Supervisor Interior

VARD; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Insurance package

Subsidized lunch

Subsidized gym

Occupational health service

Free parking

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

VARD Interiors AS is seeking a Supervisor Interior to lead and coordinate interior installation activities on our projects. You will supervise installation companies, ensure HSE compliance, review drawings and specs, and monitor daily progress to meet quality standards.

You will work with the Production Coordinator Interior and Department Manager Interior to plan priorities, resolve challenges, and ensure safe, efficient handover of finished interior areas.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical background required with related experience.
• Experience with interior installation, shipbuilding, or construction.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of HSE requirements and safe working practices.
• Good English communications and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and prioritize work for installation teams.
• Supervise installation activities and coordinate interfaces with Hull, Paint, Electrical, Piping, and HVAC.
• Ensure work meets quality, safety, and project timelines.
• Perform pre-checks, inspect areas, and close remarks with Class/Owners.
• Report progress weekly and support budgeting and scheduling.

Skills

English communication

Structured and organized

Proactive and solution-oriented

Coordination and follow-up

Decision making and problem solving

Quality-focused and detail-oriented

Education

Vocational education or technical background

Job description

As a Supervisor Interior, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating interior installation activities onboard our projects.
The role involves supervising installation companies, ensuring compliance with HSE requirements, drawings, specifications, schedules, and quality standards, and monitoring daily progress throughout the installation process.

You will work closely with the Production Coordinator Interior and Department Manager Interior to plan and prioritize activities, coordinate interfaces with other disciplines, resolve installation challenges, and ensure that work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements. The position also includes quality control, progress reporting, inspections, and final handover of completed interior areas.

• Plan, schedule, and prioritize work for installation companies.
• Perform pre-checks of assigned work areas and identify potential conflicts with other systems.
• Coordinate installation activities with other departments such as Hull, Paint, Electrical, Piping, and HVAC.
• Provide work direction and guidance to installation companies.
• Ensure work is completed according to quality requirements and planned schedules.
• Participate in inspections with Class and/or Owners and ensure remarks are closed.
• Support the Department Manager Interior and Production Coordinators Interior with budgeting and scheduling activities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements.
• Verify availability of materials, equipment, drawings, and work areas before installation starts.
• Manage contractor activities to maximize installation efficiency and minimize rework.
• Monitor installer performance and provide guidance for improvement.
• Develop and maintain lists of critical points and roadblocks for assigned areas.
• Report installation progress and deviations on a weekly basis.
• Report extra contractual activities and provide the required supporting documentation.
• Manage the correction and closure of remarks and non-conformities.
• Perform final inspections and handover of completed areas.

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Qualifications

• Vocational education or equivalent technical background.
• Experience within interior installation, shipbuilding, construction, or similar industries.
• Knowledge of interior installation methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of HSE requirements and safe working practices.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.Good planning, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Structured and organized.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
• Able to make sound decisions and solve problems independently.
• Quality-focused and detail-oriented.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Able to work effectively in a dynamic project environment.
• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
• Subsidized membership at the gym
• Occupational health service
• Free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!

Vard Interiors AS is a specializedcompany for interior, insulation, piping, and HVAC-R installation in Vard Group AS.Our company is present in VARD shipyards in Norway, Romania, and Vietnam. Wehave also establisheda subsidiary in Romania.