Dive Operations Manager

Description

• Write reports, including dive operations plans, correspondence, and client videos.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of EWOWS, associated job paperwork, reports, and video files from the field crew.
• Develop contacts with existing customers and maintain successful business relationships.
• Perform work in office and field settings.
• Perform work in the field, including work on boats and floating barges.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels to ensure the availability of qualified personnel required to execute the workload.
• Assist service lines and other regions with proposals and job estimates as needed.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Shop Supervisor for dispatch of diving personnel and dive gear as needed for projects.
• Supervise the dive staff, assign work activities, set goals, monitor performance, and evaluate results.
• Visit project sites regularly to ensure quality control and safe diving practices.
• Before the mobilization of crews, communicate with all necessary internal stakeholders to ensure groups are kept adequately informed.
• Review diver/tender job applicants and assist with selecting personnel for hire.
• Plan, schedule, and manage all dive projects.
• Identify and develop opportunities to market services to both new and existing customers.
• Coordinate dive equipment including associated maintenance and certification with the Shop Supervisor.
• Perform work in an office setting.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, prepare responsible bids, proposal requests, and participate in job walks.
• Assists with supervision of diving projects, as needed (on-call rotation) Oversees in-house training program.
• Execute projects in a manner that satisfies client needs and legal requirements, including but not limited to ADCI regulations and state and federal laws on commercial diving.
• Coordinate with Dive Operations Managers in other regions as needed for personnel needs.
• Answer after-hours response calls and dispatch on-call dive teams.
• Ensure safe diving operations and participate in the Safety Committee.
• Be available after hours and on weekends as needed.

Requirements

• Understanding of project management, cost estimating, cost control, operations, and workforce forecasting.
• Must be able to travel to project sites as needed, including the ability to travel out of town for short periods.
• Previous experience in construction industry preferred
• Current knowledge of Federal/State regulations on construction and commercial diving.
• Intermediate Microsoft Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Valid driver’s license, valid auto insurance, clean driving record.
• Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, presentations, and proposals.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical.
• Ability to work cooperatively with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Existing knowledge of the region with developed relationships in the maritime industry.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarization with blueprint reading and ship drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen.
• Previous experience in logistics preferred
• Commercial Dive Training, ADCI Certification required
• 5+ years management or supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 10 + years' experience in a commercial diving role preferred
• Will be required to travel to various project sites for job walks and site assessments. Travel will depend on specific project needs and corporate meeting requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• College degree preferred
• Current working knowledge of standard dive practices and recognized trade association regulations (ADCI).

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Actual base compensation offered will be determined based on multiple factors, including relevant skills and experience.
• Full-time employees will be offered benefits including:
• Life Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance