Senior Trades Supervisor

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

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a seasoned construction/production management leader for the 1st shift. You will supervise, coordinate and evaluate skilled trades personnel, ensuring quality and productivity on large-scale naval shipbuilding projects.

The role requires strong leadership, training oversight and strict adherence to drawings and procedures. Excellent project-management skills and budgeting experience are essential for success in this high-stakes environment.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Budgeting

Education

BS/Apprentice + 8 years construction/production management experience

Non-BS/Non-Apprentice + 10 years construction/production management experience

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a seasoned construction/production management leader for the 1st shift. You will supervise, coordinate and evaluate skilled trades personnel, ensuring quality and productivity on large-scale naval shipbuilding projects.

The role requires strong leadership, training oversight and strict adherence to drawings and procedures. Excellent project-management skills and budgeting experience are essential for success in this high-stakes environment.