Project Lead / Site Foreman
Position Overview
Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is an industry leader providing engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD organizations. They seek a Project Lead / Site Foreman to support their growing operations in San Diego, CA.
Essential Duties & 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.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (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.
Requirements
- Must possess a 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.
- Prioritize interpreting specifications, drawings, and Navy documentation.
- Proven ability to manage project cost, schedule, and labor coordination.
- Familiarity with NAVSEA standards and military shipyard protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal training or certifications in shipboard systems, project management, or engineering.
- Knowledge of ship alteration/installation procedures and lifecycle documentation.
- Experience supporting Navy modernization initiatives and interacting with government customers.
Physical Requirements
- Exposure to open-air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
- Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
- Must wear various types of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Site visits may involve standing on a variety of surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions.
- Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
- Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
- May be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
- Must be able to communicate effectively to exchange and comprehend information.
- Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and extreme cold.
- Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs. or more, depending on the task requirements.
- Physically able to ride ships at sea for extended periods, including withstanding ship motion and working in various sea conditions.
Compensation
$60,967.00 - $140,506.00 annually
Benefits
Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that emphasizes teamwork, shared responsibility for company and client success, and personal growth. They offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and a 401K plan with company match.
Application
If you're ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to deliver quality solutions to the Fleet.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. They provide reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Reasonable Accommodations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform the essential job duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.