Ship Repair Superintendent- Government Projects

MK Consulting Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consulting Group seeks a Ship Repair Superintendent for government projects in Philadelphia, PA. You will oversee repair, maintenance, and dry-docking to ensure vessels meet safety and regulatory standards.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage on-site operations, and coordinate with port authorities and owners to deliver compliant, on-time results.

Qualifications

• Education: Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related maritime field.
• Experience: shipyard ops, dry-dock management, or marine engineering.
• Skills: leadership, scheduling, blueprint interpretation, crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct ship repair projects from initial specs to final delivery.
• Coordinate daily operations, crews, and subcontractors across multiple trades.
• Inspect vessels and enforce maritime and environmental safety standards.
• Monitor project budgets, approve material requirements, and manage equipment deployment.
• Serve as main contact between vessel owners, shipmasters, contractors, and port authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Critical path scheduling

Technical blueprint interpretation

Crisis management

Education

Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related maritime field

Equivalent sea-going experience

Job description

Ship Repair Superintendent- Government Projects

• Philadelphia, PA
• Construction/Facilities

Ship repair superintendent manages and oversees government marine repair, maintenance, and dry-docking projects to ensure vessels are safe, seaworthy, and compliant with regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Plan, schedule, and direct ship repair projects from initial specifications to final delivery.
• On-Site Supervision: Coordinate daily operations, work crews, and subcontractors across multiple trades.
• Compliance & Safety: Inspect vessels and enforce strict adherence to maritime and environmental safety standards.
• Budget & Logistics: Monitor project budgets, approve material requirements, and manage equipment deployment.
• Communication: Serve as the main point of contact between vessel owners, shipmasters, contractors, and port authorities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related maritime field (or equivalent sea-going experience).
• Experience: Prior hands-on experience in shipyard operations, dry-dock management, or marine engineering (often advancing from roles like Chief Engineer).
• Skills: Strong leadership, critical path scheduling, technical blueprint interpretation, and crisis management.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), pass respirator fitness tests, and frequently climb ladders or navigate heavy industrial shipyard environments.