Superintendent - Marine Construction

Jobot; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead field operations for marine and heavy civil construction projects across our Southeast portfolio. You will coordinate labor, subcontractors, barges, cranes, and marine equipment while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires 7+ years of marine/highway supervision with direct water experience and strong knowledge of marine logistics. Occasional travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Superintendent experience in marine or heavy civil construction.
• Must have 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 (Marine/High

Direct water-work experience

Marine logistics knowledge

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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