Piping Department Manager

Join a leading marina and marine service organization supporting some of the world's largest yachts and vessels. This position leads a specialized piping department responsible for pipe welding, plumbing, and valve service operations. The role combines team leadership, operational management, project coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and customer support to ensure high-quality work is delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and develop Trade Leads and technicians within the Piping Department Manage daily schedules, manpower allocation, materials, and equipment across active projects Support project planning, estimating, budgeting, job costing, and change order management Partner with Project Managers to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget Coordinate with customers, captains, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve technical and operational issues Monitor department productivity, labor utilization, and operational performance Oversee quality assurance initiatives and ensure compliance with safety and marine industry standards Support hiring, workforce planning, training, and employee development efforts Ensure department certifications, records, equipment, and materials are maintained and available as needed Qualifications: 10+ years of progressive skilled-trades experience within pipe welding, pipefitting, plumbing, valve service, shipboard engineering, or marine mechanical systems Previous leadership or management experience leading crews or trade teams Previous marine, shipyard, yacht, commercial vessel, or naval experience Expertise in at least one relevant discipline, such as valve service, pipe welding, plumbing, pipefitting, or marine mechanical systems Understanding of shipboard piping systems, valves, materials, and repair practices Experience managing schedules, manpower, budgets, labor utilization, job costing, and operational performance Experience developing and mentoring skilled trades personnel Familiarity with quality assurance programs, OSHA requirements, and industry safety standards Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and basic Excel Valid driver's license High School Diploma or GED Preferred: College degree in a related field Experience working with marine classification societies and certification programs