Chief Naval Architect

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionChief Naval Architect Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Chief Naval Architect to lead ship design, build, conversion, and repair projects at a large-scale maritime facility. This role is responsible for defining contract requirements, supporting a workforce of over 1,000 employees, managing department resources, and coordinating personnel to meet project commitments. The Chief Naval Architect will also take on leadership roles in bid and proposal development, ensuring engineering excellence and compliance with industry standards.

Chief Naval Architect Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safety policies while adhering to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Determine resource needs to support business goals and maintain departmental capabilities.
• Develop and oversee training programs and standardized processes for the engineering team.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and mentor engineering personnel.
• Manage recruitment, team development, and personnel decisions.
• Conduct and lead meetings with internal departments and external stakeholders to align business objectives.
• Provide performance reports to senior management and oversee department budgets.
• Ensure engineering deliverables align with production requirements.
• Manage and integrate technical activities in ship design and construction projects, including design changes and approval processes.
• Present proposals and technical reports to customers and negotiate project specifications.
• Actively participate in waterfront activities to support project execution.
• Uphold and promote Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety policies.

Chief Naval Architect  Responsibilities

• Directly manage up to 10 engineering personnel.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years in Project Management, Systems Engineering, or Program Scheduling within the maritime or shipbuilding industry.
• Strong understanding of DoD 5000.1 & 5000.2 and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Rules and Guides.
• Proficiency in engineering project scheduling, root-cause analysis, and quality performance tracking.
• Experience developing engineering deliverables such as work packages, bills of materials (BOM), and technical reports.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Project, and Primavera P6.

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Contact us today to learn more about how we can partner with you. Email info@coregroupresources.com to get started.Company DescriptionCore Group Resources is the bridge that connects the maritime, marine offshore, oil & gas, petrochemical, and environmental industries. Our in depth knowledge of these fields can help you navigate these quickly expanding markets. \r\n\r\nCore Group is actively assisting companies hiring top-notch marine engineers, operations, and commercial candidates with our expertise in these industries. Candidates seeking navigation into these industries, let us chart your career here. We have mapped out all verticals in this space and know where professionals are best poised for rapid career growth. \r\n\r\nWith strong projected growth in these sectors, now is the time to partner with the leading Houston-based recruitment firm of Core Group Resources. \r\n\r\nWe Offer:\r\n \r\nDirect Hire, Executive Search, Contract Recruitment, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing\r\n\r\nContact us today to learn more about how we can partner with you. Email info@coregroupresources.com to get started.