Superintendent I & II (acting as PM)

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Virginia; On-site; USD 88,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Career progression

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. in Norfolk, Virginia, is partnering with an established ship repair company to hire experienced Ship Repair Superintendent I & II for permanent, on-site roles.

You will oversee major commercial and government vessel repairs, manage budgets and schedules, and lead diverse teams across shipyards. Ideal candidates have 8+ years (I) or 6+ years (II) of ship repair experience, strong knowledge of shipyard operations, and the ability to coordinate departments, subcontractors,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant ship repair experience for Superintendent I.
• 6+ years of relevant ship repair experience for 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 management

Budget management

On-site work

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.