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The Superintendent is responsible for managing all operations related to assigned ship repair or shipbuilding projects. This role ensures work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and customer expectations. The Superintendent coordinates labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and supervisors while maintaining strong communication with management and project teams. The position requires significant industry experience, leadership capability, and the ability to work in demanding physical and environmental conditions.
Job Responsibility:
Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily work assignments for personnel, equipment, tools, and materials
Ensure all job assignments are performed according to management direction and customer requirements
Meet daily with Foremen establish labor and equipment needs
Monitor project progress and communicate status updates regularly to management
Coordinate with other Superintendents to avoid labor, equipment, or material conflicts
Ensure subcontractor performance meets company standards for quality, safety, and productivity
Review and approve timesheets and job cost charges to ensure accuracy and alignment with contract scope
Verify that all required materials are on hand or properly ordered to maintain production flow
Inspect work prior to regulatory inspections and obtain necessary approvals and sign-offs
Enforce compliance with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations
Requirements:
8 – 10 years of experience in a shipbuilding/ commercial shipyard environment
3 – 5 years of management or supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of project planning and task scheduling
Proficiency in reading and interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, and technical manuals
Effective written and verbal communication skills for interaction with employees and customers
Demonstrated capacity to execute instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form
Physically capable of lifting 50-75 pounds consistently and performing demanding manual tasks
Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights (up to 50 feet), and in extreme environmental conditions
Medically qualified to wear OSHA-required personal protective equipment and respond to audible alarms