Saronic
Shipyard Integration Manager
Brownsville, TX · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in shipyard, heavy industrial, or large capital construction environments; 3+ years managing subcontractors, specialty trades, or contract labor programs in an active production or construction setting.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- If the role is based in the United States, it requires U.S. Person status to access export-controlled information or items.
About the job
Leads operational readiness and asset turnover for a new shipyard while integrating and managing subcontractors and trade partners.
What you'll do
- Manage asset acceptance, commissioning, turnover documentation, training, spares, maintenance plans, and readiness reviews.
- Establish contractor onboarding, field coordination, performance standards, and governance across the shipyard.
- Coordinate with construction, operations, production, safety, quality, and procurement teams to resolve readiness and contractor issues.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Direct experience commissioning, accepting, or bringing new industrial facilities, production lines, or major equipment into operation.
- Strong understanding of shipyard or industrial safety requirements, permit-to-work systems, quality standards, and multi-trade sequencing.
- Ability to resolve contractor performance issues and turnover disputes without disrupting production.
Nice to have
- Experience on a greenfield shipyard, major yard expansion, or other large industrial startup.
- Experience with labor agreements, union environments, or mixed internal and contract labor models.
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