Superintendent--Marine Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company Truck

Housing during the week

Bonuses

Health/Dental/Vision

401k

Equipment stipends

Short Friday schedule

Job summary

RealREPP in Newport News, VA seeks a Marine Construction Superintendent for a 3-year USACE project at Chesapeake Bay involving dredging and island construction. You will oversee a crew of 15 and will be picked up from the marina as work is performed on barges.

Prior experience representing the Prime Contractor on marine projects of similar size is required. This role emphasizes safety, schedule control, and collaboration with stakeholders; strong leadership, communication, and hands-on

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field leadership on construction projects of similar size and scope.
• Experience representing the Prime Contractor on marine construction projects supporting USACE and/or NAVFAC.
• Knowledge of rock work; familiarity with dredging scope.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure compliance with contract specs.
• Monitoring work progress and compliance from all selected subcontractors.
• Proactively identifying and escalating issues that could impact the established project budget and timeline.
• Holding meetings onsite with key stakeholders and personnel to provide progress reports.
• Delegating tasks effectively and holding others accountable to achieve project milestones.
• Keeping schedules updated ensuring proper allocation of labor and equipment resources.
• Helping to enforce the site safety and QC plans.
• Helping to mentor and develop confidence in field personnel.
• Proactively identify training gaps with personnel, ensuring that they gain access to proper resources and supplemental training to maximize career growth potential.
• Assisting in the development of a strategic growth plan for the division.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Scheduling

Tools

Excavator operation

Job description

The selected Marine Construction Superintendent will be a key addition to the team for a 3 year USACE project at Chesapeake Bay involving dredging and construction of a new island. The Superintendent will oversee a crew of 15, and will be picked up M-F from the marina since work will be done by barge. Prior experience representing the Prime Contractor on marine construction projects of similar size and scope is required for serious consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure compliance with contract specs.
• Monitoring work progress and compliance from all selected subcontractors.
• Proactively identifying and escalating issues that could impact the established project budget and timeline.
• Holding meetings onsite with key stakeholders and personnel to provide progress reports.
• Delegating tasks effectively and holding others accountable to achieve project milestones.
• Keeping schedules updated ensuring proper allocation of labor and equipment resources.
• Helping to enforce the site safety and QC plans.
• Helping to mentor and develop confidence in field personnel.
• Proactively identify training gaps with personnel, ensuring that they gain access to proper resources and supplemental training to maximize career growth potential.
• Assisting in the development of a strategic growth plan for the division.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field leadership experience on construction projects of similar size and scope
• Prior experience representing the Prime Contractor on marine construction projects supporting USACE and/or NAVFAC
• Knowledge of rock work
• Prior experience operating an excavator (for crew training purposes)
• Familiarity with dredging scope is a PLUS
• Prior experience updating project schedules and creating look aheads
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective people management skills including the ability to delegate
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines to ensure that project milestones are achieved

Compensation Package

• Salary 125-160k (based on experience and certifications)
• Company Truck
• Company paid housing accommodations during the week (if not near jobsite)
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401k
• Company Equipment and Stipends
• Monday-Friday work schedule with half day Fridays (ending at 11)

Job Type: Full-time Onsite with some required travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.*