Director, Shipyard Construction – Pacific Region

About the role

The Director, Shipyard Construction Pacific will serve as the principal advisor for Pacific shipyard modernization and act as the Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFACSYSCOM) technical authority. This senior position provides independent, authoritative guidance to senior Navy leadership to accelerate shipyard infrastructure delivery in support of acquisition reform.

Key responsibilities

• Lead execution of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) across the Pacific region.
• Provide expert guidance on complex construction projects within active shipyards, aligning strategies, industrial processes, and sequencing.
• Evaluate construction techniques, fabrication processes, and execution approaches to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Integrate industrial plant equipment with infrastructure upgrades to ensure operational capability.
• Conduct independent risk analyses covering schedule, cost, and operational constraints, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Interpret and apply applicable policies, standards, and requirements such as UFC and OSHA, identifying opportunities to streamline processes.

Required profile

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of the commercial construction industrial base and supply‑chain dynamics.
• Experience identifying industrial‑base vulnerabilities and developing resilience strategies.
• Deep understanding of legislative, regulatory, and policy frameworks governing the defense industrial base.
• Proven ability to advise senior leadership on large‑scale shipyard modernization projects.

Required skills

• UFC (Unified Facilities Criteria) compliance
• OSHA regulations
• Industrial plant equipment integration
• Construction techniques and fabrication processes