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Ship Superintendent Norfolk VA

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Job Location:

Norfolk, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 75254 - 127930
Posted: 21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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Unless specifically stated otherwise this role isOn-Site at the location detailed in the job post.

Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain
Confidential
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Travel Percentage
<10%
Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Is Relocation Available
Yes

Job Description
Whats it like working as a Ship Superintendent for a company that delivers critical ship repair services to the Navy Challenging and rewarding. At BAE Systems our ship superintendents are the leaders who ensure our projects are completed on time within budget and to the highest standards of quality and safety. The Navy relies on our expertise to get their ships back in operation and its our ship superintendents who make it happen.

Right now we are looking for a Ship Superintendent to join our team to plan direct and coordinate activities of designated projects ensuring goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters during the 1st shift operations. As a Ship Superintendent at BAE Systems you will lead project teams build collaborative relationships with customers and stakeholders and drive execution in all aspects of ship repair with a focus on safety quality and efficiency.

As a Ship Superintendent you will:
Communicating contract requirements specifications and customer expectations to all departments and subcontractors.
Execute contracts in compliance with local state and federal safety and environmental guidelines.
Prepare project reports for management identifying variances to project plans that may need immediate attention and coordinating with all teams for seamless project continuity
Establish integrated project plans including detailed production schedules and budgets
Ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines specifications and requirements such as NAVSEA USCG ABS and OSHA regulations
Lead project teams to improve knowledge and skill levels and building collaborative relationships with internal and external customers
Overseeing subcontractor efforts and resolve problems that cannot be resolved by assigned craft supervision.
Conducting ship checks attending meetings and participating in setting up production schedules and manpower projections.
Ensuring craft supervision and subcontractors are aware of milestones key events and target dates for assigned work and coordinate with nighttime teams to ensure project continuity
Collaborate closely with 2nd and 3rd shift operations.
This position will report directly to a Ship/Project Manager and or a Program Manager
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Education Experience & Skills
A Bachelors Degree and 4 years of experience in a ship repair shipbuilding or maritime environment or equivalent 6-8 years of ship repair or maritime experience with GED or diploma.
Proven experience in project management coordination and leadership with a focus on driving execution and delivering results in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Strong people management and team leadership skills with the ability to motivate and direct cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and objectives
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface with internal stakeholders including Estimating Quality Assurance and Testing Environmental and Production Support teams
Ability to assess production progress identify areas for improvement and discuss production status with senior leadership and project management teams
Proficiency in Microsoft software programs with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies
Strong knowledge of ship repair and shipbuilding processes including NAVSEA USCG ABS and OSHA regulations as well as industry best practices and standards
Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices including the ability to understand and analyze project performance metrics such as schedule performance index (SPI) cost performance index (CPI) and budget at completion (BAC) to inform project decisions and drive successful outcomes


Preferred Education Experience & Skills
Experience working with U.S. Navy or commercial ship repair and modernization contract
Knowledge of shipboard work control procedures tag out procedures and Government Work Authorization Form (WAF) controls
Ability to develop prepare and recommend changes to the workflow using the CFR (Condition Found Report) process


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations local market conditions and internal equity as well as candidate qualifications such as skills education and experience.

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