Ship Manager

General Dynamics NASSCO

Ship Manager at General Dynamics NASSCO overseeing pier side availabilities for combatant and non-combatant vessels. Responsible for ensuring project completion and customer satisfaction with analytical skills.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeNorfolk • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for managing a pier side availability from the time the Project is being developed during the Planning Phase up until the final milestone is met.
Provide independent, complex analysis, concept formulation and new method identification.
Perform as the lead representative of our Company and act as the prime point of contact for our customers.
Ensure all project information being provided by our customers is forwarded to all departments within our company.
Regularly review the project status and provide an assessment to senior management regarding cost and schedule.
Ensure that the progress for the availability is accurate and monitor material status for the availability.
Assist the Planning Department in developing project proposals, job estimates and schedules.
Able to lead and facilitate regular cross-functional Project Team meetings with company personnel and representatives from customers and the US Navy.
Assesses change order impacts and how they impact milestones.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically has a BA/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Science or a related academic field plus 2 years directly related experience or AA/AS plus 4 years directly related experience or 8 years directly related experience.
Preferred minimum of eight (8) years of shipboard repair experience within a Public or Private shipyard.
Must have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience managing technical personnel within complex activities or shipboard availabilities.
Must have managed a pier side availability.
In-depth knowledge of the tools and systems used at NASSCO-Norfolk for managing availabilities.
Must have experience in using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Power Point.
Must have experience of working within a “Cost Type” or “Fixed Type” Contract.
Must have a valid driver’s license, with reliable, insurable transportation and willing to carry a “business” rider if necessary while using this vehicle.
Able to gain access to Government facilities, and able to obtain a Security clearance once employed by NASSCO-Norfolk.
Must be willing to travel and manage ship repair availabilities in remote, out-of-state locations for extended periods of time.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment- including a respirator.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Health insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcost analysisschedule managementchange order assessmentshipboard repairtechnical personnel managementavailability managementconcept formulationmethod identificationjob estimation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcross-functional collaborationindependent analysisfacilitationcustomer relationsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingassessmentteam coordination

Certifications

valid driver's licensesecurity clearance