Sheet Metal Foreman

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain a Sheet Metal Foreman to support our shipyard operations in Norfolk, VA.

To support shipyard operations by leading a team of semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel in ship repair and industrial fabrication operations.

First level on-site supervisory role that assigns, coordinates, trains, and evaluates a team of semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their ability, experience, and job knowledge to support production in ship repair/industrial fabrication operations.

The position is located onsite in Norfolk, VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations. Position may require limited travel.

• Manages key activities in the employee lifecycle for all direct reports (timekeeping, job assignments, training, performance management, coaching/counselling, supervision, etc.) and ensures employees have all necessary tools, equipment, work procedures, etc. to work safely and efficiently.
• Breaks broader production strategies down to practical action plans to support safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals while providing constant monitoring of job sites.
• Evaluates job sites and work environments prior to work starting to ensure safe project set ups and efficient work evolutions.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all contract requirements, drawings, procedures/work instructions, etc.
• Provides daily updates to management to support POD development and execution.
• Review project specifications/SOWs and order all project materials in accordance with contract requirements and associated references.
• Generates and submits production reports, meeting all technical/customer requirements, to management.
• Ensure tools/resources are mobilized and demobilized from project appropriately, providing updates on damaged or lost equipment.
• Responsible for project’s chemist certificate, daily CPs, and hot work permits.
• Manages and initiates QA/Customer calls out and attends/executes TIP inspections.
• May serve as backup/makeup to General Foreman, as needed.
• Provide technical oversight and direction for a team of mechanics measuring, cutting, and welding pieces together according to a project’s specifications, blueprints, or directions.

• Must have a Bachelor’s or Registered Apprentice (grad) or HS and at least 6 years related trade experience (in the trade to be supervised).
• Must have the ability to understand job specifications, drawings, and corresponding technical references.
• Must have extensive background and knowledge of cutting, bending, and shaping sheet metal to required dimensions.
• Must have knowledge and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with trade.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Must be able to comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Must be able to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
• Must have working knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in Sheet Metal, Joinery, and HVAC.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance.

• Some previous supervisory/mentoring experience (such as make-up supervisor).
• Previous management experience within the trade and repair industry highly preferred.

• Position requires you to obtain and maintain a DBIDS.
• Position requires US Citizenship.

• Minimal Travel; 10% or less.

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
• Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
• Must be able to ride ships at sea for extended periods. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise, and dirty conditions,…