Shipboard Project Lead & Foreman (Naval HM&E)

Continental Tide Defense Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Educational opportunities

Competitive wages

Job summary

Continental Tide Defense Systems in Norfolk, VA seeks a Project Lead / Site Foreman to manage ship repair, modernization, and installation projects for Navy and commercial clients. You will lead AIT teams and interface with program managers to ensure safety, quality, and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of shipboard AIT or modernization experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of Naval HM&E or electronic systems. Must pass background, have REAL ID or U.S.

Qualifications

• Must possess REAL ID or U.S. Passport.
• High school diploma or GED required; relevant certifications or technical training preferred.
• Target 5–7 years of experience overseeing shipboard AIT or modernization projects.
• Direct supervisory experience managing 10–15 tradespersons.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. Navy shipboard systems and installation processes.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills in a high-tempo environment.
• Proven ability to interpret specifications, drawings, and Navy documentation.
• Experience managing project cost, schedule, and labor coordination.
• Familiar with NAVSEA standards and military shipyard protocols.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and completion of ship repair, modernization, and installation projects.
• Act as primary site representative and interface with Program Managers, Project Managers, and technical staff.
• Supervise daily activities of AIT teams, ensuring compliance with work specifications, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Apply expert knowledge of Naval HM&E or Electronic systems, including power generation, auxiliary systems, and control equipment.
• Serve as a SME in one core trade discipline (Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical) with working knowledge of others.
• Monitor and maintain QAWB and OQE documentation to ensure proper tracking and reporting.
• Develop and deliver status reports to leadership on cost, staffing, schedule, and technical performance.
• Enforce workplace safety standards and ensure compliance with all applicable Navy and industrial regulations.

Skills

Leadership

AIT experience

Naval HM&E knowledge

Navy documentation

Project coordination

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Continental Tide Defense Systems in Norfolk, VA seeks a Project Lead / Site Foreman to manage ship repair, modernization, and installation projects for Navy and commercial clients. You will lead AIT teams and interface with program managers to ensure safety, quality, and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of shipboard AIT or modernization experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of Naval HM&E or electronic systems. Must pass background, have REAL ID or U.S.