Ship Superintendent - Commercial and Military Ship Repair

Job Description

Job Description

Ship Superintendent

Job Title: Ship Superintendent
Location: Boston, MA
Salary: $150K-$175K + Bonus
Benefits: Health Insurance + PTO + 401(k)
Requirements: Commercial/Military Ship Repair Production Management

Company Overview
We are a Boston-based commercial and military ship repair company that has served domestic, international and government customers for over 30 years. We are committed to providing vessel maintenance, repair, overhaul and conversion services that are unsurpassed in the industry.

Position Overview
The Ship Superintendent will oversee the planning, execution and delivery of ship repair projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule and within budget. This role combines production coordination, marine engineering expertise and onsite supervision to manage the daily activities of foremen, trade labor and subcontractors. The Ship Superintendent acts as the primary on-site technical and operational lead for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities on-site to meet project schedules and milestones, including resource allocation and task sequencing.
• Provide marine engineering oversight for repair, maintenance and modification work; review engineering drawings, specifications and repair plans.
• Supervise and lead multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors on site, ensuring workmanship meets contractual, regulatory and quality standards.
• Control costs by monitoring labor, materials and subcontractor performance; identify and escalate variances and cost savings opportunities.
• Plan and coordinate sea trials, commissioning activities and technical acceptance tests as required.
• Support procurement and logistics for materials, spares and consumables to minimize delays and ensure continuity of work.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in ship repair, refit or shipyard production management with progressive responsibility as a superintendent or senior supervisor.
• Demonstrated skills in production coordination and onsite supervision of multi-trade teams and subcontractors.
• Direct experience with commercial and/or military ship repair projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and contracts.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary ($150K-$175K)
• Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (company pays 80% of premium with a $0 deductible)
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Match
• Free Onsite Parking

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/22/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$150000 - $175000 USD per year

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