Dive Superintendent - Southeast Region

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. in Spartanburg, South Carolina is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee all diving operations. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, leading workforce planning, and maintaining client relationships throughout project execution.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of leadership experience in commercial diving along with certifications from ADCI-accredited programs. The position emphasizes strong leadership and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Diver training program through an ADCI-accredited technical institute.
• Minimum of 5+ years of leadership experience in commercial diving or marine construction.
• Current ADCI-compliant dive physical required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all company diving operations ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Lead workforce planning efforts including recruitment and training.
• Develop and implement strategies for project execution and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership in commercial diving management

Project scheduling and management

Client relationship management

Safety compliance and best practices

Education

Diver training program from an ADCI-accredited institute

Tools

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Emergency O2 Provider certification

HAZWOPPER certification

Rigging/Signaling certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of all company diving operations, ensuring full compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices.
• Lead workforce planning efforts by participating in recruitment, selection, onboarding, and development of dive personnel.
• Direct planning, allocation, and optimization of company resources, ensuring established planning processes are executed effectively.
• Collaborate with project teams and clients during pre-construction and pre-job planning phases to develop comprehensive execution strategies that align operational objectives with client expectations.
• Develop and implement strategies, action plans, and performance initiatives that consistently outperform budget and financial targets.
• Provide leadership and oversight of dive crew organization, staffing, and project administration to ensure safe, efficient, and productive field operations.
• Serve as a primary client liaison, fostering strong relationships, ensuring alignment with project requirements, and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction throughout project execution.
• Monitor and manage project schedules, contractual obligations, and deliverables.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance by overseeing budgets and controlling costs.
• Champion company vision, values, and strategic initiatives by cultivating engagement, accountability, and commitment among team members and field personnel.
• Contribute to the development and execution of departmental and organizational goals, providing leadership in shaping the growth, performance, and long-term success of the Underwater Services division.
• Mentor and develop supervisors, dive personnel, and emerging leaders, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and professional growth.
• Travel to active commercial dive and marine construction projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Diver training program through an Association of Diving Contractors International, Inc. (ADCI)-accredited commercial diving technical institute or military program.
• Minimum of 5+ years of leadership experience in commercial diving or construction related management; marine construction preferred.
• Current ADCI-compliant dive physical required (MD/DO signature required).
• Other certifications preferred; must be willing to obtain upon hire: First Aid/CPR/AED, Emergency O2 Provider, HAZWOPPER, and Rigging/Signaling.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.