Heavy Civil/Marine Superintendent

Job Title:

Heavy Civil/Marine SuperintendentJob Location:

Savannah, GABase Salary:

$90K-130

KRequirements:

8+ years of Heavy Civil & Marine construction experience across commercial and industrial projects.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil/Marine Superintendent to lead field operations for large-scale marine and heavy civil construction projects. The Superintendent will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all on-site activities including pile driving, concrete placement, grading, earthwork, and marine logistics. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of marine and heavy civil construction with proven leadership skills, a focus on safety and quality, and the ability to manage subcontractors, equipment, and client relationships to deliver projects on schedule and on budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily field operations for heavy civil and marine construction projects, including pile driving, cofferdam installation, dredging support, concrete works, grading, and earthwork.

Plan and schedule work sequences in coordination with project management, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely project execution.

Supervise and coordinate crews and subcontractors, ensuring productivity, quality workmanship, and adherence to project plans and specifications.

Manage marine logistics including barges, tugs, mooring, load-out operations, and offshore or nearshore mobilizations.

Ensure strict compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and incident investigations.

Perform quality control and inspection of construction activities; verify materials, tolerances, and workmanship meet contract and engineering requirements.

Coordinate equipment mobilization, maintenance, and utilization for pile driving rigs, excavators, dozers, concrete pumps, and other heavy equipment.

Maintain project documentation: daily reports, progress photos, RFI/logs, change orders, manpower reports, and as-built records.

Collaborate with project managers to track schedule, identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and support budget control and claims management.

Interface with clients, engineers, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to resolve field issues and maintain strong working relationships.

Qualifications8+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil and marine construction, with demonstrated superintendent-level experience on marine projects.

Proven hands-on experience with pile driving operations, marine structures, cofferdams, concrete placement, grading, and earthwork.

Strong knowledge of marine construction methods, maritime logistics, and applicable codes and standards (USACE, ACI, OSHA, local permitting).Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and extensive field experience.

Certifications:

OSHA 30, TWIC

card preferred, First Aid/CPR; training or certifications for rigging, crane operations, or marine vessel operations are a plus.

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports; proficient with field documentation and reporting tools.

Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills with experience managing multi-discipline crews and subcontractors.

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