Construction Manager

Overview
The Dock Experts is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Marine Construction Manager to lead and oversee construction projects from inception to completion. This role is vital in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, coordinate project activities, manage teams, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while maintaining excellent communication with clients, contractors, and stakeholders. Join us to drive impactful projects and contribute to building lasting structures that shape communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-construction planning and direction: aid in scope-of-work identification, review plan documents with sales staff, superintendents, permitting and engineering personnel, identify and coordinate with subcontractors, provide input on bid packages.
• Analyze and aid in financial projections for anticipated project needs, aids in purchase planning & logistics, monitors & reconciles planned vs actual materials usage
• Champion development, maintenance, training, and administration of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Loss-Control (safety) Programs, perform site audits and administer corrective action plans as necessary.
• Schedule and administer project meetings with superintendents and stakeholders to ensure visibility and communication of timeline expectations, and resource planning
• Partner on field staffing initiatives, including identifying hiring needs, sourcing quality talent, conducting interviews, carrying out performance decisions, promotion, development, intervention, and dismissal as needed.
• Develop leadership potential through coaching and mentoring field personnel, assigning tasks and providing or sourcing resources appropriately aligned with desired and/or directed career growth.
• Productively, and respectfully resolve team conflicts/disputes as necessary
• Maintain positive and professional working relationships at all times.
• Champion job safety and efficiency initiatives and implement proactive improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction management experience, ideally in marine or heavy civil construction.
• Strong knowledge of marine construction methods, sequencing, and best practices.
• Understanding of environmental regulations, permitting constraints, and marine safety requirements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

WORK ENVIROMENT

• Combination of office and field-based work.
• May require travel to project sites and work near or over water.

BENEFITS

• Performance and activity-based bonus opportunities
• Paid training opportunities, as offered - 2 designated “Paid Time On” days for company summits, providing company updates, recognition, individual and team development, etc.

AFTER 6O-DAY INTRODUCTORY PERIOD

• Health insurance (4 plan options)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Additional available benefits: Accident, hospital indemnity, cancer care, critical care
• Health and Wellbeing Discount Program
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time

AFTER 1 YEAR OF SERVICE

• Paid Vacation
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

DISCLAIMER

The Dock Experts is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person