Dive Supervisor

Coastal Engineering LLC; West Milford (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized marine construction firm is seeking an experienced professional to manage underwater construction projects. The role requires leading a dive team, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with project managers. Candidates should have over 8 years of industry experience, a dive diploma, and relevant safety certifications. This position offers a chance to work on complex infrastructure projects along the East Coast, emphasizing technical excellence and safety commitment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience in marine construction.
• Current dive physical and ADCI Dive Supervisor certification.
• Ability to obtain or currently hold a valid TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to establish project scope.
• Manage dive team ensuring safety and compliance.
• Lead underwater construction projects and maintain daily reports.

Skills

Underwater construction expertise

Project management

Diving skills

Safety compliance

Education

Dive Diploma from an ADCI-accredited institution

Current driver’s license

OSHA 30-hour certificate

Job description

About Coastal Engineering

Coastal Engineering is a specialized marine construction firm delivering complex, high-quality waterfront and underwater infrastructure projects along the East Coast. Our work includes piers, bulkheads, dams, bridges, dredging, and other critical marine structures. We are committed to safety, technical excellence, and disciplined execution, and we invest in people who take pride in their craft and professionalism.

Description

Coastal Engineering is a specialized marine construction firm delivering complex, high-quality waterfront and underwater infrastructure projects along the East Coast. Our work includes piers, bulkheads, dams, bridges, dredging, and other critical marine structures. We are committed to safety, technical excellence, and disciplined execution, and we invest in people who take pride in their craft and professionalism.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to establish a clear scope of work, logistics, and mode of operations.
• Manage dive team and be responsible for the safety of each member.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with OSHA, EM-385, and ADCI regulations.
• Maintain daily reports.
• Lead and perform underwater construction projects.
• Communicate with Project Managers and coordinate with clients/stakeholders.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience (7+ considered with strong qualifications)
• Dive Diploma from an ADCI-accredited diving educational institution
• Current dive physical
• Current ADCI Dive Supervisor certification
• Current driver’s license
• OSHA 30‑hour certificate
• Oxygen Provider, First Aid, CPR, & AED certification
• Boat License
• Confined space / fall arrest certification
• Ability to obtain or currently hold a valid TWIC card
• Expert at all diving tasks
• Expert in the operation and troubleshooting of all life support equipment
• Qualified vessel operator
• Able to manage projects
• Able to teach and supervise others, including proper techniques for setting up and operating dive stations and support equipment
• Qualify as a diver on an EM-385 Dive Plan

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) or more current extended trainings, such as:
• NHI Underwater Inspection
• NHI 2-week Bridge Inspection
• ASDSO Dam Safety
• NCCCO Rigger
• Captain's License
• Additional advanced certifications or specialized training