Dredge Operations Manager Job at Ultimate Staffing, Chesapeake, VA

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  • Ultimate Staffing
  • Chesapeake, VA

Job Description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an experienced Dredge Operations Manager on behalf of a premier client in the marine construction industry. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of dredging operations across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in dredging methodologies along with strong project leadership, scheduling, and budget management experience.

Location: Chesapeake, VA

Pay: $132k-$168k/annually

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage daily dredging operations across assigned projects, ensuring safe, timely, and budget-conscious execution.
  • Oversee Field Supervisors and ensure accountability for safety, performance, and quality.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Equipment Managers, and Safety Personnel to coordinate resources and resolve operational challenges.
  • Review schedules, monitor project costs (with focus on labor and equipment), and adjust plans as needed to achieve goals.
  • Participate in pre-construction planning, means and methods analysis, and subcontractor coordination.
  • Interpret and review dredging templates, hydrographic surveys, and bucket files to ensure dredging efficiency and accuracy.
  • Ensure equipment is properly maintained, utilized, and repaired as needed.
  • Serve as a company representative in addressing technical, contractual, and commercial issues with owners and subcontractors.
  • Mentor and develop field supervisors to support long-term talent growth within the organization.
  • Manage operations at the Port Tobacco dredge disposal site.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in the dredging industry, with hands-on knowledge of barge-mounted excavator, clamshell, and hydraulic dredging methods.
  • 5-10 years of experience in cost control, scheduling, and operations leadership.
  • Solid understanding of construction schedules (CPM), marine construction best practices, and quality control processes.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret hydrographic surveys, engineering specs, and operational reports.
  • Proven track record of managing project budgets, schedules, safety, and field personnel.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and manage dredging equipment.
  • Experience resolving field challenges and managing subcontractors and vendors.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass a drug screen and physical.
  • Must be eligible to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) via a Homeland Security background check.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred, but equivalent industry experience will be considered

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Tags

For subcontractor, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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