Project Superintendent - Ship Repair

About the role

Vigor Marine Group is seeking a skilled individual to lead specific project segments and activities associated with the profitable repair of ships. This position will work closely with the assigned Project Manager to plan, coordinate, manage, and evaluate work required to repair or modify marine vessels.

Responsibilities

• Develops short-term and long-term goals including work priorities and schedules for consideration to the assigned Project Manager.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs daily and weekly production activities on assigned ship repair contracts and construction crafts.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with managers to develop strategies that result in the appropriate (i.e., timely and skill-specific) deployment of personnel and equipment needed on projects.
• Collaborates with customers, contract administrators, and craft workers to revise daily/weekly schedules as needed.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to repair schedules.
• Communicates to others, such as the customer and assigned Project Manager, project status; participates with customers and the Project Manager in planning and production meetings.
• Confers with supervision, craft heads, and project managers to recommend solutions to training needs in seeking out opportunities to maximize use of craft trades.
• Coordinates, and orders parts and supplies as directed.
• Writes accurate and timely records or documentation for each job and contributes accordingly to final written specifications.
• Prepares reports on work progress, materials used, costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
• Responsible for operating within the established budget and for monitoring project costs while maintaining required standards of quality.
• Maintains effective working relationships with craft workers, customers, and contract administrators.
• Ensures that worker safety and environmental concerns are constantly monitored, problems are effectively resolved, and that all work performed meets standards set by regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree in any technical skill associated with ship repair, and four to six (4 to 6) years of progressively more complex work experience demonstrating the required ship repair and production management skills.
• Knowledge of marine-related equipment, ship repair and construction techniques; sequencing of ship repair activities; shipyard safety practices; complex mathematical principles as applied to shipping activities.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees; read, analyze, and interpret ship repair specifications, blueprints, general business periodicals, marine repair/shipyard professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedures; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; accomplish tasks through influencing those not in the direct line of authority.
• Skills in operating a personal computer and various PC applications such as word processing and spreadsheets; interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form; working with several abstract and concrete variables; effectively resolving conflict; providing positive customer service; using tools as required for accomplishing the work.

Qualifications

• Education: An Associate’s degree in any technical skill associated with ship repair.
• Experience: Four to six (4 to 6) years of progressively more complex work experience demonstrating the required ship repair and production management skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of marine-related equipment, ship repair and construction techniques; sequencing of ship repair activities; shipyard safety practices; complex mathematical principles as applied to shipping activities.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees; read, analyze, and interpret ship repair specifications, blueprints, general business periodicals, marine repair/shipyard professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedures; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; accomplish tasks through influencing those not in the direct line of authority.
• Skills in operating a personal computer and various PC applications such as word processing and spreadsheets; interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form; working with several abstract and concrete variables; effectively resolving conflict; providing positive customer service; using tools as required for accomplishing the work.

Benefits

• Medical RX
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D
• LTD
• STD
• EAP
• Discretionary bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• FSA (Medical, Childcare, Transportation)
• 10 paid holidays
• PTO
• 401(k)

Pay

$98,000 - $108,000

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate shipyard operations and project timelines.

Company Information

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, and integrated partner with a national footprint in the marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services sectors. Founded in 1995, Vigor Marine Group offers advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, and the commercial fishing industry. With four shipyards for maintenance and modernization and one for fabrication, including the largest floating dry dock in the western hemisphere, Vigor Marine Group is a preferred, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors. The company prides itself on being the employer of choice for its dedicated employees, who contribute to the communities where they live and work, and to national security through their living wage jobs and maritime and industrial services.

Company Culture

Vigor Marine Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. The company adheres to equal employment opportunity (EEO) principles and provides a drug, smoke and vape-free workplace. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as part of the pre-employment screening process. Vigor values its employees by living the company's core values of Truth, Responsibility, Evolution, and Love, and offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, LTD, STD, EAP, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vigor Marine Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.