Naval Shipbuilding Construction Lead

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a Construction Supervisor to oversee AOR construction, defining scope and deliverables to meet build strategy and schedules. You will coordinate with trades, manage costs and lead risk and safety assessments on complex shipbuilding projects.

The role requires several years of supervisory or planning experience in a heavy manufacturing or shipbuilding setting, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Three options: 3 years Construction Supervisor 1 experience; 2 years CS1 plus 2 years planning/production control; High School + 6 years production supervisor experience; BS/Apprentice + 4 years exempt related experience; 3 years Military E-6 and above.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all aspects of the construction process for AOR, defining scope, goals and deliverables to support build strategy and schedule.
• Manage expectations with team members and stakeholders to ensure quality and safety standards and work progress.
• Identify and expedite resolution of design, material, grouping, scheduling, manpower or other problems risking critical path work.
• Liaise with trades’ management to control cost performance and determine overtime requirements.
• Assess growth work and contract changes to ensure funding and schedule integration.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans; perform structural, tank/void, yard, turnover and test inspections.
• Document discrepancies and issue corrections to responsible parties; assess safety risks and mitigation.

Skills

Construction supervision

Planning/production control

Project coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BS/Apprentice + 4 years related experience

Military E-6 or higher

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a Construction Supervisor to oversee AOR construction, defining scope and deliverables to meet build strategy and schedules. You will coordinate with trades, manage costs and lead risk and safety assessments on complex shipbuilding projects.

The role requires several years of supervisory or planning experience in a heavy manufacturing or shipbuilding setting, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.