications, especially MS Excel, MS Project, and MS PowerPoint.

DESIRED

• Five (5) years or equivalent of specialized experience in performing NASA Human Spaceflight work; proven prior experience in design, operation, maintenance, repair, testing, and/or sustaining engineering of NASA human spaceflight hardware; working knowledge of NASA data systems, and knowledge of NASA procedures for establishing and maintaining equipment requirements.
• Prior experience in design, development, and testing of thermal protection systems a plus
• Demonstrated experience ensuring/enforcing compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), NASA FAR Supplement, DFAR, and the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in Primavera a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

Closing Statement

As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact employees, workplaces, families and communities, many of Oceaneering's clients are requiring that all individuals working at their sites be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, including employees of Oceaneering and other contractors. Accordingly, only individuals who are, or are willing to be, fully vaccinated before their start date are eligible for this position. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to prove that they are fully vaccinated prior to their start date.