Lead Ship Repair Superintendent I/II — On-Site in Norfolk

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement available

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Company-paid disability insurance

Long-term career progression and inner

promotion opportunities

Work on commercial and government ship

established business with long-term

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Ship Repair Superintendent I & II in Norfolk, Virginia for on-site, permanent, full-time work. The role focuses on leading major commercial and government vessel repair projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring delivery within budget and schedule.

Relocation assistance is available; US citizenship eligibility for facility access is noted. You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, dry-dock support, and coordination with vessel owners and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of ship repair experience (Superintendent I)
• 6+ years ship repair experience (Superintendent II)
• Background in commercial or government ship repair
• Strong understanding of shipyard operations, vessel repairs, and dry-dock activities
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and resources
• Ability to coordinate departments, subcontractors, and production teams
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• US citizenship and eligibility for government facility access (DBIDS)
• Willingness to work on-site in Norfolk, Virginia

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial and government ship repair projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinating shipyard departments, trade supervisors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Overseeing project budgets, schedules, labor costs, and materials.
• Supporting dry-dock operations, vessel inspections, and shipboard repairs.
• Working closely with vessel owners, government representatives, and project stakeholders.
• Resolving project challenges and keeping repairs on schedule.
• Supporting change orders, quality, safety, and contractual requirements.
• Managing multiple projects while ensuring effective communication across teams.

Skills

Ship repair experience

Project coordination

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Ship Repair Superintendent I & II in Norfolk, Virginia for on-site, permanent, full-time work. The role focuses on leading major commercial and government vessel repair projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring delivery within budget and schedule.

Relocation assistance is available; US citizenship eligibility for facility access is noted. You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, dry-dock support, and coordination with vessel owners and