Marine Superintendent – Portland

Darwin Recruitment; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment in Portland seeks an experienced Marine Superintendent to oversee ship repair projects and day-to-day operations in the Portland area. You will coordinate personnel, subcontractors, materials and equipment to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget, while maintaining customer relationships.

The role requires hands-on project leadership, reviewing drawings, managing costs and leading multiple trades.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial ship repair, shipbuilding, shipyard operations or related marine industries.
• 3+ years of supervising teams, crews or multi-trade marine projects.
• Strong understanding of ship repair processes and marine trades.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and work packages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ship repair, vessel, shop and field operations in the Portland area.
• Plan and supervise marine repair projects to meet safety, quality, schedule and cost requirements.
• Coordinate workforce, subcontractors, materials, equipment and other project resources.
• Manage work schedules, priorities and coordination between multiple trades.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and work packages to identify issues.
• Monitor project progress, labour hours and material costs.
• Identify additional work and assist with change orders and estimates.
• Maintain relationships with customers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Conduct vessel and site visits to assess upcoming projects and support estimating.
• Provide leadership and direction to assigned employees.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, OSHA regulations and customer requirements.
• Oversee project documentation, quality inspections and completion records.
• Report progress and staffing needs to Area Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical/maritime degree preferred

Job description

Portland Marine Superintendent

Position Summary

An established marine repair operation is seeking an experienced Marine Superintendent to oversee ship repair projects and day-to-day operations in the Portland area. This role is responsible for coordinating personnel, subcontractors, materials and equipment to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget. The successful candidate will provide hands-on project leadership, maintain customer relationships, monitor project performance and ensure high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ship repair, vessel, shop and field operations in the Portland area.

• Plan and supervise marine repair projects, ensuring work meets safety, quality, schedule and cost requirements.

• Coordinate workforce, subcontractors, materials, equipment and other project resources.

• Manage work schedules, priorities and coordination between multiple trades.

• Review technical drawings, specifications and work packages to identify potential issues.

• Monitor project progress, labour hours, material costs and subcontractor performance.

• Identify additional work requirements and assist with change orders and project estimates.

• Maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors and subcontractors.

• Conduct vessel and site visits to assess upcoming projects and support estimating activities.

• Provide leadership, guidance and direction to assigned employees.

• Ensure compliance with safety policies, OSHA regulations and customer requirements.

• Oversee project documentation, quality inspections and completion records.

• Report project progress, staffing requirements and operational issues to the Area Manager.

• Support business development by identifying new project opportunities and maintaining customer relationships.

Requirements & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in commercial ship repair, shipbuilding, shipyard operations, marine construction or a related industry.

• 3+ years of experience supervising teams, crews or multi-trade marine projects.

• Strong understanding of ship repair processes, marine trades and shipyard operations.

• Experience managing projects aboard vessels, at piers, docks or shipyard facilities.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and work packages.

• Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, labour management and cost control.

• Experience preparing estimates, work plans and project reports.

• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Background in welding, rigging, mechanical, piping, structural or electrical marine trades preferred.

• Experience in union and non-union environments is advantageous.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays when required.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to obtain access to ports, vessels and shipyard facilities.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Technical, maritime, engineering or construction-related degree preferred.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on role involving time in office, shop, shipyard, pier and vessel environments. Candidates must be comfortable accessing vessels and active industrial worksites, working outdoors and in potentially noisy or confined environments. The role requires regular standing, walking, climbing and bending, with occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. All employees must follow applicable safety policies, OSHA regulations, environmental standards and customer-specific safety procedures.