Dive Operations Manager

About the role

The Dive Operations Manager oversees diving projects, manages dive personnel and equipment, prepares bids and proposals, and builds client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage all dive projects.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Shop Supervisor for dispatch of diving personnel and dive gear.
• Execute projects in compliance with client needs and legal requirements.
• Coordinate dive equipment, including maintenance and certification.
• Submit timely and accurate paperwork, reports, and video files.
• Supervise dive staff, set goals, monitor performance, and evaluate results.
• Visit project sites regularly for quality control and safety.
• Select and train dive personnel.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, prepare bids, and participate in job walks.
• Write reports and assist with proposals.
• Market services to new and existing customers.
• Manage in-house training program.
• Oversee diving projects, as needed (on-call rotation).
• Communicate with internal stakeholders before mobilization of crews.
• Ensure safe diving operations and participate in the Safety Committee.
• Answer after-hours response calls and dispatch on-call dive teams.
• Perform work in office and field settings.
• Be available after hours and on weekends.
• Pass a pre-employment physical.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree preferred.
• Commercial Dive Training, ADCI Certification required.
• 10+ years' experience in a commercial diving role preferred.
• 5+ years management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience in logistics preferred.
• Previous experience in construction industry preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Intermediate Microsoft Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen.
• Valid driver’s license, valid auto insurance, clean driving record.
• Existing knowledge of the region with developed relationships in the maritime industry.
• Current working knowledge of standard dive practices and recognized trade association regulations (ADCI).
• Current knowledge of Federal/State regulations on construction and commercial diving.
• Familiarization with blueprint reading and ship drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
• Understanding of project management, cost estimating, cost control, operations, and workforce forecasting.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)