Marine Construction Superintendent
Listed on 2026-10-24
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Construction
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades
Kinsley Construction is a full-service construction company committed to doing right by our people, right by our roots, and right by you. Operating throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, we serve clients in a variety of industries. From Building, Civil, and Industrial construction, we do what it takes to get the job done and done right. If you want to leave your mark, take pride in what you do each day, and create something to show off to your family - then join ours.
WHYKINSLEY CONSTRUCTION?
- Competitive salary and benefits package; including Single and Family Medical Insurance/Dental/Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K Plan with company match, (9) paid holidays, and up to (20) days PTO.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- A company committed to safety, quality and efficiency in all projects.
- The chance to be part of a respected construction company with a long history of excellence.
Kinsley is seeking an experienced Marine Construction Superintendent to support our growing operations out of our Dagsboro, DE office. This hands‑on position will play an important role in helping establish and grow Kinsley’s marine construction capabilities while providing field leadership for both marine and traditional site/civil projects. The Superintendent will work directly alongside field crews while managing daily operations, safety, production, quality, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and customer coordination.
Marine work may include bulkheads, piers and docks, pile‑supported structures, sheet piling, riprap, shoreline stabilization, bank protection, marine excavation, drainage, access construction, and related site improvements. This position will also support traditional site construction projects and other field assignments as needed.
Please note that this position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with Kinsley Construction policies and procedures.
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMARINE CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
- Lead the day‑to‑day execution of marine construction projects from mobilization through completion.
- Work with leadership to help build Kinsley’s marine construction operation from the ground up.
- Assist in developing standard field procedures, equipment requirements and preferred construction methods.
- Participate in preconstruction/site visits with estimating and operations.
- Help identify and develop qualified marine craft employees as workload grows.
- Mentor future foremen, operators and field personnel.
- Serve as a working superintendent, operating equipment and performing field work, when necessary, particularly while the marine group is being established.
- Supervise construction of:
- Bulkheads and retaining systems
- Piers and docks
- Timber, vinyl and steel sheet piling
- Divered piles and pile‑supported structures
- Riprap and shoreline stabilization
- Bank protection
- Marine excavation and grading
- Drainage and stormwater improvements
- Marine‑related concrete work
- Temporary access, working platforms and related site improvements
- Coordinate equipment, barges, work platforms, cranes, excavators, pile‑driving equipment and specialty marine subcontractors as applicable.
- Plan daily work activities to maximize production while accounting for tides, water levels, weather, access limitations and environmental restrictions.
FIELD LEADERSHIP
- Direct and coordinate operators, laborers, carpenters, subcontractors and other field personnel.
- Establish daily work plans and clearly communicate expectations to the crew.
- Lead morning planning and safety discussions.
- Coordinate manpower and equipment requirements with operations leadership.
- Monitor productivity and identify potential schedule…
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