Construction Group Manager

Marine Solutions (MSI)•Rosedale, MD

6d•$116,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Marine Solutions is seeking a Construction Group Manager for its Rosedale, Maryland office. Marine Solutions is a specialized marine engineering and construction firm serving government, transportation, energy, industrial, water, and commercial markets. The company inspects, designs, and builds bridges and waterfront infrastructure worldwide. The Construction Group Manager leads, develops, and engages assigned employees and ensures workforce resources are aligned with operational and project objectives. As the primary people leader for the assigned group, this role works closely with Project Managers, Operations leaders, and other stakeholders to optimize workforce utilization, support employee development, and contribute to successful project delivery. The manager promotes accountability, communication, continuous improvement, and professional growth while supporting strategic and operational goals. The position may involve periodic project-site visits and work in varying environmental conditions. Occasional travel and work outside normal business hours may be required. Maintaining current industry knowledge through professional organizations, training, conferences, and other development activities may also be required. Employees are expected to follow company safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in construction, engineering, industrial, marine, or another project-based environment.
At least 5 years in a leadership, supervisory, or people-management role.
Experience leading employee development, workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational support activities.
Experience within construction, engineering, industrial, marine, or project-based organizations.
Demonstrated leadership and employee-development experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coach employees, manage performance, and resolve employee-relations concerns.
Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities and changing business needs effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and business management systems.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Must meet Marine Solutions employment eligibility requirements and be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting project planning, estimating, staffing, and resource management.
Professional leadership, management, or industry certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop assigned employees through communication, coaching, performance management, career development, and engagement activities.
Foster a high-performing team by recognizing achievements, addressing performance and employee-relations concerns, and supporting succession planning, retention, and professional growth.
Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and integration of new employees while promoting company culture, standards, and expectations.
Maintain visibility into workforce capacity, utilization, qualifications, certifications, and development needs.
Coordinate with Project Managers and Operations leaders to align personnel with project demands, resolve staffing conflicts, and identify future workforce needs.
Coordinate employee training, certification, and competency development to maintain workforce readiness.
Support project setup, staffing and mobilization planning, documentation, internal coordination, and routine project-delivery needs.
Assist with proposals, estimating, resource planning, billing and work-in-progress follow-up, project closeout, and other project-support activities as appropriate.
Participate in project reviews, lessons learned, and continuous-improvement efforts to improve employee performance, resource management, and project delivery.
Promote safe conditions and actions through accountability, proactive communication, continuous improvement, and teamwork; adhere to company safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
Maintain current industry knowledge through professional organizations, training, conferences, and other development activities as required.