- Robot type
- Marine and Space · Defense
- Location
- BrownsvilleTexasUSA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Feb 17, 2026
Shipyard Contractor & Trade Partner Integration
Job description
The Director of Contractor & Trade Partner Integration owns the performance, onboarding, safety, and quality execution of all external labor, specialty trades, and subcontractors supporting shipyard operations. This role ensures contract workforce activity is fully aligned with internal production, safety, quality, and schedule expectations.
The Director is accountable for preventing misalignment between internal teams and contract labor by establishing clear standards, disciplined onboarding, and strong field-level integration. Success in this role ensures contractors operate as an extension of the yard, not as parallel or disconnected organizations.
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Job responsibilities
- Contractor & Trade Partner Integration
- Own integration of all external labor, specialty trades, and subcontractors into shipyard operations
- Establish clear expectations for contractor performance, supervision, and accountability
- Ensure contractors are aligned with yard standards for safety, quality, productivity, and conduct
- Act as the primary escalation point for contractor performance issues impacting production
- Onboarding & Standards Deployment
- Design and enforce standardized onboarding for all contractors, including:
- Safety orientation and site-specific requirements
Job requirements
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Management, or related discipline
- 10+ years experience in shipyard, heavy industrial, or construction environments
- 5+ years experience managing subcontractors, specialty trades, or contract labor programs
- Demonstrated experience integrating external labor into active production environments
- Strong understanding of:
- Shipyard or industrial safety requirements
- Quality and workmanship standards
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