Site Manager (Marine - BU23)

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries is seeking a Site Manager to lead inland marine construction projects—docks, wharves, bulkheads, cofferdams, and marine terminals. You own schedule, cost performance, safety, and client relationships, supervising Project Superintendents and coordinating field operations.

Reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, you will shape site strategy, oversee subcontractors, and ensure high-quality workmanship while navigating weather, logistics, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in marine, heavy civil, or industrial construction.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple crews, projects, or Superintendents.
• Working knowledge of pile driving operations, marine equipment (cranes, barges, spuds), and waterway/dock construction methods.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for site/project operations across inland marine construction projects.
• Develop and mentor Project Superintendents and field leadership on assigned sites.
• Understand basic computer and software skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote).
• Coach, mentor, and develop Superintendents and other site leadership.
• Review resumes and interview candidates for future leadership positions.
• Own schedule, manpower, equipment, and cost performance across the site/project portfolio.
• Monitor personnel and recruiting capabilities across the site.
• Serve as primary contact for owners and clients; build and maintain client relationships.
• Attend and lead client and stakeholder meetings.
• Confer with management to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
• Monitor site safety performance and ensure OSHA and regulatory compliance.
• Review progress, cost, and productivity reports; adjust site strategy as needed.
• Oversee subcontractor performance at the site level to meet Cajun's expectations.
• Coordinate equipment, barge, and marine resource allocation across projects.
• Plan contingencies for weather, water levels, and logistics.
• Quality control oversight at the site level.
• Development of employees.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Site management

Budget and cost control

Client relationship management

Safety and regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

OneNote

Job description

More information about this job

Cajun Industries

Site Manager – Marine Construction

The Role

Cajun Industries is looking for a Site Manager to lead overall site and project operations for inland marine construction work — docks, wharves, bulkheads, cofferdams, pile driving, marine terminals, and waterway/flood-control structures. This role owns the bigger picture: schedule and cost performance, client and ownership relationships, and site-wide safety and quality, while overseeing and supporting the Project Superintendents who run day-to-day field execution. You'll report to the Senior Construction Manager and serve as the senior field leader and primary point of contact for owners, clients, and Cajun leadership on your assigned site(s).

Responsibilities

The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Provide overall leadership and oversight for site/project operations, including one or multiple inland marine construction projects
• Oversee, support, and develop Project Superintendents and field leadership on assigned site(s)
• Understand basic computer and software skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote)
• Responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing Superintendents and other site leadership
• Review resumes and conduct interviews to identify candidates for future leadership positions
• Own schedule, manpower, equipment, and cost performance across the site/project portfolio
• Monitor personnel and recruiting capabilities across the site
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners and clients; build and maintain client relationships
• Attend and/or lead client and stakeholder meetings
• Confer with management to resolve complaints and grievances within the workforce
• Monitor overall site safety performance and ensure compliance with company, OSHA, and regulatory standards
• Review progress, cost, and productivity reports across projects; adjust site-level strategy and resource allocation as needed
• Oversee subcontractor performance at the site level to meet Cajun's expectations
• Coordinate equipment, barge, and marine resource allocation across multiple projects or crews as needed
• Plan for site-level contingencies — weather, water levels, and logistics — across the project portfolio
• Quality control oversight and accountability at the site level
• Development of employees

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 8+ years of progressive experience in marine, heavy civil, or industrial construction, including prior experience as a Project Superintendent or in a similar site leadership role
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple crews, projects, or Superintendents
• Working knowledge of pile driving operations, marine equipment (cranes, barges, spuds), and waterway/dock construction methods
• Valid driver's license required

Physical

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Hearing and comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions
• Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work
• Will operate office equipment of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, barges, and marine vessels
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting or standing, and lifting
• Must be able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, ladders, floating and fixed marine platforms, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, docks, and other waterfront surfaces
• Must be able to work over and around water, including transport to job sites by boat or barge, and wear required marine PPE (e.g., personal flotation device)
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, etc.)
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed

Mental

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/supervision, field workers, and clients
• Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations, including budget and cost analysis across multiple projects
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Strong decision-making skills necessary, including strategic judgment calls across schedule, cost, safety, and client priorities
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
• Requires strong leadership and motivational skills and the ability to develop and mentor site leadership