Divisional Director CSW
Purpose:
The Divisional Director of CSW will be responsible for the oversight of the Colonnas Shipyard West LLC (CSW) business unit to include all business development efforts (estimates proposals contract lifecycle) workforce development safety and Quality Assurance.
This senior leadership position is responsible for successful business development efforts to grow the division by strategizing scalable growth opportunities implementing sound operational systems and building/maintaining a qualified workforce to meet/exceed the customers needs. The Divisional Director must identify and secure growth work with existing customers and build new customer relationships and work lines to be successful in this role.
The position also has responsibility and oversight for the proper administration planning scheduling budget and successful of the divisions projects. This position is the most senior onsite leader and will oversee and develop a subordinate team of professionals and trades personnel to embody Colonnas Values demonstrate our Pillars of Success and successfully execute commercial and government ship repair projects. Reporting back to the corporate enterprise the Divisional Director will be effective with minimal guidance to effectively manage the quality cost schedule delivery and safety of multiple projects of varying size and complexity.
The position is located onsite in Chula Vista CA and may require hours beyond a standard work week to support business operations as needed. Position may require limited travel.
Job Description:
Key sales and business development responsibilities include:
- Examine current project and sales strategies while exploring targeted markets and customers to build a sustainable growth plan focused on full service marine repair industry (both commercial and government)
- Build and leverage partnerships with sales and support teammates across the enterprise to identify common opportunities and explore joint efforts
- Support contract lifecycle (to include oversight of cost proposal prep development of contractual terms and conditions negotiation dispute/REA/claims management and administration of contracts) in accordance with company procedures applicable laws and customer requirements with effective collaboration with internal stakeholders (Project Team Production Estimation Business Operations etc.
- Lead marketing and branding efforts for the division regularly represent division/company at industry trade shows and symposiums and continuously monitor performance of marketing activities
Additionally position is responsible to:
- Oversee all daytoday operations of CSW and develop/implement plans for divisions strategic business goals execute effectively and track/report progress to senior management
- Manage and guide the administrative contract and program staff through development of proposals and of contracts ensuring all compliance requirements are met (to include contractual federal state and local regulations)
- Provide onsite leadership and direction to support teams (to include Safety Environmental and Quality) and strengthen partnerships with other corporate service and support functions (such as Finance Human Resources etc.
- Ensure appropriate manning levels to execute work requirements. Recruit retain develop highperforming employees to achieve objectives for sales profitability and market share
- Effectively communicate goals/plans and monitor program managements oversight of trades production of key work evolutions and project profitability reporting to senior management as required.
- Monitor job cost projections actual costs schedule and quality of the project(s) and immediately report any issues that would affect overall performance. Will require going onto ships/vessels to perform ship checks and verification of data.
- Develop implement and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans for CSW to include overhead expenditures (personnel equipment etc.
- Delegate responsibilities to the bestqualified staff while enforcing all policies procedures standards specifications guidelines training programs and cultural values.
- Lead organization in disputes and issues with customers to include REAs and claims.
- With support from HR Quality Assurance Safety and Environmental resources ensure CSW maintains compliance in performance and administration with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that all Company Safe Operations initiatives and procedures are executed to include the safe planning of work safety briefings nearmiss documentation and discussions housekeeping practices.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must have a College Degree in a related field and at least 8 years of ship repair experience and 2 years of business leadership/program management experience. (Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Must have demonstrated experience designing and implementing successful sales strategies building and maintaining strong customer relations and effectively leading multidisciplinary teams in technical industries.
- Must have a general understanding of FAR DFAR and UCC requirements with experience in supporting standard contract lifecycle understanding of contractual terms and conditions and familiarity with insurance requirements.
- Must have effective communication skills both written and verbal with effective negotiation problem solving and decisionmaking skills with proven ability to manage Risks and Opportunities.
- Must be organized with the ability to drive improved cost and schedule performance while directing multiple overlapping projects to completion.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain necessary credentials to access military installations customer sites etc.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain access to government installations (DBIDs).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting or writing defending and negotiating REAs claims and disputes is highly preferred.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional Travel; 10 or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Sit Stand Walk Bend Squat Climb Reach Push and Pull Stoop Crawl Kneel Balance Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
- Position will perform work in a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 20 of the time.
- Lighting and temperature are adequate and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise dust etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Employees may be required to work in confined areas which may be dusty and dirty.
- A considerable amount of time is spent operating a personal computer.
- Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility and onboard marine vessels.
- Protective devices such as but not limited to ear plugs safety glasses respirators gloves hard hat and safety shoes are required.
Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonnas Shipyard Inc. and its divisions are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon jobrelated reasons regardless of an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability marital status genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Salary Range: $135000 $160000 annualized
Compensation package offers a blend of competitive base salary with significant sales/business development incentive potential (based on mutually agreed business plan. Determination of base salary considers various factors including but not limited to: scope of responsibility candidates relative and specific experience education level key skills as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees best health and wellness. Additionally the company offers a 401k retirement program with match paid holidays and competitive paid time off.