Senior Trades Superintendent - Shipbuilding

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

Job summary

HII Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a seasoned supervisor to oversee semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel, ensuring quality and productivity. You will train staff, translate strategies into action, and monitor execution against drawings and procedures.

The role requires oversight of budgeting and cost performance across shifts, with travel 10–25% as needed. This is a full-time, first-shift position located in Newport News, VA.

Qualifications

• BS/Apprentice with 8+ years construction/production mgmt experience.
• Non-BS with 10+ years construction/production mgmt experience.
• Experience supervising trades and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Supervises semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel.
• Coordinates training and evaluates performance.
• Ensures compliance with drawings and procedures.
• Manages budget and financial impact across shifts.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Training & development

Education

BS or Apprenticeship in construction/production mgmt

Job description

HII Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a seasoned supervisor to oversee semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel, ensuring quality and productivity. You will train staff, translate strategies into action, and monitor execution against drawings and procedures.

The role requires oversight of budgeting and cost performance across shifts, with travel 10–25% as needed. This is a full-time, first-shift position located in Newport News, VA.