Superintendent I & II (Acting As PM)

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement available

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Company-paid disability insurance

Long-term career progression and inner

promotion opportunities

Work on commercial and government ship

established business with long-term

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Ship Repair Superintendent I & II in Norfolk, Virginia for on-site, permanent, full-time work. The role focuses on leading major commercial and government vessel repair projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring delivery within budget and schedule.

Relocation assistance is available; US citizenship eligibility for facility access is noted. You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, dry-dock support, and coordination with vessel owners and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of ship repair experience (Superintendent I)
• 6+ years ship repair experience (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 coordination

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Ship Repair Superintendent I & II | $88K-$119K

Location: Norfolk, Virginia | On-site

Salary: $88,236-$119,378 + Benefits

Employment: Permanent | Full-Time

Relocation Assistance Available

Experienced in Ship Repair? Ready for Your Next Career Move?

Are you an experienced Ship Repair Superintendent or Ship Repair Project Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of major commercial and government vessel repair projects?

We're partnering with an established ship repair company in Norfolk, Virginia, that's looking to bring experienced Superintendent I & II professionals into its growing operations.

This is a project management-focused position where you'll oversee ship repair projects, coordinate experienced teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure successful project delivery.

If you know ship repair and enjoy taking ownership of complex projects, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Superintendent I: Ideally 8+ years of relevant ship repair experience.

• Superintendent II: Ideally 6+ years of relevant ship repair experience.

• 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.

Coming from a shipyard supervisory or ship repair project management background? We'd still be interested in speaking with you.

You don't necessarily need to have held the exact Superintendent title. What matters most is your ship repair experience and ability to manage projects successfully.

What’s on Offer

• $88,236-$119,378 base salary, depending on experience.

• Relocation reimbursement available.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Company-paid disability insurance.

• Long-term career progression and internal promotion opportunities.

• Opportunity to work on commercial and government vessel repair projects.

• An established business with long-term investment in its operations.

Why Consider This Opportunity

This isn't a traditional trade supervision position.

You’ll take ownership of ship repair projects, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate experienced teams, and play a key role in delivering work for major commercial and government customers.

With competitive compensation, relocation support, and genuine opportunities for career progression, this could be a strong next step in your ship repair career.

Interested? Let's Talk.

Whether you’re actively looking or simply curious about what else is available, we’d be happy to have a confidential conversation.