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