Superintendent, Trades Administration

Job overview

The Superintendent, Trades Administration role is onsite in Newport News, VA, with an annual salary range of $162,000 to $201,000. It supports the Trades Administration team at Newport News Shipbuilding, which designs, builds, and refuels U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and builds nuclear submarines. The superintendent directs and evaluates skilled and semi-skilled trades personnel, develops employee capability through training, and translates broad strategies into practical work plans. The role also ensures adherence to technical requirements and monitors job and budget performance across shifts.

What you'll do

• Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate skilled and semi-skilled trades personnel
• train employees and recommend training to improve quality and productivity
• assist in developing training procedures
• translate strategies into action plans
• ensure adherence to drawings, procedures, and other technical requirements
• oversee manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations
• monitor job and budget performance across shifts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

superintendent

trades administration

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

shipbuilding

skilled trades

employee training

workforce supervision

budget performance

construction and production management

travel 10%–25%

$162,000–$201,000/year

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription drug, 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

Travel is required 10%–25% of the time; U.S. citizenship is required. Salary range is $162,000–$201,000 annually.

About the employer

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