Ship Superintendent

Ship Superintendent

Full-Time • Shipyard Operations

Overview

The Ship Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all shipyard activities related to vessel construction outfitting and commissioning from project award through final delivery. This role serves as the on-site leader ensuring work is executed safely efficiently and in compliance with all regulatory and quality standards.

This position plays a critical role in coordinating production subcontractors engineering and ownership representatives on complex marine projects including advanced vessel builds such as hybrid and next-generation ferries. The ideal candidate brings strong shipyard experience leadership capability and the ability to drive projects from steel to sea trials.

Essential Job Functions

• Serve as the on-site lead for vessel construction repair and commissioning activities

• Oversee daily shipyard operations including labor subcontractors and vendor coordination

• Drive project execution to meet schedule budget and quality expectations

• Coordinate closely with engineering project management and production teams

• Ensure all work aligns with shipyard best practices and constructability requirements

• Monitor progress and proactively address delays conflicts and technical challenges

• Interface with owners inspectors and regulatory bodies (ABS USCG etc.)

• Support installation testing and commissioning of vessel systems including electrical and mechanical equipment

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and enforce shipyard safety protocols

• Participate in planning sequencing and resource allocation for vessel builds

• Review drawings and specifications to ensure alignment with field execution

• Provide leadership and direction to supervisors trades and field personnel

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive shipyard experience including new construction repair and commissioning

• Proven experience in a Ship Superintendent or similar leadership role within a shipyard environment

• Strong understanding of vessel construction processes sequencing and shipyard operations

• Experience coordinating across multiple disciplines including structural mechanical piping and electrical systems

• Working knowledge of marine electrical systems and integrated vessel systems preferred

• Familiarity with classification society and regulatory requirements (ABS USCG etc.)

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings specifications and schedules

• Strong leadership communication and decision-making skills

• Experience working directly with owners subcontractors and third-party inspectors

Preferred Background

• Experience with complex vessel builds (e.g. ferries hybrid propulsion systems or specialized vessels)

• Background in high-spec or government-funded marine programs

• Familiarity with commissioning processes and sea trial support

• Technical background in marine engineering or related discipline

Work Environment

This role is based in an active shipyard and requires daily presence in production areas onboard vessels and outdoor environments. The position involves walking climbing and working around heavy equipment and ongoing construction activities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Full benefits package including health dental and retirement

• Long-term opportunity with a growing shipyard focused on advanced vessel construction