Shipyard Production Supervisor / Control Account Manager (CAM) – Compartment Closeout

Description

Background check, US Citizenship, and a drug screening are requirements of this position. This person will be on-site Vancouver WA with periodic trips home (once every 4-6 weeks). Travel is 90%.

The Shipyard Production Supervisor / Control Account Manager (CAM) – Compartment Closeout is responsible for end-to-end ownership of assigned compartments, ensuring execution, sequencing, and closeout readiness align with vessel construction milestones.

This role operates directly on the deckplate, integrating production, subcontractors, and schedule requirements to maintain real-time visibility of work progress and forward plan alignment. The CAM is accountable for ensuring compartments progress from active construction through final closeout without creating downstream rework, access issues, or schedule disruption.

This is an execution-first role requiring strong production awareness, schedule discipline, and the ability to drive accountability across multiple stakeholders in an active shipyard environment. 

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Control Account Ownership (Scope, Schedule, Execution)

Own assigned compartments as defined scope within the production Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Maintain accountability for execution progress, milestone alignment, and completion status

Track work against planned production targets and identify variances early

Provide accurate, real-time status of work completed, in-progress, and remaining

Identify risks, constraints, and sequencing conflicts impacting execution

Production Integration & Execution Management

Coordinate daily with shipyard trades, subcontractors, and supervision to drive work completion

Ensure production activities align with planned sequencing and installation logic

Monitor installation progress across structural, mechanical, electrical, and outfitting scopes

Identify and resolve production inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and out-of-sequence work

Establish and reinforce clear expectations across production teams

Schedule & Milestone Alignment

Maintain compartment status within production tracking systems

Align execution progress with program milestones (e.g., major system installs, structural completions)

Validate milestone achievability based on actual field conditions

Support schedule accuracy by providing real-time production updates to planning teams

Status Tracking & Reporting

Maintain accurate, up-to-date status of compartment completion

Track current progress, prior accomplishments, and remaining scope

Communicate status clearly to leadership, including risks and recovery actions

Ensure reporting reflects actual field conditions—not assumptions

Compartment Closeout Readiness & Sequencing Control

Ensure compartments progress toward closeout in the correct sequence

Prevent premature closure of compartments with incomplete work or open deficiencies

Verify required work is complete prior to insulation, decking, or structural closure

Coordinate completion of all trades to support clean, compliant closeout

Production Process Improvement

Identify gaps in coordination, communication, and execution workflows

Improve alignment between subcontractors, trades, and shipyard supervision

Establish repeatable processes that improve efficiency across compartments and future vessels

Drive continuous improvement in production execution and reporting 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

• Must be able to access and inspect all areas of machinery.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Shipyard Production Knowledge

Understanding of shipyard construction sequencing and compartment-based execution

Familiarity with structural, piping, HVAC, electrical, and outfitting installation practices

Ability to interpret drawings, work packages, and production plans

Scheduling & Execution Awareness

Experience working with production schedules and milestone tracking

Ability to translate field progress into schedule updates and forecasts

Familiarity with production tracking systems and/or Primavera P6 (preferred)

Execution & Leadership

Strong coordination and communication skills across multiple stakeholders

Ability to drive accountability with subcontractors and shipyard personnel

High attention to detail with disciplined follow-through

Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving production environments

Required Experience & Qualifications

5+ years of experience in shipbuilding, vessel construction, or production environments

Experience in production supervision, coordination, or execution management

Proven ability to track work scope, monitor progress, and support schedule alignment

Experience working onboard vessels in active construction environments

U.S. Citizenship (program requirement)

Preferred Experience

Experience operating in a Control Account Manager (CAM) or EVMS-aligned role

Compartment closeout, outfitting, or zone-based construction experience

Aluminum vessel construction experience

Experience supporting multi-vessel or serial production programs