New Construction Manager/Foreman

Position Summary

The New Construction Manager/Foreman is responsible for leading new construction

projects from initial planning through final delivery. This position oversees the safe,

efficient, and high-quality completion of construction projects while maintaining

schedules, budgets, personnel, vendors, and overall project requirements.

The New Construction Manager/Foreman will establish and implement effective

construction processes, coordinate project personnel and contractors, monitor project

progress, and identify and resolve potential issues throughout the construction process.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction or industrial experience, excellent

problem-solving abilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

environment.

Key Responsibilities

 Lead new construction projects through completion and delivery.

 Oversee safety, quality, schedules, budgets, personnel, vendors, and overall

project execution.

 Develop and implement effective construction processes and procedures.

 Monitor project progress to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within

budget, and in accordance with specifications and client requirements.

 Coordinate and oversee construction activities including welding, fabrication,

machinery installation, electrical work, auxiliary systems, outfitting,

commissioning, testing, and delivery.

 Identify, address, and resolve construction issues, delays, quality concerns, and

other potential problems.

 Supervise and coordinate project personnel, contractors, vendors, and other third

parties.

 Track project budgets, labor hours, purchasing, materials, equipment, and vendor

performance.

 Coordinate with shipyards, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and other project

stakeholders as required.

 Ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable safety, quality,

regulatory, and industry requirements.

 Assist with inspections, testing, commissioning, sea trials, and final project

delivery.

 Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, purchasing records, and

cost information.

 Participate in multiple and varied fabrication, production, construction, shipyard,

or engineering-related assignments as directed.

 Travel periodically to oversee construction activities or supervise work aboard

vessels and at other project locations.

 Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President.

Qualifications

 Minimum 10 years of experience in construction, shipbuilding, ship repair,

industrial, manufacturing, or a related field.

 Minimum 5 years of supervisory, foreman, project management, or crew

leadership experience.

 Strong experience with construction, fabrication, steel work, equipment

installation, or related industrial activities.

 Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, personnel, materials, vendors, and

project priorities.

 Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

 Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

 Strong understanding of workplace safety and compliance requirements.

 Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, and technical

documentation.

 Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

 Ability to learn and utilize the Company's job-costing and purchasing software

following training.

Preferred Qualifications

 Experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, marine construction, or vessel new

construction.

 Experience working with shipyards, contractors, engineers, or classification

societies.

 Familiarity with ABS, Lloyd's, DNV, BV, or other marine regulatory/classification

requirements.

 Welding, fabrication, machinery installation, electrical, or mechanical experience.

 Experience with commissioning, testing, sea trials, or project delivery.

 Previous experience working aboard commercial vessels or in a marine

environment.

Key Attributes

 Strong leadership and communication skills.

 Hands-on approach to construction and project management.

 Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

 Safety-focused mindset.

 Ability to identify problems early and develop practical solutions.

 Ability to work effectively with employees, contractors, vendors, and

management.

 Willingness to work in both office and field/construction environments.

 Ability to take ownership of projects from planning through completion.