Director of Shipbuilding Operations - New Construction Programs

TOTE Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TOTE Services is seeking a Director of Operations for New Construction Shipbuilding to lead multiple vessel construction programs across U.S. shipyards in a safe, on-schedule, and on-budget manner.

The role requires a decade of experience in shipbuilding and strong expertise in contracts, risk mitigation, and executive stakeholder management, with travel to various shipyards nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Naval Architecture, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in U.S. shipbuilding or contracting.
• Experience leading complex vessel construction programs and executive-level relationships.
• Deep understanding of shipbuilding contracts, risk allocation, and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for multiple concurrent shipbuilding programs.
• Direct and mentor Program Managers and cross-functional teams.
• Standardize governance, reporting, and project controls across shipyards.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract administration throughout the lifecycle.
• Travel to shipyards nationwide to negotiate and resolve issues.
• Oversee financial performance, forecasting, and profitability across programs.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Financial acumen

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Naval Architecture/ Business Administration/ Construction Management or related

Job description

TOTE Services is seeking a Director of Operations for New Construction Shipbuilding to lead multiple vessel construction programs across U.S. shipyards in a safe, on-schedule, and on-budget manner.

The role requires a decade of experience in shipbuilding and strong expertise in contracts, risk mitigation, and executive stakeholder management, with travel to various shipyards nationwide.