Superintendent - Marine Construction

Jobot; Cape Fear (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Long-term growth opportunities

Stable backlog of marine work

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Superintendent for Marine Construction in the Southeast. You will lead field operations, coordinate labor and marine equipment, and drive project execution on waterfront infrastructure projects.

This role requires substantial water-exposed experience and deep knowledge of marine logistics and safety leadership. Join a growing contractor with a strong backlog in marine and heavy civil work, offering competitive pay, travel opportunities, and long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of superintendent experience in marine or heavy civil construction.
• Direct water-exposure experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of marine logistics and equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations for marine and heavy civil construction projects.
• Coordinate labor, subcontractors, barges, cranes, and marine equipment.
• Manage schedules, safety, quality, and production goals.
• Oversee daily operations including pile installation, cofferdams, bulkheads, docks, bridge elements, and concrete operations.
• Maintain communication with PMs, owners, engineers, and inspectors.
• Conduct planning meetings and ensure manpower/equipment availability.
• Drive project execution while maintaining budget and schedule.

Skills

Superintendent experience

Water experience

Marine logistics

Marine equipment operations

Marine pile driving

Bulkheads

Docks and piers

Bridge/waterfront structures

Earthwork and concrete

OSHA knowledge

Safety leadership

Travel flexibility

Job description

Superintendent - Marine Construction

$120000 - $160000 per year | Charleston, SC | On-Site | Permanent

Join a Small/Mid-Sized & growing Contractor in the Mid-Atlantic region - strong industry pay and a tight knit culture.

A bit about us:

We are partnered with a leading heavy civil and marine contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects throughout the Southeast. Our teams specialize in marine construction, pile foundations, bridge structures, ports, waterfront stabilization, and large-scale public/private infrastructure improvements.

Why join us?

• Small & Growing team - still very people oriented... you are not just a number here
• Stable backlog of marine and heavy civil work
• High-profile waterfront and infrastructure projects
• Strong equipment fleet and self-perform capabilities
• Competitive compensation package
• Long-term growth opportunities

Job Details

• Lead field operations for marine and heavy civil construction projects
• Coordinate labor, subcontractors, barges, cranes, and marine equipment
• Manage schedules, safety, quality, and production goals
• Oversee daily operations including pile installation, cofferdams, bulkheads, docks, bridge elements, and concrete operations
• Maintain communication with PMs, owners, engineers, and inspectors
• Conduct planning meetings and ensure manpower/equipment availability
• Drive project execution while maintaining budget and schedule

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Superintendent experience within Marine or Heavy Civil construction
• MUST have direct experience working on water
• Strong knowledge of marine logistics and marine equipment operations

Experience with:

• Marine pile driving
• Bulkheads
• Docks / piers
• Bridge or waterfront structures
• Heavy civil earthwork and concrete preferred
• OSHA knowledge and strong safety leadership
• Ability to travel as projects require

Preferred Experience:

• USACE / DOT / Port Authority projects
• Bridge or marine foundation work
• Self-perform contractor environment
• Scheduling exposure (Primavera / MS Project)

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.