Ship Repair Superintendent II - Project Manager (Job ID: 1572)

Colonna's Shipyard•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Colonna’s Shipyard is seeking a seasoned Ship Repair Superintendent II to manage commercial and government ship repair projects, including shipboard repairs. This role leads projects from planning through execution and completion, overseeing project outcomes and contractual deliverables. It does not involve managing specific people or trade workers’ daily assignments. The position is onsite in Norfolk, Virginia, may require work beyond a standard work week as needed, may involve limited travel, and requires obtaining and maintaining access to government installations. U.S. citizenship and DBIDS eligibility are required. The Superintendent develops project plans, schedules, and resource strategies; coordinates internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, vessel owners, operators, and onboard personnel; and manages multiple complex projects. The role monitors project costs, approves time charges and material or rental-equipment requests within spending limits, maintains subcontract purchase orders and project records, and supports contract changes related to schedule impacts. The Superintendent also ensures compliance with contractual requirements, regulations, quality standards, and safety protocols, and addresses non-conformities and safety issues. Work takes place in shipyards and aboard vessels, including naval ships and potentially ships at sea for extended periods. Duties may involve confined spaces, manholes, ladders, extreme temperatures, high heat, humidity, noise, limited ventilation, dirty conditions, and working aloft or over vessel sides. The role requires frequent respirator use and operation of trucks, forklifts, and man-lifts; protective clothing and face protection are required for certain welding, cutting, or molten-metal work. The stated pay range is $78,169.42–$98,861.32. Colonna’s Shipyard offers medical, dental, and vision options; company-paid disability insurance; a 401(k) with match; legal services; paid holidays; and paid time off.

Requirements

At least 6 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 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.
Must be able to access government facilities and be DBIDS eligible; must obtain and maintain DBIDS access.
Must be able to lift, carry, and transport equipment and boxes weighing at least 20 pounds.
Must be physically agile enough to perform tasks aboard naval ships; able to work on and climb ladders, enter and move through manholes, and work in confined spaces and extreme conditions.
Must be able to work in shipyards and aboard ships, including potentially riding ships at sea for extended periods, and work in high heat, humidity, noise, dirty conditions, limited ventilation, or aloft or over vessel sides.
Must be able to use a respirator frequently and wear protective clothing and face shields or goggles when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
Must be able to perform duties involving standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling objects, talking, hearing, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and crawling.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage commercial and government ship repair projects from planning through completion.
Develop project plans, schedules, and resource-allocation strategies; manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to execute projects according to client requirements and industry standards.
Approve time charges, material expenditures, and material or rental-equipment requests within spending limits, unless duties are delegated to assigned supervisors.
Write or modify subcontract purchase orders and keep purchase-order values current so job costs can be determined.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, specifications, regulatory requirements, and applicable guidelines for commercial and government projects.
Maintain project documentation and records to demonstrate compliance and support audits.
Compare labor expenditures against the spending plan and explain variations.
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 and support timely repair completion.
Represent the company in customer discussions regarding schedules and support the contract group in developing schedule-impact support for change orders when warranted.
Implement quality-assurance measures and conduct inspections and audits of repair quality and safety compliance.
Address non-conformities and safety issues promptly and implement corrective actions.
Obtain and maintain access to government installations and maintain DBIDS eligibility.
Operate trucks, forklifts, and man-lifts as required.
Perform other duties as required.