Marine Construction Lead – Dredging & Island Project

RealREPP; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Truck

Housing accommodations during the week

Discretionary bonuses

Health/Dental/Vision

401k

Company equipment and stipends

Monday-Friday work with half day on 11

Job summary

RealREPP is seeking a Marine Construction Superintendent for a 3-year USACE project in Chesapeake Bay. You will oversee a crew of 15, coordinate dredging and island construction, and work from a marina to the jobsite by barge.

The role requires prior experience representing the Prime Contractor on marine projects of similar size and scope, with strong scheduling, safety, and leadership skills to drive milestones and budget compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field leadership on construction projects similar in size and scope.
• Experience representing Prime Contractor on marine projects for USACE and/or NAVFAC.
• Knowledge of rock work.
• Experience operating an excavator for crew training.
• Familiarity with dredging scope is a plus.
• Experience updating project schedules and creating look aheads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• People management and delegation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines to meet milestones.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure contract specs are met.
• Monitor progress and compliance from selected subcontractors.
• Identify and escalate issues affecting the budget and timeline.
• Hold onsite progress meetings with key stakeholders and personnel.
• Delegate tasks and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Keep schedules updated with labor and equipment resources.
• Enforce site safety and QC plans.
• Mentor field personnel and develop confidence.
• Identify training gaps and arrange resources for growth.
• Assist in developing a strategic growth plan for the division.

Skills

Field leadership

Communication skills

People management

Budget and scheduling

Safety compliance

Tools

Excavator operation

Job description

RealREPP is seeking a Marine Construction Superintendent for a 3-year USACE project in Chesapeake Bay. You will oversee a crew of 15, coordinate dredging and island construction, and work from a marina to the jobsite by barge.

The role requires prior experience representing the Prime Contractor on marine projects of similar size and scope, with strong scheduling, safety, and leadership skills to drive milestones and budget compliance.