Ship Repair Superintendent I - Project Manager (Job ID: 1555)

Colonna's Shipyard•Norfolk, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Colonna’s Shipyard is seeking a seasoned Ship Repair Superintendent I (Project Manager) to oversee commercial and government ship repair projects, including shipboard repairs. The role is based onsite in Norfolk, Virginia, may require hours beyond a standard work week as needed, and may involve limited travel. The position oversees projects and contractual deliverables but does not manage the daily assignments of specific people or trade workers. The Superintendent leads projects from planning through completion, manages multiple complex projects, coordinates internal teams and outside partners, and oversees schedules, resources, spending, subcontract orders, contract compliance, documentation, quality, and safety. The role also coordinates repair logistics with vessel owners, operators, and onboard personnel and represents the company in customer schedule discussions. Travel is minimal, at 10% or less. The work involves shipyards, vessels, industrial conditions, confined spaces, and potentially extreme temperatures, noise, and limited ventilation. It may include riding ships at sea for extended periods and operating trucks, forklifts, and man-lifts. Frequent respirator use and protective equipment may be required for certain tasks. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible for access to Government facilities through DBIDS. Colonna’s Shipyard describes Respect, Pride, Truth, and Family as its values and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The stated pay range is $88,236–$119,378. Base salary is determined using factors including responsibility, experience, education, skills, and business considerations.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in shipyard operations focused on commercial and/or government ship repair projects.
Proven track record managing complex ship repair projects, including shipboard repairs, within budget and schedule constraints.
Strong technical knowledge of ship repair processes, industry regulations, and safety standards.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to act as a spokesperson.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Experience in dry docks and vessel inspections.
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for DBIDS access to Government facilities.
Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes weighing at least 20 pounds.
Physical ability to work aboard naval ships and climb ladders; work in confined spaces, including entering and moving through manholes; and work in shipyards, industrial conditions, and extreme temperatures.
Ability to ride ships at sea for extended periods when required.
Ability to work in high heat, humidity, noise, dirty conditions, areas with inadequate ventilation, and aloft or over vessel sides when required.
Ability to operate trucks, forklifts, and man-lifts.
Ability to perform job tasks involving standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling objects, talking, hearing, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and crawling.
Frequent use of a respirator; wear protective clothing, face shields, or goggles when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage commercial and government ship repair projects from planning through execution and completion.
Develop project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies; manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver project activities according to client requirements and industry standards.
Approve time charges and material expenditures within the assigned spending limit, or delegate these duties to assigned Supervisors.
Write or modify subcontract purchase orders and ensure purchase order values are current, with increases and decreases processed promptly to determine job costs.
Ensure compliance with contract obligations, project specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements; maintain project documentation and records for compliance and audits.
Compare labor expenditures with spending plans and report and explain variances.
Plan and coordinate shipboard repairs, logistics, and safety protocols.
Coordinate repair schedules with vessel owners, operators, and onboard personnel to minimize downtime and disruption to vessel operations.
Oversee deployment of repair teams, equipment, and materials to vessel sites.
Approve requests for materials and rental equipment within the assigned spending limit.
Represent the company in customer discussions regarding schedules and support the contract group in preparing schedule-impact support for change orders when warranted.
Implement and enforce quality assurance measures; conduct inspections and audits of repair quality and safety compliance.
Address non-conformities and safety issues and implement corrective actions.
Perform other duties as required.