Marine HVAC Project Lead — Shipboard Systems

General Dynamics Corporation; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Marine HVAC Project Task Supervisor for waterfront shipboard work in Norfolk, VA. You will lead installed systems, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality across shipyards and drydocks.

The role requires 5–8 years of related experience, US citizenship, and hands-on leadership in marine HVAC environments; you will work in shipyards aboard naval vessels with variable weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes
• Deep familiarity with marine/shipboard HVAC systems (chillers, air handlers, ductwork) and reading blueprints
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating subcontractors
• Knowledge of NAVSEA standards and related NSTM guidance

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site HVAC installation, maintenance, and technical teams aboard ships
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure adherence to marine safety standards
• Develop and track project plans, milestones and QA of deliverables
• Prepare status reports and manage project trackers (POAMs)
• Supervise ductwork layout, installation and balancing to meet design criteria

Skills

HVAC Management

HVAC Systems

HVAC Troubleshooting

Management Reporting

People Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Norfolk
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ228296


Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
HVAC Management, HVAC Systems, HVAC Troubleshooting, Management Reporting, People Management
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Marine HVAC Project Task Supervisor

This is not an office position, it is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working directly in shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be exposed to varying temperatures of heat in the summer and cold in the winter.

A Marine HVAC Project/Task Supervisor manages shipboard heating, ventilation, air conditioning installation, modernization, and repair. This waterfront role requires leading technical teams, coordinating subcontractors, ensuring adherence to marine safety standards, and acting as the primary liaison to naval shipyards and drydocks.

Leadership & Supervision: Direct on-site HVAC installation, maintenance, and technical teams aboard ships. Manage subcontractors, track daily work hours, and assign tasks.

• Project Execution: Implement technical project plans, manage project milestones, and oversee quality assurance of deliverables.
• Administrative Oversight: Track task workloads, write technical status reports, and manage contract details or project trackers (such as POAMs)
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict shipyard and marine safety protocols, environmental rules, and quality control regulations
• Deep familiarity with marine/shipboard HVAC systems (chillers, air handlers, ventilation ductwork), reading blueprints, and using project software like MS Project or Excel.
• Ability to work in active shipyards, drydocks, and onboard vessels under varying weather and physical conditions (confined spaces, climbing, lifting).
• Supervise the installation, fit-up, and securement of rectangular, round, and flexible ductwork per ship drawings, specifications, NAVSEA standards, and applicable NSTM guidance.
• Lay out and route duct runs through complex ship structures to maintain clearances, access, supports, and airflow objectives.
• Measure, cut, assemble, and install duct sections, transitions, elbows, fittings, hangers, supports, brackets, and vibration isolation to achieve proper alignment and airflow.
• Install hangers, supports, brackets, and vibration isolation for duct systems in accordance with approved standards and procedures; install and adjust dampers, access doors, and other duct accessories to enable balancing, inspection, and maintenance.
• Modify existing duct systems to support SHIPALTS/SCDs, modernization; remove/relocate/replace duct sections while integrating with the existing distribution system.
• Install, align, and support shipboard fans and related ventilation components in accordance with NSTM S9086-RS-STM-010/512 (Fans); coordinate sealed, properly oriented, vibration-isolated duct connections.
• Support balancing and airflow verification; assist HVAC technicians/engineers during startup and testing to confirm ductwork and fan configurations meet design criteria.
• Troubleshoot airflow issues related to duct layout, obstructions, improper fit-up, or fan installation.
• Complete work orders, installation records, redlines, and configuration updates for all ductwork and fan-related changes.
• Follow Navy, shipyard, and company standards for materials, insulation requirements, fire boundaries, and watertight/airtight penetrations.
• Apply requirements from NSTM S9086-RQ-STM-A10, Chapter 510 - HVAC Systems for Surface Ships, and NSTM S9086-RS-STM-010/512 - Fans.
• Adhere to OSHA and shipyard safety regulations, including confined space, fall protection, and lockout/tagout where applicable.
• Coordinate work with shipfitters, welders, electricians, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, planners, and Navy personnel to avoid conflicts and rework; provide feedback on design and routing challenges.
• Provides technical, administrative, and operational leadership to assigned task(s), including contract and subcontractor management.
• Supervises assigned staff.
• Participate in the development of technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order and administrative reporting.
• May perform high-level technical services on assigned task(s).
• Conducts planning and provides recommendations to customer on task workload.
• Attend customer meetings and may serve as primary customer liaison.
• Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other Government staff on behalf of the customer.
• Coordinates development of deliverables and products.
• Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
• Participates in special projects, as required.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in a related business or technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
Experience
5-8 years of related experience, including supervisory experience.

US Citizenship Required

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The likely salary range for this position is $85,093 - $109,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Norfolk

Additional Work Locations:

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Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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