Project Superintendent (Marine - BU23)
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LocationBaton Rouge, LA, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 12, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live1d ago
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High school diploma or equivalent required
5+ years of experience in a Superintendent or lead Foreman role; inland marine, heavy civil, or industrial construction experience strongly preferred
Working knowledge of pile driving operations, marine equipment (cranes, barges, spuds), and waterway/dock construction methods
Valid driver's license required
Understand basic computer and software skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote)
Ability to coach and mentor direct reports
Ability to understand the estimate, schedule, manpower requirements, equipment requirements, and cost aspects of marine projects
Ability to understand contract language
Ability to attend and lead client meetings and develop client relationships
Ability to inspect work in progress including pile driving, marine structures, and below-waterline work to ensure workmanship conforms to specifications
Ability to communicate and coordinate subcontractors including marine trades and dive contractors
Ability to coordinate equipment, barges, cranes, and marine support vessels to sequence work efficiently
Ability to plan around water levels, weather windows, and river/tidal conditions
Ability to use math/complete calculations
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, barges, and marine vessels
Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, and various waterfront surfaces
Must be able to work over and around water and wear required marine PPE
Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions
Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed
Review resumes and conduct interviews to identify candidates for future positions
Quality control oversight and accountability
Development of employees
Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
Requires strong leadership and motivational skills and ability to serve as a mentor
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft OneNote
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About the company
Cajun Industries
Project Superintendent – Marine Construction
The Role
Cajun Industries is looking for a Project Superintendent to run the field side of inland marine construction projects — docks, wharves, bulkheads, cofferdams, pile driving, marine terminals, and waterway/flood-control structures. This is a hands-on leadership role: you’re on site, running the crew, coordinating equipment and barges, and making sure the work gets built safely, on schedule, and to spec. You’ll report to the Site Manager and serve as the point person in the field for owners, subcontractors, and your own crews.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
• Provide oversight for field operations on one or multiple inland marine construction projects
• Understand basic computer and software skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote)
• Responsible for coaching and mentoring direct reports
• Review resumes and conduct interviews to identify candidates for future positions
• Understand the estimate, schedule, manpower requirements, equipment requirements, and cost aspects of one or more marine projects
• Understand contract language
• Monitor personnel and recruiting capabilities
• Attend and/or lead client meetings as necessary. Develop client relationships
• Confer with management to resolve complaints and grievances within the workforce
• Inspect work in progress — including pile driving, marine structures, and below-waterline work — to ensure workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to construction schedules
• Prepare and/or review reports on progress, material usage, and cost, and adjust work schedules as indicated by reports
• Communicate and coordinate subcontractors, including marine trades and dive contractors, to operate at the highest level and meet Cajun’s expectations
• Coordinate equipment, barges, cranes, and marine support vessels to keep work sequenced efficiently
• Plan around water levels, weather windows, and river/tidal conditions to protect schedule and safety
• Quality control oversight and accountability
• Development of employees
Requirements
Experience/Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a Superintendent or lead Foreman role; inland marine, heavy civil, or industrial construction experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of pile driving operations, marine equipment (cranes, barges, spuds), and waterway/dock construction methods
• Valid driver’s license required
Physical
• 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
Mental
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/supervision and field workers
• 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
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary, including real-time judgment calls tied to weather, water conditions, and marine equipment safety
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
• Requires strong leadership and motivational skills and ability to serve as a mentor
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