Shipbuilding Project/Task Supervisor

About the role

Marine HVAC Project Task Supervisor – a waterfront shipboard construction and re‑modernization position working directly in shipyards and drydocks aboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will manage shipboard heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning installation, modernization, and repair, leading technical teams, coordinating subcontractors, and acting as the primary liaison to naval shipyards and drydocks.

Responsibilities

• Direct on‑site HVAC installation, maintenance, and technical teams aboard ships.
• Manage subcontractors, track daily work hours, and assign tasks.
• Implement technical project plans, manage milestones, and oversee quality assurance of deliverables.
• Track task workloads, write technical status reports, and manage contract details or project trackers (e.g., POAMs).
• Enforce shipyard and marine safety protocols, environmental rules, and quality‑control regulations.
• Supervise installation, fit‑up, and securement of rectangular, round, and flexible ductwork per ship drawings, NAVSEA standards, and NSTM guidance.
• Lay out and route duct runs through complex ship structures while maintaining clearances, access, supports, and airflow objectives.
• Measure, cut, assemble, and install duct sections, transitions, elbows, fittings, hangers, supports, brackets, and vibration isolation.
• Install and adjust dampers, access doors, and other duct accessories for balancing, inspection, and maintenance.
• Modify existing duct systems to support SHIPALTS/SCDs modernization; remove, relocate, or replace duct sections.
• Install, align, and support shipboard fans and ventilation components in accordance with NSTM standards; coordinate sealed, vibration‑isolated duct connections.
• Support balancing and airflow verification; assist HVAC technicians/engineers during startup and testing.
• Troubleshoot airflow issues related to duct layout, obstructions, fit‑up, or fan installation.
• Complete work orders, installation records, redlines, and configuration updates for all ductwork and fan‑related changes.
• Apply Navy, shipyard, and company standards for materials, insulation, fire boundaries, and watertight/airtight penetrations.
• Coordinate work with shipfitters, welders, electricians, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, planners, and Navy personnel to avoid conflicts and rework.
• Provide technical, administrative, and operational leadership to assigned tasks, including contract and subcontractor management.
• Participate in development of technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task‑order administrative reporting.
• Attend customer meetings and serve as primary customer liaison; interact with vendors, agencies, and Government staff on behalf of the customer.
• Ensure quality assurance of project deliverables and participate in special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related business or technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• 5–8 years of related experience, including supervisory experience.
• US citizenship required.
• No current clearance required; ability to obtain none.
• Ability to work in active shipyards, drydocks, and onboard vessels under varying weather and physical conditions (confined spaces, climbing, lifting).

Skills

• HVAC management and troubleshooting.
• Deep familiarity with marine/shipboard HVAC systems (chillers, air handlers, ventilation ductwork).
• Reading blueprints and ship drawings.
• Use of project software such as MS Project or Excel.
• People management and leadership.
• Management reporting.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA standards and NSTM guidance for HVAC systems and fans.
• Compliance with OSHA and shipyard safety regulations (confined space, fall protection, lockout/tagout).

Benefits

• Medical plan options, including Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental and vision plan options.
• 401(k) plan with company match (pre‑ and post‑tax contributions).
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel/accident insurance.
• Regular review of total rewards to stay competitive.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $85,093 – $109,250. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA, VA Norfolk