Paint Team Lead

Paint Team Lead

Delphinus Engineering, Inc. invites applications for the Paint Team Lead role. This position is located in Norfolk, VA.

SALARY RANGE: $50,000 - $75,000 per year. Compensation is based on factors such as educational background, relevant experience, skills and market conditions.

BENEFITS: Full‑time employees receive Paid Annual Leave starting at 23 days per year, health benefits, employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company match of 25% up to 10% deferred.

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Provide technical, administrative, and operational management while guiding a skilled team through shipboard availabilities, ensuring top‑quality work every step of the way. Build the bridge between program managers, technical crews, and subcontractors, overseeing daily operations, troubleshooting challenges, and ensuring all deliverables meet Navy standards and timelines. Manage workers engaged in the application and removal of various paint coatings on ships and non‑nuclear components, including interior and exterior preservations per NAVSEA Standard Item (009‑32).

• Leading and coordinating cross‑functional teams on multiple concurrent shipboard installation projects.
• Overseeing schedules, staffing, materials, and quality assurance for technical deliverables.
• Assuring quality of work meets NAVSEA Standards.
• Providing project updates, technical briefings, and performance reports to leadership and Navy partners.
• Evaluating staff and subcontractor performance and implementing improvements where needed.
• Managing logistics, tracking long‑lead materials, and resolving any issues that may impact cost or schedule.
• Properly handling and utilizing hazardous materials/solvents, selecting proper protection requirements when applying, removing, and disposing of materials.
• Must be a graduate with a high school diploma or GED equivalence.

• Minimum six years of experience in marine coatings or a combination of marine and industrial coatings. C12, C7, C14 or NBPI certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills—able to manage personnel, logistics, and competing priorities with confidence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and Project, for tracking and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Steady, reliable worker.

Req Number: SKI-25-00126

Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus employs more than 650 professionals and technical personnel supporting a defense and federal customer base. Headquarters are in Newtown Square, PA, with primary offices in Norfolk, VA;
San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.

• Comprehensive health program for employees and dependents
• Company‑paid dental and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short‑term and long‑term disability—company paid
• Life insurance and AD&D—company paid
• Voluntary spouse and child life insurance
• Paid time off with company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing