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Submarine Construction Supervisor

HII Newport News Direct Support is actively seeking qualified individuals to join our Submarine Construction Supervisor team. This critical role involves overseeing and managing various aspects of submarine construction and maintenance projects.

The successful candidates will be required to travel to multiple locations, both domestically and potentially internationally, to provide on-site support for our Submarine Fleet Support initiatives. This work is essential for ensuring the continued operational readiness and safety of the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and supervise all aspects of the construction process for AOR including defining the project scope, goals and deliverables that support build strategy and key event schedule.
• Manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders to ensure quality and safety standards are met and that work is being performed as scheduled within contract specifications.
• Identify and expedite the resolution of design, material, grouping, scheduling, manpower, or other problems that could risk accomplishment of critical path work.
• Liaise with trades' management to control cost performance within AOR, to include determination of overtime requirements and identification/management of cost drivers.
• Assess all growth work and/or contract funded point changes are evaluated to ensure funding is authorized and work is integrated and achievable within schedule.
• Identify impact and potential risks and devise contingency plans.
• Perform inspections including, but not limited to, preliminary structural inspections, tank/void inspections, yard final inspections, inspection to support release of concealing materials, compartment and system turnover inspections and test inspections.
• Document discrepancies and issue to responsible party for corrections.
• Assess safety risks within AOR and develop mitigations plans as appropriate.

What You Must Have

• 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience.
• Candidate must have an active Secret Security Clearance
• Candidate must have prior US Navy Submarine Experience
• Candidate must be okay with traveling to various locations 6-8 months during the year
• Candidate must have prior US Navy Submarine experience in the areas of Hull, Mechanical, Electrical Systems, or Main Propulsion.

Bonus Points For Having!

• Prior experience during Submarine Overhaul
• Experience with Supervision/Management of Contractors/Sub Contractors on projects

Physical Requirements

May require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while collecting data, observing performance of task teams.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application. The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to ...@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-###-#### for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.