Barge Superintendent
Dragados USA

Norfolk, Virginia


  • Supervises assigned project work and liaises between field engineering, craft workforce, Boat Captains, and Crew members to ensure project compliance with contract drawings and specifications. The barge Superintendent will be responsible for the safe transportation of all personnel over water.
  • Plans work methods, materials, equipment needs and work schedule for assigned project work.
  • Reviews daily work schedule with direct reports and provides input for weekly/monthly schedule updates based on project feedback.
  • Reviews and understands the project specifications to support job set up activities. Works with work crews,
  • field engineers and relevant stakeholders to identify hazardous areas on job sites.
  • Presents production work plan during initial project meeting to ensure all project crews and leaders are in alignment.
  • Attend and participate in daily meetings to coordinate Project vessel and barge movement needs.
  • Directly oversee the fleet movement of over 8 boats and 40 barges
  • Manage the mobilization, outfitting, and demobilization of the project fleet.
  • Coordinates with internal equipment team and external vendors to ensure that project is equipped with appropriate marine equipment and materials to complete production within assigned budget and schedule. Maintains Tugboat and crew boat readiness including procurement of necessary supplies and essential gear.
  • Forecasts the work schedule to identify possible issues and provides technical or scheduling
  • recommendations to mitigate production issues.
  • Provides technical input to identify and resolve project risks including construction methods, work plan and material requirements, safety, and schedule activities. Documents daily activities and meeting notes using
  • Company approved document methods.
  • Coordinates with internal and external departments to ensure all mandated inspections are completed within requested timeframes.
  • Supports and promotes strict adherence to safety and process controls regarding operating equipment, worksite safety and documentation requirements.
  • Provide insight and input for environmental conditions that may affect the safety of the fleet.
  • Supervises sub-contractor production and workforce regarding assigned project work. Recommends work schedule or work method adjustments regarding sub-contractor activities, as needed.
  • Oversee the demobilization to safe harbor and re-mobilization to site when adverse weather conditions arise (can occur anytime, any hour, 365 days a year)
  • Coordinates projects close out activities in line with project standards and Owner checklist requirements.
  • Performs additional assignments per management's direction.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience working in a marine environment directing boats and barges on
  • construction projects, with at least 5+ years management experience required.
  • Bachelor's Degree considered a plus.
  • Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred, along with OSHA 10/30, First Aid and
  • CPR
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation
  • communication skills required.
  • Strong leadership capability with internal drive to mentor and grow internal talent.
  • Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
  • Advanced knowledge of construction site safety
  • protocols and proven ability to enforce project safety programs.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract specific plans and specifications.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and fundamentals
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.



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