Ship Repair Project Lead — Onsite in Norfolk, VA

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Virginia; On-site; USD 88,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Career progression

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. in Norfolk, Virginia, is partnering with an established ship repair company to hire experienced Ship Repair Superintendent I & II for permanent, on-site roles.

You will oversee major commercial and government vessel repairs, manage budgets and schedules, and lead diverse teams across shipyards. Ideal candidates have 8+ years (I) or 6+ years (II) of ship repair experience, strong knowledge of shipyard operations, and the ability to coordinate departments, subcontractors,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant ship repair experience for Superintendent I.
• 6+ years of relevant ship repair experience for Superintendent II.
• Background in commercial or government ship repair.
• Strong understanding of shipyard operations, vessel repairs, and dry-dock activities.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Ability to coordinate departments, subcontractors, and production teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• US citizenship and eligibility for government facility access (DBIDS).
• Willingness to work on-site in Norfolk, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial and government ship repair projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinating shipyard departments, trade supervisors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Overseeing project budgets, schedules, labor costs, and materials.
• Supporting dry-dock operations, vessel inspections, and shipboard repairs.
• Working closely with vessel owners, government representatives, and project stakeholders.
• Resolving project challenges and keeping repairs on schedule.
• Supporting change orders, quality, safety, and contractual requirements.
• Managing multiple projects while ensuring effective communication across teams.

Skills

Ship repair experience

Project management

Budget management

On-site work

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd. in Norfolk, Virginia, is partnering with an established ship repair company to hire experienced Ship Repair Superintendent I & II for permanent, on-site roles.

You will oversee major commercial and government vessel repairs, manage budgets and schedules, and lead diverse teams across shipyards. Ideal candidates have 8+ years (I) or 6+ years (II) of ship repair experience, strong knowledge of shipyard operations, and the ability to coordinate departments, subcontractors,