Supervisor Interior
As a Supervisor Interior, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating interior installation activities onboard our projects.
The role involves supervising installation companies, ensuring compliance with HSE requirements, drawings, specifications, schedules, and quality standards, and monitoring daily progress throughout the installation process.
You will work closely with the Production Coordinator Interior and Department Manager Interior to plan and prioritize activities, coordinate interfaces with other disciplines, resolve installation challenges, and ensure that work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements. The position also includes quality control, progress reporting, inspections, and final handover of completed interior areas.
Duties and responsibilities
Plan, schedule, and prioritize work for installation companies.
Perform pre-checks of assigned work areas and identify potential conflicts with other systems.
Coordinate installation activities with other departments such as Hull, Paint, Electrical, Piping, and HVAC.
Provide work direction and guidance to installation companies.
Ensure work is completed according to quality requirements and planned schedules.
Participate in inspections with Class and/or Owners and ensure remarks are closed.
Support the Department Manager Interior and Production Coordinators Interior with budgeting and scheduling activities.
Ensure compliance with all safety requirements.
Verify availability of materials, equipment, drawings, and work areas before installation starts.
Manage contractor activities to maximize installation efficiency and minimize rework.
Monitor installer performance and provide guidance for improvement.
Develop and maintain lists of critical points and roadblocks for assigned areas.
Report installation progress and deviations on a weekly basis.
Report extra contractual activities and provide the required supporting documentation.
Manage the correction and closure of remarks and non-conformities.
Perform final inspections and handover of completed areas.
Qualifications
- Vocational education or equivalent technical background.
Experience within interior installation, shipbuilding, construction, or similar industries.
Knowledge of interior installation methods, materials, and equipment.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
Understanding of HSE requirements and safe working practices.
Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.Good planning, coordination, and reporting skills.
Personal qualities
- Structured and organized.
Proactive and solution-oriented.
Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
Able to make sound decisions and solve problems independently.
Quality-focused and detail-oriented.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Able to work effectively in a dynamic project environment.
Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.
Our Commitment to you
- A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment
Competitive pension scheme and insurance package
Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
Subsidized membership at the gym
Occupational health service
Free mobile phone usage
Free parking
We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career
VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.
With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!
ContactsVegard Nykrem, Vice President Installation, +47 924 38 495
LocationPostvegen 2
6018 Ålesund
Key information:Employer: Vard Interiors AS
Reference number: 5156358488
Percentage of full-time: 100%
Regular
Application deadline: 31/08/2026