Job Title: Waterfront Operations Site Manager
Job Location: Naval Base Norfolk, VA
Job Category: Management
Job Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary Range: $115,000/year - $135,000/year, based on the level and extent of experience
Job Description: Will serve as the Senior Site Manager (SM) for a U.S. Navy Small Boat and Watercraft waterfront operations facility located at Naval Base Norfolk. This facility is responsible for conducting testing, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of small boats and watercraft and their associated systems and equipment. The Site Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing daily projects and personnel in support of small boat and watercraft operation, testing, prototyping, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution in a technical or managerial field OR a High School diploma or GED equivalent with an additional five (5) years of management experience.
Desired Certifications: Possess and maintain a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Required Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in leading a team of skilled technical and support personnel including:
- Testing, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of small boats and watercraft and their associated systems and equipment.
- Experience working in Microsoft Office suite or similar programs.
Desired Experience: Two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Managing the operation and maintenance of small watercraft.
- Managing technical personnel on a contracted efforts valued at $500,000 per year or more.
- Supporting government contract requirements and responsible for estimating the cost and meeting budget for small boat maintenance work.
Security Clearance/Naval Facility Access: U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and/or be able to access military facilities.
Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits including Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Job Contact information: Please contact Robert Council [email protected], (757) 490-5200, EXT. 5477
EOE, including disability/vets
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical or managerial field, or a high school diploma/GED plus five additional years of management experience
- At least seven years of experience leading skilled technical and support personnel
- Experience testing, operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing small boats or watercraft and associated systems
- Experience using Microsoft Office or similar programs
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to meet and maintain eligibility for a U.S. Secret clearance and/or access military facilities
- PMP certification
- Two years managing small watercraft operations and maintenance
- Two years managing technical personnel on contracts valued at $500,000 or more annually
- Experience supporting government contract requirements, estimating costs, and meeting small boat maintenance budgets
What We Do
Q.E.D. Systems, Inc. is a nation-wide engineering and technical services firm that has provided high-quality support to government and commercial clients since 1969. Specializing in marine engineering, the company provides alteration development, installation support, and technical documentation. They focus on enhancing the material readiness of surface ships, submarines, and shore-based commands, primarily supporting the U.S. Navy and the maritime industry.







