Project/Technical Manager

$87,100 - $157,450/Yr

Leidos - New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Remote - New Orleans, LA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Join DLBA Naval Architects, a division of Gibbs & Cox, Inc., now a part of Leidos, the foremost independent firm specializing in naval architecture, marine engineering, and design across the nation. We're seeking a Technical Program Manager to bolster our team based in Chesapeake, VA. The ideal candidate will bring shipyard or design experience, guiding our team through challenging, high-paced projects. With several intricate design opportunities on the horizon, we require a skilled navigator to steer us through these ventures. Our team finds inspiration in a myriad of projects, from crafting powerful sportfish boats to tackling unconventional challenges for esteemed clients like DARPA. We thrive on continuous growth, fueled by engaging work and a steady stream of diverse, demanding projects. DLBA offers the chance to collaborate with a group lauded for its technical prowess in the small craft industry, all while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere of a smaller enterprise, backed by the stability of a larger organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge to interdisciplinary teams supporting complex design projects from the concept design phase through to detailed design for production.
• Develop technical specifications, analysis reports, calculations, and designs to meet specifications and regulatory body requirements (ABS/RINA/LR/ISO/USCG).
• Coach, review, and delegate work to team members.
• Develop status reports, technical reports, documentation, and high-level briefings.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of products such as analyses, calculations, and drawings.
• Develop proposals, specifications, and cost estimates for G&G projects in response to client requests.
• Interface with clients and the design team to control scope, budgets, and schedules.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience as a Naval Architect or Marine Engineer, with a focus on high-speed and small craft design.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and industry-standard CAD software (AutoCAD, Rhino).
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineer's License.
• Advanced degree in engineering.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Active Secret security clearance.