CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR 3 - CVN 80 STRUCTURAL COMPARTMENT COMPLETION

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Aug 22, 2025

Req ID: 42497
Team: X02 CVN 80/81 CARRIER CO
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

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. Will be responsible for managing the Unit Outfitting Hall. 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.

This position is responsible for the project management of all Structural Compartment Completion for the CVN80 program. The successful candidate will possess advanced project management skills along with the follow attributes:

Have detailed working knowledge of Q-1067.37 (How to Inspect and Complete Compartments, Spaces, Tanks, and Voids in Naval Surface Ship Construction, Overhaul, and Inactivation)
Establish and define key performance indicators for structural compartment completion to monitor and assess operations performance, safety performance and quality, foster a culture of accountability for performance and sense of urgency
Serve as a leader and mentor for other CS’s including acting as liaison with training to develop and maintain carrier new construction training for the selling of tanks, voids & compartments
Demonstrate the ability to lead a large cross-functional team across multiple areas
Shows a high degree of engagement, personal accountability and ownership of the product and processes
Be an engaged leader in the development and advancement of improvement initiatives
Can lead critical projects across programs and other organizations

Must Have

5 years Construction Supervisor 2 experience AND PMI or equivalent certification in project management OR
BS/Apprentice + 8 years combined construction management and production management experience (this can include a min. of 4 years construction/production management experience AND 4 years of combined exempt experience in Planning, Production Control, Engineering, Construction/Project, Merchant Marine) AND PMI or equivalent certification in project management

Nice to Have

Able to transit/work shipboard and on units.
Final security clearance is preferred.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse 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.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@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. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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