Marine Superintendent

Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company car

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading construction firm in North Carolina is seeking a Marine Superintendent to oversee daily field operations on marine and heavy civil projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of field supervision experience, strong knowledge of marine construction methods, and a commitment to safety culture. Responsibilities include planning and supervising operations, coordinating with Project Managers, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. This full-time position offers great benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of construction field supervision experience, preferably in marine or heavy civil projects.
• Proven ability to lead field crews and subcontractors on large-scale infrastructure or design-build projects.
• Strong knowledge of marine construction methods like sheet piles, cofferdams, fender systems, dredging.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, and means/methods.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and supervise daily field operations, labor, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with project quality standards, OSHA regulations, and safety culture.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Safety personnel.
• Manage equipment, materials, and manpower to meet schedule.
• Lead startup, testing, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Construction field supervision

Leadership

Strong communication

Marine construction methods

Scheduling

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Field management tools

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Description

As a Marine Superintendent, you will oversee day‑to‑day field operations for assigned projects, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity. This position plays a vital leadership role in delivering the project safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and supervise daily field operations, labor, and subcontractors for assigned scopes such as pile driving, bulkheads, sheetpile installation, riprap, cofferdams, commercial diving, etc.
• Ensure compliance with project drawings, specifications, quality standards, OSHA regulations, and Cooper‑Tacia safety culture.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Safety personnel to maintain safe and efficient jobsite operations.
• Oversee and sequence field activities, including bulkhead construction, apron reconstruction, ground improvement, concrete structures and utilities.
• Manage equipment, material deliveries, and manpower to maintain schedule and minimize disruption within active port or dam operations.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and enforce jobsite safety, environmental, and security protocols.
• Identify potential conflicts or delays and work collaboratively to develop solutions.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and ensure proper communication of goals, logistics and safety requirements.
• Lead daily safety meetings and establish a rigorous safety culture with a lead‑by‑example approach.
• Support startup, testing, and commissioning activities for utilities and facilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of construction field supervision experience, preferably in marine or heavy civil projects.
• Proven ability to lead field crews and subcontractors on large‑scale infrastructure or design‑build projects.
• Strong knowledge of marine construction methods (sheet piles, cofferdams, fender systems, dredging) and/or civil utilities and concrete structures.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and means and methods.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with field management tools and Microsoft Office Suite; scheduling experience a plus.
• Commitment to Cooper Tacia’s safety culture and core values.

Employment Type

Full Time

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health, Vision & Dental Insurance for employee.
• PTO/ Paid Holidays
• 401K W/ 3% Match
• Continued Education as needed.
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card.

We are an equal opportunity and drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug screening required.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.