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Quality Project Manager (Job ID 1357)

Colonna's Shipyard

Job Location:

Norfolk, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Quality Project Manager

Purpose:

The Quality Project Manager is responsible for planning directing and coordinating various quality inspections and activities associated with the Quality Program. This role monitors the performance of inspectors and trades personnel to ensure first-time quality objectives are achieved while reporting quality-related activities and issues to management. The Quality Project Manager also coordinates various quality initiatives across all levels of management and is responsible for project organization scheduling problem identification customer interaction and the implementation of quality plans to support overall project success.

The Quality Project Manager reports directly to the Quality Manager or Director of Quality Programs as required but will have regular contact with various stakeholders to include trades personnel foremen project/program team senior management and executive leadership.

This position works onsite at our shipyard in Norfolk VA. Position may require work hours beyond a standard work week to support business operations.

Job Description:

Develop the inspector schedule to support assigned area (fabrication or shipyard).
Manage the tracking compiling and submitting of data which may include documenting concerns or disputes/issues.
Recognize potential problems early recommend solutions and recommend/implement corrective actions.
Work with and provide oversight to assigned administrative support personnel at assigned area.
Collaborate with Superintendents and Production Teams to develop metrics and reports used to track various quality items and discuss/resolve matters (such as work procedures and complaints).
Monitor performance of assigned area(s) and immediately report any issues. (This requires deck-plate/fabrication floor oversight requiring managers to board vessels or climb structures to perform ship checks and verification of data.)
Monitor coordinate and manage the required reports and documentation submittals for assigned areas.
Monitor coordinate and manage any software used to track or monitor quality of products or services.
Create maintain and analyze process improvements for improved business operations

Position will also:

Coordinate with Supervision Production Manager Program Manager and Safety (and other stakeholders as necessary) to ensure that planning requirements are established/met and resources are allocated efficiently to limit or eliminate any scheduling conflicts.
Develop daily and weekly plans for quality personnel in assigned area.
Attend various meetings to represent the Quality Department as required.
Other duties may be assigned as workload dictates.

Qualifications:

Must have a bachelors degree in business engineering administrative or related field and at least five (5) years of work experience in project management or administrative services. Additional 4 years of related experience can be considered in leu of degree.
Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and command of various computer programs and database management.
Must have effective negotiation problem solving and decision-making skills leveraged with excellent communications both verbal and written.
Must be able to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long-range goals can be achieved.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with various standards and requirements relevant to industrial fabrication or shipyard operations.
Familiar with various welding and NDT requirements.

Travel Requirements:

Minimal Travel; 15% or less.

Physical Requirements:

Remain in a stationary position could be standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods.
Ability to Sit Stand Walk Bend Squat Climb Reach Push and Pull Stoop Crawl Kneel Balance Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
Lighting and temperature are adequate and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise dust etc.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Due to work being in a shipyard/industrial environment this type of work has physical demands that requires frequent movement up to 50% of the time. Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility.
Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.

Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonnas Shipyard Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Required Experience:

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