Foreman, K54 New Construction Future Carrier — Multiple Shifts

Job overview

The Foreman, K54 New Construction Future Carrier role is onsite in Newport News, VA, with an annual salary range of $92,000 to $117,000 and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying new hires. The role supports Department K54 at Newport News Shipbuilding, which builds U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The foreman supervises skilled and semi-skilled trades personnel across shifts, assigns and evaluates work, and supports employee training and productivity. The role helps ensure work follows technical requirements and that manufacturing, installation, testing, and process operations meet performance needs.

What you'll do

• Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate skilled and semi-skilled trades personnel
• train employees and recommend training
• develop practical action plans from broader strategies
• ensure adherence to drawings and procedures
• oversee manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations
• monitor job and budget performance across shifts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

foreman

new construction future carrier

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

newport news shipbuilding

trades supervision

employee training

manufacturing operations

multiple shifts

travel 10%–25%

$5,000 sign-on bonus

$92k–$117k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• on-site health centers
• telemedicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance
• 401(k) savings options
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• education scholarships.

Why this role

Qualifying Foreman new hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus; openings are across multiple shifts and travel is 10%–25%.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.