Production Support Project Manager
The Industrial Marine Project Manager SkillBridge Trainee participates in a structured 17-week, full-time training program designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to manage ship repair and modernization projects in a shipyard and waterfront industrial environment. Through a combination of formal instruction and primarily hands-on On-the-Job Training (OJT), the trainee will learn to plan, coordinate, and execute complex multi-trade work while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and contractual requirements.Under the mentorship of experienced project managers and superintendents, participants gain practical experience in production planning, labor and material coordination, subcontractor oversight, customer communication, cost and schedule control, and shipyard safety leadership. The program includes completion of the OSHA-10 Maritime certification and culminates in a capstone assignment designed to demonstrate readiness for entry-level project management or project superintendent roles in the industrial marine sector.This training opportunity is intended for transitioning service members seeking to enter the ship repair, marine construction, or waterfront industrial workforce in a leadership track.
Participants in the Industrial Marine Project Manager SkillBridge program will:Assist in the planning and execution of ship repair, maintenance, and modernization projects in an active shipyard environmentSupport daily production coordination across multiple trades, including structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, coatings, and riggingParticipate in development and maintenance of project schedules, work packages, and production plansTrack labor hours, material status, and subcontractor progress to support cost and schedule performanceObserve and apply shipyard safety requirements, including hazard recognition, PPE compliance, and safe work practicesSupport quality assurance processes, inspections, and completion of required project documentationCoordinate material staging, tool availability, and logistics to prevent production delaysParticipate in production meetings, customer status meetings, and internal planning sessionsAssist in identifying and documenting growth work, changes in scope, and potential project risksLearn and apply regulatory and contractual requirements associated with Navy and commercial ship repair projectsSupport environmental compliance efforts, including proper handling of controlled materials and waste streamsDevelop professional communication and leadership skills through interaction with supervisors, trades personnel, subcontractors, and customersPrepare basic project reports and provide progress updates to program mentors and company leadershipPerform an assigned capstone assignment acting in an assistant project manager / superintendent capacity under supervision
Potential candidates must possess a valid, active Secret clearance
Specific job site location can vary in and around the local Hampton Roads area.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway