Field Construction Manager (Marine - BU23)

Cajun Industries Holdings•Baton Rouge, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cajun Industries is seeking a Field Construction Manager (FCM) to act as an extension of the Senior Construction Manager for inland marine construction projects within a defined region or on a specific mega-project. The FCM will oversee multiple projects and their respective Site Managers, focusing on execution strategy, safety, and quality at a portfolio level. This role is crucial for ensuring each site has the necessary resources to succeed and plays a key part in developing future site leadership within the Business Unit.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
10+ years of progressive experience in marine, heavy civil, or industrial construction, including experience as a Site Manager or in a similar multi-project leadership role
Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple Site Managers, projects, or a large-scale (mega) project
Strong working knowledge of estimate review, Construction Execution Strategy (CES) development, and project controls (earned value, productivity, cost reporting)
Working knowledge of pile driving operations, marine equipment, and waterway/dock construction methods, along with broader construction disciplines
Valid driver's license required
Ability to travel across an assigned region or between project sites as needed
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Hearing and comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions
Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work
Will operate office equipment of all types
Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, barges, and marine vessels
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects on a frequent basis
Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting or standing, and lifting
Must be able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, ladders, floating and fixed marine platforms, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator
Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, docks, and other waterfront surfaces
Must be able to work over and around water, including transport to job sites by boat or barge, and wear required marine PPE (e.g., personal flotation device)
Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, etc.)
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed; frequent travel between project sites within assigned region
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with executive management, Site Managers, field workers, and clients
Talking and reading/writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
Ability to use math/complete calculations, including budget, cost, and productivity analysis across multiple projects
Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
Strong decision-making skills necessary, including strategic judgment calls across schedule, cost, safety, and client priorities at a multi-project or regional scale
Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details across a portfolio of projects
Requires strong leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to mentor Site Managers and build a bench of future site leadership

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of field operations across the Business Unit — a defined region or a specific mega-project — spanning multiple inland marine construction sites
Direct and supervise Site Managers and field supervisory staff across assigned projects
Promote and audit jobsite safety practices, checklists, and hazard recognition programs across all sites; partner with Business Unit safety leadership to ensure SOPs and control measures are effective
Understand basic computer and software skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Cajun's project management systems)
Coach and mentor Site Managers, and — through them — the Superintendents and site leadership beneath
Identify and develop future leaders; grow Foremen and General Foremen toward supervisory roles
Maintain strong working knowledge of relevant construction disciplines — marine and civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, lifting and rigging, and deep foundations/pile driving
Partner with estimating during the estimate review process to shape execution strategy and field staffing plans
Write and present project-specific Construction Execution Strategies; plan and sequence work across multiple sites
Participate in project schedule development from mobilization through turnover, and monitor schedule performance across the portfolio
Understand and monitor manpower curves, job cost detail, and productivity/earned value metrics across projects
Understand contract terms — clarifications, liquidated damages, and related risk factors — as they affect execution
Coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials across projects and, where needed, across other Business Units
Ensure Site Managers have the tools, equipment, materials, and manpower needed to meet job requirements
Review cost reports, schedules, and turnover packages with Site Managers and Superintendents during site visits
Grow and maintain strong client relationships across projects
Facilitate Superintendent meetings; participate in safety committee and incident review discussions
Maintain a daily log of pertinent activities, conversations, and decisions