Marine Construction Superintendent

Kinsley Construction•Dagsboro, DE

About The Position

Kinsley Construction is seeking an experienced Marine Construction Superintendent to support growing operations from its Dagsboro, Delaware office. This hands-on role provides field leadership for marine and traditional site/civil projects and helps establish and grow the company’s marine construction capabilities. The Superintendent works alongside field crews and manages daily operations, safety, production, quality, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and customer coordination. Marine projects 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. The position also supports traditional site construction projects and other field assignments as needed. This position is considered safety sensitive under Kinsley Construction policies and procedures.

Requirements

Experience in marine, heavy civil, or site construction, with previous field leadership experience.
Knowledge of marine construction methods, including pile driving, sheet piling, bulkheads, docks, shoreline stabilization, and related site work.
Ability to lead and coordinate crews, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and daily field operations.
Experience with heavy construction and marine equipment, including excavators, cranes, barges, and pile-driving equipment.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and schedules.
Strong understanding of construction safety practices and jobsite planning.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to work as a hands-on superintendent and assist with field operations as needed.
Ability to adapt to changing jobsite conditions, including weather, tides, water levels, and access limitations.
Dependable, safety-focused, and willing to support both marine and site/civil construction projects.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution of marine construction projects from mobilization through completion.
Work with leadership to build Kinsley’s marine construction operation and help develop standard field procedures, equipment requirements, and preferred construction methods.
Participate in preconstruction and 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.
Supervise construction of bulkheads and retaining systems; piers and docks; timber, vinyl, and steel sheet piling; driven piles and pile-supported structures; riprap and shoreline stabilization; bank protection; marine excavation and grading; drainage and stormwater improvements; marine-related concrete work; and 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 to maximize production while accounting for tides, water levels, weather, access limitations, and environmental restrictions.
Direct and coordinate operators, laborers, carpenters, subcontractors, and other field personnel.
Establish daily work plans and clearly communicate expectations to crews.
Lead morning planning and safety discussions.
Coordinate manpower and equipment requirements with operations leadership.
Monitor productivity and identify potential schedule or cost impacts early.
Maintain an organized, professional, and productive job site.
Perform other related duties as required.
Support traditional site/civil construction projects and other field assignments as needed.