Lead Project Superintendent

Core Group; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group is seeking an experienced Lead Project Superintendent to oversee Navy ship repair and modernization projects. You will provide daily leadership across multiple work areas, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The role requires a strong ship-repair background, exceptional leadership, and the ability to coordinate NAVSEA standards, AITs, and subcontractors while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex ship repair or modernization projects.
• Strong ability to plan production, sequence work, and manage milestones.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Ship Superintendents, craft personnel, subcontractors, AITs, and support teams.
• Develop and implement production plans aligned with milestones and vessel delivery.
• Oversee ship systems modernization and ensure compliance with NAVSEA standards and contractual requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Ship repair

Project planning

Budget management

NAVSEA knowledge

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Project Superintendent to oversee the safe, efficient, and successful execution of complex Navy ship repair and modernization projects. This pivotal role involves providing daily leadership across multiple work areas, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ship-repair background, exceptional leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of ship modernization processes, playing a key role in maintaining operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Ship Superintendents, craft personnel, subcontractors, Alteration Installation Teams (AITs), and supporting organizations across assigned work scopes.
• Develop and implement production plans aligned with project milestones, critical path activities, testing, restoration, and vessel delivery.
• Oversee work across various ship systems, including HM&E, structural, electrical, combat systems, and modernization activities, to prevent conflicts and ensure seamless execution.
• Ensure work is properly planned, sequenced, staffed, and executed in accordance with specifications, drawings, NAVSEA Standard Items, technical requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Manage production performance against budgets, schedules, and milestones, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor labor performance, productivity, earned value, and work progress, addressing issues proactively to minimize schedule impacts.
• Identify and resolve production constraints, material issues, access limitations, and technical conflicts early in the process.
• Support compartment closeout, testing, inspections, and certification activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Participate in daily and weekly planning meetings, clearly communicating project status, risks, and recovery strategies.
• Mentor and develop Ship Superintendents and other production leaders, establishing consistent standards across projects.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with NAVSEA, Regional Maintenance Centers, Ship’s Force, subcontractors, and other key organizations.
• Capture lessons learned and implement continuous improvements to enhance future project performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in ship repair, shipbuilding, Navy modernization, or heavy marine production.
• Proven experience leading complex shipboard production activities and managing multiple trades or work packages.
• Strong understanding of ship-repair planning, sequencing, testing, restoration, and production management.
• Ability to interpret work specifications, drawings, technical manuals, and contractual requirements.
• Experience managing labor budgets, schedules, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple organizations and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project planning/reporting tools.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
• Preferred qualifications include experience supporting U.S. Navy surface-ship repair or modernization, familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items, JFMM requirements, and AIT coordination.