Manager – Marine Inspections​/Lead Diver - Glen Mills, PA

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Manager – Marine Inspections / Lead Diver to join our team in Glen Mills, PA.

Build and lead a nationwide practice in marine inspections, leveraging company investments in vessels and technology to provide an industry leading service that deploys traditional diver‑led inspections as well as technology‑based data collection (e.g. ROVs, scanning equipment, etc.) to deliver products to both internal and external customers. In the early phases of the service line’s development, the Marine Inspections Manager will serve as the Lead Diver and manager of a dive team for performance of underwater inspections, data collection and cataloguing, report writing, design, and construction inspection support for marine and waterfront projects while ensuring safety, integrity, and compliance with engineering and diving standards.

The Marine Inspections Manager will be part of a team that is responsible for bringing the service to market, and is expected to participate in technology deployment, marketing, and business development activities. Upon maturity of the service, the Marine Inspections Manager will have the opportunity to lead an offering that has national scope.

Leadership and Direction

• Collaborate with Ports and Harbors group leadership to build a nationwide practice, including participation in marketing and business development efforts.
• Collaborate with leadership to procure equipment and vessels.
• Prepare operating and capital budgets.
• Lead the recruitment, development, and mentoring to junior divers and engineering staff as needed.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Work under the direction of internal and external Project Managers to execute engineering and underwater inspection projects, including the planning, coordination and leadership of underwater inspections.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with commercial diving regulations and maintain diving equipment and certifications.
• Prepare operational and safety manuals / protocols for company’s field work activities.
• Track, update and ensure all certifications, registrations and maintenance are current for divers, dive boats and equipment.

Do the Work

• Schedule, coordination, and conduct topside and underwater inspections and condition assessments of piers, seawalls, bridges, dams, and other marine structures.
• Lead safety meetings, dive briefings, and project reviews to assess risks and ensure adherence to company safety policies.
• Develop and complete project specific dive safety plans, JSAs, and work permits.
• Perform data collection and underwater surveys using non‑destructive testing, sonar, photogrammetry, and other inspection technologies.
• Review and prepare detailed technical reports, drawings, and documentation summarizing findings and recommendations from inspections.
• Develop and review repair plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

Analyze deteriorated marine structures to assess load capacity/ratings.

• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for the opportunity to lead and grow a service line from its infancy.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Highly motivated and problem‑solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Accuracy and thoroughness of underwater inspection and engineering reports.
• Adherence to project deadlines, safety standards, and quality protocols.
• Effective collaboration with project teams and clients.
• Maintenance of diving certifications and physical readiness standards.
• Demonstrates deep understanding of marine and structural engineering principles.
• Prioritizes adherence to diving and environmental safety procedures.
• Applies engineering judgment and problem‑solving in underwater conditions.
• Works effectively with cross‑functional teams in challenging environments.
• Adjusts to dynamic field conditions and project demands.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Marine, or…