Superintendent - Marine Construction

Jobot; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Small team culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead field operations for marine and heavy civil construction projects within the Mid-Atlantic region. You will coordinate labor, subcontractors, barges, cranes, and marine equipment to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

The role requires 7+ years in marine or heavy civil superintendent roles, with direct water experience and strong knowledge of marine logistics and equipment operations. Occasional travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Superintendent experience in Marine or Heavy Civil construction.
• Direct experience working on water.
• Strong knowledge of marine logistics and marine 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

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

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

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sam Kippen

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

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)

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