Shipyard Contractor Integration Director

Saronic Technologies; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life & Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free Lunch & Snacks

Unlimited Drinks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies in Brownsville, TX, seeks a Director of Contractor & Trade Partner Integration to own performance, onboarding, safety, and quality for all external labor and subcontractors supporting shipyard operations. This executive ensures contract workforce runs as an integrated extension of the yard, aligned with production, safety, quality, and schedule expectations.

You will design standardized onboarding, lead contractor governance, and drive continuous improvement through metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years experience in shipyard, heavy industrial, or construction environments.
• 5+ years experience managing subcontractors, specialty trades, or contract labor programs.
• Demonstrated experience integrating external labor into active production environments.
• Strong understanding of shipyard safety requirements and quality/workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Own integration of all external labor, specialty trades, and subcontractors into shipyard operations.
• Establish clear expectations for contractor performance, supervision, and accountability.
• Ensure contractors are aligned with yard safety, quality, productivity, and conduct.
• Lead regular contractor performance reviews and improvement plans.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Planning, Quality, EHS, and Procurement.
• Establish governance models for contractor usage, oversight, and escalation.

Skills

Contractor integration leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Safety & compliance

Vendor management

Process improvement

Negotiation

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Management, or related discipline

Job description

Saronic Technologies in Brownsville, TX, seeks a Director of Contractor & Trade Partner Integration to own performance, onboarding, safety, and quality for all external labor and subcontractors supporting shipyard operations. This executive ensures contract workforce runs as an integrated extension of the yard, aligned with production, safety, quality, and schedule expectations.

You will design standardized onboarding, lead contractor governance, and drive continuous improvement through metrics