Senior Dive Supervisor – Marine Construction Leader

J.F. Brennan Company Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Annual bonus eligibility

Profit-sharing

Job summary

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.

is seeking an experienced Dive Supervisor to lead commercial diving and marine construction operations throughout the Southeast Region. This is a hands-on field leadership role for an experienced commercial diving professional who can safely lead dive crews, coordinate complex underwater work, and work closely with project teams to successfully execute challenging marine construction projects.

Qualifications

• Completion of a commercial diver training program through an ADCI-accredited institute or applicable military diving program.
• Dive school diploma required.
• Commercial diving experience with demonstrated leadership of dive crews and field operations.
• Current ADCI-compliant dive physical (MD/DO signature).
• Current ADCI Dive Supervisor certification card required.
• Strong knowledge of commercial diving procedures, equipment, safety requirements, and emergency protocols.
• Experience in marine construction or heavy civil construction preferred.
• Ability to lead crews, communicate with project teams, and make decisions in fast-paced field environments.
• Willingness to travel extensively based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise commercial diving operations in accordance with Brennan policies, ADCI requirements, applicable regulations, and industry best practices.
• Plan and coordinate daily dive operations, including dive plans, crew assignments, equipment needs, job hazard analyses, and pre-dive safety meetings.
• Direct dive crews in the safe and efficient execution of underwater construction, inspection, repair, demolition, installation, and other marine construction activities.
• Maintain responsibility for the safety of dive team members and ensure established diving procedures and emergency protocols are followed.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, field leadership, and clients to understand project requirements and develop effective execution plans.
• Monitor field productivity, schedules, manpower, equipment, and project needs and communicate changes or concerns to project leadership.
• Ensure dive equipment is properly maintained, inspected, documented, and ready for safe operation.
• Complete and maintain required dive logs, safety documentation, daily reports, and other project records.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and development to divers, tenders, and other members of the dive team.
• Support workforce planning, onboarding, training, and development of dive personnel.
• Build strong relationships with project teams and clients while representing Brennan professionally in the field.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Travel to active commercial diving and marine construction projects throughout the Southeast Region.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crew leadership

Field operations leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Decision making

Travel willingness

Education

Dive school diploma

ADCI-accredited dive program

Tools

ADCI Dive Supervisor card

Dive physical (ADCI)

Job description

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.

is seeking an experienced Dive Supervisor to lead commercial diving and marine construction operations throughout the Southeast Region. This is a hands-on field leadership role for an experienced commercial diving professional who can safely lead dive crews, coordinate complex underwater work, and work closely with project teams to successfully execute challenging marine construction projects.