Senior Trades Superintendent — Shipbuilding

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a seasoned construction/production management leader to supervise and coordinate trades teams, ensuring quality and on-schedule execution.

In this full-time role, you will train staff, interpret drawings and procedures, and oversee manufacturing, installation, testing, and processes with significant financial impact. A BS/Apprentice with 8+ years or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• BS/Apprentice + 8 years construction/production management experience OR Non-BS/Non-Apprentice + 10 years construction/production management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge.
• Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed.
• Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in development of training procedures.
• Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans.
• Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc.
• Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance.
• Supervises qualified trades staff; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts.

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a seasoned construction/production management leader to supervise and coordinate trades teams, ensuring quality and on-schedule execution.

In this full-time role, you will train staff, interpret drawings and procedures, and oversee manufacturing, installation, testing, and processes with significant financial impact. A BS/Apprentice with 8+ years or equivalent experience is required.