Shipyard Production Supervisor / Control Account Manager (CAM) – Compartment Closeout

THE MCHENRY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC•Vancouver, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipyard Production Supervisor / Control Account Manager (CAM) – Compartment Closeout is responsible for end-to-end ownership of assigned compartments, ensuring execution, sequencing, and closeout readiness align with vessel construction milestones. This role operates directly on the deckplate, integrating production, subcontractors, and schedule requirements to maintain real-time visibility of work progress and forward plan alignment. The CAM is accountable for ensuring compartments progress from active construction through final closeout without creating downstream rework, access issues, or schedule disruption. This is an execution-first role requiring strong production awareness, schedule discipline, and the ability to drive accountability across multiple stakeholders in an active shipyard environment.

Requirements

Shipyard Production Knowledge
Understanding of shipyard construction sequencing and compartment-based execution
Familiarity with structural, piping, HVAC, electrical, and outfitting installation practices
Ability to interpret drawings, work packages, and production plans
Scheduling & Execution Awareness
Experience working with production schedules and milestone tracking
Ability to translate field progress into schedule updates and forecasts
Familiarity with production tracking systems and/or Primavera P6 (preferred)
Execution & Leadership
Strong coordination and communication skills across multiple stakeholders
Ability to drive accountability with subcontractors and shipyard personnel
High attention to detail with disciplined follow-through
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving production environments
5+ years of experience in shipbuilding, vessel construction, or production environments
Experience in production supervision, coordination, or execution management
Proven ability to track work scope, monitor progress, and support schedule alignment
Experience working onboard vessels in active construction environments
U.S. Citizenship (program requirement)

Nice To Haves

Experience operating in a Control Account Manager (CAM) or EVMS-aligned role
Compartment closeout, outfitting, or zone-based construction experience
Aluminum vessel construction experience
Experience supporting multi-vessel or serial production programs

Responsibilities

Control Account Ownership (Scope, Schedule, Execution)
Own assigned compartments as defined scope within the production Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Maintain accountability for execution progress, milestone alignment, and completion status
Track work against planned production targets and identify variances early
Provide accurate, real-time status of work completed, in-progress, and remaining
Identify risks, constraints, and sequencing conflicts impacting execution
Production Integration & Execution Management
Coordinate daily with shipyard trades, subcontractors, and supervision to drive work completion
Ensure production activities align with planned sequencing and installation logic
Monitor installation progress across structural, mechanical, electrical, and outfitting scopes
Identify and resolve production inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and out-of-sequence work
Establish and reinforce clear expectations across production teams
Schedule & Milestone Alignment
Maintain compartment status within production tracking systems
Align execution progress with program milestones (e.g., major system installs, structural completions)
Validate milestone achievability based on actual field conditions
Support schedule accuracy by providing real-time production updates to planning teams
Status Tracking & Reporting
Maintain accurate, up-to-date status of compartment completion
Track current progress, prior accomplishments, and remaining scope
Communicate status clearly to leadership, including risks and recovery actions
Ensure reporting reflects actual field conditions—not assumptions
Compartment Closeout Readiness & Sequencing Control
Ensure compartments progress toward closeout in the correct sequence
Prevent premature closure of compartments with incomplete work or open deficiencies
Verify required work is complete prior to insulation, decking, or structural closure
Coordinate completion of all trades to support clean, compliant closeout
Production Process Improvement
Identify gaps in coordination, communication, and execution workflows
Improve alignment between subcontractors, trades, and shipyard supervision
Establish repeatable processes that improve efficiency across compartments and future vessels
Drive continuous improvement in production execution and reporting