Quality Project Manager — Shipyard Operations

Colonna's Shipyard, INC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Quality Project Manager to oversee quality inspections and activities across the Quality Program.

You will plan, direct, and coordinate inspections, monitor inspectors and trades, and report quality issues to management, ensuring first-time quality objectives are met. The role reports to the Quality Manager or Director of Quality Programs and involves coordination with trades personnel, foremen, and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, administrative, or related field and at least five (5) years of work experience in project management or administrative services.
• Additional 4 years of related experience can be considered in leu of degree.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and command of various computer programs and database management.
• Effective negotiation, problem solving, and decision-making skills with excellent communications, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop the inspector schedule to support assigned area (fabrication or shipyard).
• Manage the tracking, compiling, and submitting of data including documenting concerns or disputes/issues.
• Identify potential problems early, recommend solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide oversight to assigned administrative support personnel in the area.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Production Teams to develop metrics and reports used to track quality items.

Skills

MS Office

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Quality Project Manager to oversee quality inspections and activities across the Quality Program.

You will plan, direct, and coordinate inspections, monitor inspectors and trades, and report quality issues to management, ensuring first-time quality objectives are met. The role reports to the Quality Manager or Director of Quality Programs and involves coordination with trades personnel, foremen, and senior leadership.