Senior Fabrication Program Manager

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Champion integrity, safety, quality, respect, and accountability across fabrication operations .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeVirginia Beach • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $143,088 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing metal fabrication projects, ensuring compliance with DoD contract types, and leading teams to meet performance, budget, and schedule targets. Proficient in quality assurance, fabrication operations, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DoD Contract ExpertiseMetal Fabrication OperationsQuality Assurance ProgramsProject ManagementEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

WeldingFabrication Bids EstimationChange Order ManagementNAVSEA Technical Documentation InterpretationAWS/ASME Welding Codes ApplicationCondition Found Reports PreparationPerformance Monitoring Systems DevelopmentTask Assignment ManagementBudget MonitoringProject Optimization

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringProblem ResolutionRelationship BuildingSafety Protocol Enforcement

Tools & Technologies

Word Processing SoftwareSpreadsheetsPresentation SoftwareEmail Communication ToolsCAD Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret ClearanceBase Access Credentials

Industry Keywords

Navy OperationsSubSafe/Level 1 RequirementsPaint and Coatings OperationsMetalworking EquipmentNAVSEA Standard ItemsJoint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion integrity, safety, quality, respect, and accountability across fabrication operations
Lead planning, execution, and performance for metal fabrication, piping, and sheetmetal work packages
Develop Statements of Work for outsourced work items
Direct day-to-day execution of multiple fabrication projects
Coordinate planning, production, engineering, and leadership activities
Manage workload distribution, scheduling, and task assignments across programs and projects
Monitor performance, budgets, and schedules
Prepare reports and present updates to internal teams and external customers
Build relationships with Navy customers and subcontractors
Identify and resolve project challenges and improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction
Develop systems for performance monitoring, problem resolution, and project optimization
Provide hands-on operational support for technical issues and critical deadlines
Create and maintain controlled work packages, procedures, test documents, and trip reports
Recommend policy and process enhancements
Lead, mentor, and develop team members
Ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and performance targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 years relevant progressive experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; 6 years with a Master's degree in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience
Expertise in DoD contract types including CPIF, CPFF, FPIF, and FFP
Experience preparing and submitting Condition Found Reports
End-to-end change order management experience
Strong knowledge of fabrication operations, including welding, paint booth and blasting operations, and metalworking equipment
Experience with quality assurance programs, NAVSEA Standard Items, and Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM)
Ability to interpret NAVSEA technical documentation and apply ABS Rules and AWS/ASME welding and fabrication codes
Experience estimating and planning fabrication bids
Ability to qualify, manage, and evaluate fabrication subcontractors and vendors
Experience leading teams performing project-based work in industrial environments
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and email
Effective communication skills
Ability to enforce and comply with safety protocols
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and base access credentials
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred: welding fabrication operations, paint and coatings operations, multiple welding processes, SubSafe/Level 1 requirements, CAD or similar tools, make/buy analysis, new fabrication technologies, shipboard experience, and Navy operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions
Educational and training programs for continual career growth