Ship Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Ship Superintendent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.25-37.00 Per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of coordination between Project Managers, Craft Superintendents, Foremen, production teams, and subcontractors.
• Translate project scope, specifications, drawings, and schedules into executable work plans for all crafts.
• Coordinate daily production activities across multiple trades to ensure work is sequenced efficiently and safely.
• Lead daily production meetings to review progress, resolve conflicts, and prioritize work.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and identify risks, constraints, or resource gaps.
• Help ensure crafts and subcontractors adhere to project schedules by reinforcing priorities, sequencing work, and escalating impacts or delays as needed.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and material needs in collaboration with Craft Superintendents and the Ship Coordinator.
• Support change order execution by coordinating revised scope, sequencing, and craft impacts.
• Interface with vessel representatives, inspectors, and quality personnel as needed to support production activities.
• Assist in resolving technical and production issues in coordination with Quality Control and Project Management.
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with company policies, procedures, contractual requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and clear communication across all production crafts.

Requirements

• Take an active role in compliance with HSEQ Management System.
• Ensure safe working conditions across all assigned work areas.
• Participate in Job Safety & Environmental Analysis (JSEAs), hazard recognition, work observations, and safety meetings.
• Support Craft Superintendents and Foremen in enforcing safety rules and procedures.
• Immediately report all incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Assist with equipment and worksite HSEQ inspections as required.
• Maintain all required safety training and certifications.
• Support continual improvement initiatives in alignment with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Understand and exercise authority to stop work when conditions present imminent risk to life, health, or the environment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Extensive experience in ship repair, marine construction, or heavy industrial operations.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple crafts or production teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or equivalent experience in production management, industrial technology, or a related field.
• Prior experience working directly with project management and production leadership teams.
• Supervisory or lead experience in a shipyard environment.

Ameri-Force Benefits

As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Industry Leading Pay
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short Term Disability Benefits
• Term Life Benefits
• Referral Bonuses

*Referral Bonuses are available for specific jobs only

About Ameri-Force

Since 1991, Ameri-Force has been a leader in skilled trades staffing, offering a people-focused approach that provides competitive advantages for our clients and rewarding career opportunities for our contract employees. Leveraging our deep expertise in maritime, manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, and energy sectors, we ensure a seamless experience by efficiently managing federal and state taxes, unemployment, and worker’s compensation. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, tailored to meet the needs of our workforce. Join Ameri-Force and be part of a company that values your success.

Learn more at ameriforce.com

* Note: The specific duties, skills and qualifications may vary depending on the company’s requirements and the nature of the tasks performed at the site. Employees must be willing to make reasonable adjustments to their tasks depending on the requirements of the client. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.