Pile Driving Superintendent

Ballard Marine Construction

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.

Why join Ballard? It's simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with like-minded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that, we are incredibly protective and particular about whom we invite onto the team. We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders.

You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals. You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we've said resonates with you, you just might be right for us!

The Pile Driving Superintendent is responsible for the daily supervision and management of pile driving operations on marine and heavy civil construction projects. This individual ensures safety, quality, productivity, and schedule adherence, while coordinating equipment, materials, and personnel to support efficient pile installation activities.

• Grit and Resiliency – We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can or will.
• Comradery and Inspirational – We are a hard-working team of like-minded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or  come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.
• Driven and Competitive – We love competition. We love win and love learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed with doing our best and we do what it takes to win.
• Trustworthy and Respectful – We are passionate about honesty, authenticity, and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.
• Ownership and Accountability – When something goes wrong, we first "look in the mirror" before we "look out the window." We ask, "what could I have done differently?" and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. "Me first" belongs here.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License

• Minimum 510 years of experience in heavy civil or marine construction with specific expertise in pile driving.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or foreman role on similar projects.
• Experience with various crafts to successfully perform work. Craft knowledge should include pile driving, crane operations, welding, carpentry, sandblasting, pipe fitting, and related areas.

• Understand the basic functions and operations of various types of pile hammers – diesel, air, hydraulic, and drop hammers.
• Able to read and understand blueprints or site plans from which the piledriving work will be done.
• Has general knowledge of construction rigging – use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multi-part load blocks, etc.
• Able to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate.
• Ability to respond appropriately during emergencies.
• Strong organizational skills to effectively oversee all aspects of the project.
• Able to motivate and hold crews accountable for safe work practices and work performance excellence.
• Ability to plan for upcoming work and maintain project schedules.
• Able to influence and motivate work crews.

• Work as assigned by the Project Superintendent to ensure the successful completion of current, ongoing marine construction projects.
• Oversee the movement of marine floating rigs from location to location.
• Receive and handle material…