Assistant Superintendent, Crane & Rigging

Job Description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $92,100 – $116,700/yr. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

 

The Assistant Superintendent, Crane & Rigging is a leadership role responsible for supporting the Crane and Riggingg operations across assigned areas. This role provides technical and resource management for Crane & Rigging activities and plays a key role in coaching and mentoring Front Line Supervisors to strengthen trade performance and team effectiveness. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Assistant Superintendent, Crane & Rigging position ensures compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while coordinating with other key stakeholders to meet overall milestones. 

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership:

• Champion BIW safety culture and enforce all safety standards and procedures.
• Ensure proper PPE use, hazard awareness, and adherence to safe work practices.
• Support safety training and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.

Project Execution:

• Lead execution of Crane & Rigging activities to support ship/unit schedules.
• Monitor quality of work performed; ensure first-time quality through proper oversight and training.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Supervisors and mechanics.
• Support execution of Plan of the Week (POW) and coordinate with area management to align resources with operational needs.

Operational Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Crane & Rigging in a respective area and/or trade category.  
• Manage and recommend manpower moves within and between areas to support operational priorities.
• Resolve deck plate issues in coordination with area and trade leadership.
• Share responsibility with area management for performance in cost, schedule, and quality.

Training & Development:

• Ensure procedures and process controls are well-documented and communicated to the personnel charged with executing the tasks.
• Promote continuous learning and skills development for Front Line Supervisors & mechanics.

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in Business Operating System (BOS) principles and productivity enhancements.
• Incorporate the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to ensure sustainment of the improvements established.
• Drive test executions to earliest stages of construction and opportunities to consolidate tests to save cost and schedule.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• High school or GED diploma required
• Good computer knowledge/experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access
• Graduate apprentice preferred

Required/Preferred Experience

Required:

 

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve conflict.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.

Preferred:

 

• At least 5 years of extensive working knowledge in Crane & Rigging processes with application in a manufacturing/shipbuilding environment.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Must demonstrate proficiency in blueprints and job estimating.