Ship Repair Project Manager – Commercial & Govt Onsite

Colonna's Shipyard; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Disability insurance

401k with match

Legal services

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Colonna’s Shipyard in Norfolk, VA is seeking a seasoned Ship Repair Superintendent II (Project Manager) to lead repair projects for commercial and government clients. The role requires managing schedules, budgets, and contract deliverables, with oversight of project execution and safety compliance.

The position is onsite in Norfolk, VA, may require extended hours and minimal travel, and requires DBIDS eligibility and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 years of experience in shipyard operations, with a focus on commercial and/or government ship repair projects.
• Must have a proven track record of successfully managing complex ship repair projects, including shipboard repairs, within budget and schedule constraints.
• Must have strong technical knowledge of ship repair processes, industry regulations, and safety standards.
• Must have excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to act as a spokesperson.
• Must have experience with Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Must have experience in dry docks and vessel inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ship repair projects for both commercial and government clients, from planning through execution to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to meet client requirements and industry standards.
• Approve time charges and material expenditures within spending limits and write/modify subcontract purchase orders.
• Support contract groups with schedule impact analyses for change orders when warranted.

Job description

Colonna’s Shipyard in Norfolk, VA is seeking a seasoned Ship Repair Superintendent II (Project Manager) to lead repair projects for commercial and government clients. The role requires managing schedules, budgets, and contract deliverables, with oversight of project execution and safety compliance.

The position is onsite in Norfolk, VA, may require extended hours and minimal travel, and requires DBIDS eligibility and US citizenship.