OPERATIONS MANAGER

Dredging Operations ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Dredging Operations Manager to lead and oversee maintenance dredging operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing coastal dredging activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution while maintaining compliance with environmental, quality, and regulatory standards.Essential FunctionsPlan, supervise, and manage daily maintenance dredging operations.Coordinate dredging schedules, vessel deployment, and equipment utilization.Ensure compliance with HSE, environmental, and maritime regulations.Monitor dredging production, performance, and project progress.Manage maintenance of dredgers, support vessels, and associated equipment.Lead and mentor operations personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.Optimize operational efficiency while minimizing downtime and costs.Ensure emergency preparedness and incident response procedures are implemented.Upholds the Company's commitment to an injury-free workplace; leads and models safe work practicesFollows all safety rules and regulations as well as all company policies and proceduresWorks safely around machinery; observes and instructs others in proper equipment use; uses/wears all required PPEEnsures team members are provided a safe work environment and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policiesIdentifies, troubleshoots, and escalates issues in job progress and equipment statusAttends weekly Project Management meetings to collaborate on and communicate job progressSchedules project work activities according to plan timelines to ensure timely project completionCalculates time requirements and project sequence elementsEnsures that contracted services are meeting schedules, within budget, and comply with contract specificationsPrepares and maintains a project progress file which includes schedule information and work activitiesReviews bills for services and determines that those services have been performed as required prior to submitting for payment authorizationQualificationsMinimum 8–10 years of experience in dredging operations, including 5 years in a supervisory or management role.Strong knowledge of maintenance dredging techniques, dredging equipment, and marine operations.Experience managing cutter suction dredgers, trailing suction hopper dredgers, or backhoe dredgers is preferred.Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.Knowledge of HSE standards, environmental regulations, and quality management systems.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting software.Ability to provide effective staff management and leadershipExceptional client and contractor relationship management skillsAbility to provide effective staff management and leadershipProficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power PointStrong written and verbal communication skills; public speaking and presentingMotivated, organized, and able to work well independently and with othersExcellent attention to detail and time managementAbility to use good judgment and make independent decisionsAbility to meet physical requirements of the position as outlined in the Functional Job DescriptionMust be able to successfully pass all pre-employment screening (drug test, fit test) in addition to random drug and alcohol testingClean driving record, MVRCandidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.Encore Dredging Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.