Field Project Manager (Superintendent) - Dredging
Company: ENTACT
Location: Swindon, England, United Kingdom
Work arrangement: On-site
Employment type: Full-time
Experience: 5-10 years
Posted: 2026-11-07
Responsibilities
The Field Project Manager oversees all on-site project operations, focusing on environmental sediment remediation and marine construction. They are responsible for ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget while leading a diverse team of craft employees and subcontractors.
Requirements
Candidates must have extensive experience managing large-scale environmental projects and be willing to travel for project assignments at least 80% of the time. Proficiency in project planning, safety standards, and technical field operations is essential, along with a valid driver's license.
Skills
- Dredging
- Environmental remediation
- Marine construction
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Budget control
- Schedule management
- Team leadership
- Field reporting
- Mechanical dredging
- Hydraulic dredging
- Barge operations
- Equipment operation
- Site planning
- Communication
- Technical documentation
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Sick pay
- 401k
- Bonus opportunity
- Company vehicle
- Per diem
- Living allowance
- Paid monthly trips home
About this role
FIELD PROJECT MANAGER (SUPERINTENDENT) - DREDGING
ENTACT is a premier national provider of environmental, civil, and geotechnical construction services. We directly self-perform environmental remediation and geotechnical construction work, using in-house personnel and equipment resources. ENTACT’s roster is comprised of seasoned project managers, field engineers, technical and regulatory professionals, certified safety professionals, certified quality control managers, equipment operators, field mechanics, and technicians, with diverse capabilities and experience. Established in 1991, ENTACT has been consistently named to ENR’s “Top 200 Environmental Firms”, has been the recipient of numerous National Safety Council awards, and has successfully and safely completed over 3,000 projects. ENTACT has numerous regional offices and project sites across the United States. We are well positioned to serve our clients nationwide.
ENTACT is actively seeking an experienced Field Project Manager (Superintendent) - Dredging in the environmental remediation and marine construction industry. Candidates must be open to sustained project-based travel within the US, at least 80% of the time. Project locations will vary depending on the assignment. Candidates can reside anywhere within the US. ENTACT offers per diem/living allowance and paid monthly trips home.
Position Summary:
The position of Field Project Manager - Dredging will assume the pivotal role of overseeing all on-site project operations (with particular emphasis on environmental sediment remediation and marine construction), meticulously ensuring that projects are executed with the utmost focus and adherence to safety, schedule, budget, and site plans. This individual will exhibit a high level of attention to detail, adept time management skills, and a “lead from the front” attitude. The Associate will coordinate a diverse team of craft employees including equipment operators, laborers, subcontractors, and mechanics. Associate must be open to periods of sustained project-based travel. HAZWOPER training is highly preferred but not required. Must have a valid Driver’s license with no driving restrictions which interfere with job requirements.
Essential Job Function:
* Ensuring all personnel comply with ENTACT safety standards and programs.
* Ensuring implementation and quality of project plans.
* Maintaining effective schedule and cost control methods.
* Detailed planning and coordination of work two weeks in advance.Leading on-site meetings with project staff, subcontractors, and clients.
* Maintaining accurate daily field reports, schedule updates and email correspondence.
* Maintaining a high level of communication with craft employees, clients and ENTACT management.
* Responding to site changes and challenges in an affective timely manner.
* Cultivating and maintaining a strong relationship with the client and project oversite.
Technical Knowledge:
Must have experience managing multiple aspects of large-scale environmental projects and services. Exposure to and familiarity with any of the following areas of technical knowledge is highly desirable but not all are required:
Scope & Services:
* Mechanical and/or hydraulic dredging
* In-water Cap and/or Cover Installation
* Dredge Sediment Dewatering & Water Treatment
* Decommissioning, Decontamination & Demolition
* Marine Construction (sheeting installation, etc.)
* Barge Operations
* Habitat restoration
* MGP (Manufactured Gas Plant)
* Pipelines
* Coal Ash Impoundment & Landfill Closure
* Mine Reclamation and Remediation
* Active Refineries
* In-Situ Stabilization (Soil Mixing – Deep Auger)
* In-Situ Stabilization (Soil Mixing – Excavator Bucket)
* Ex-Situ Stabilization
* Drilling
* Sheet Pile Installation
* Sedimentation and erosion control
* Waste Management
Equipment & Maintenance:
* Cranes (lattice and hydraulic boom)
* Barges (sectional and other)
* Truck-able tugboats and small boats
* Hydrographic survey equipment (multi-beam and/or single-beam)
* Hydraulic dredging equipment (dredges, pumps, etc.)
* Pile driving equipment (including hammers, power packs, etc.)
* Excavators with GPS capabilities
* Bulldozer with GPS capabilities
* Loader with scales
* Water Truck
* Skid Steer
* Man Lift/Scissor Lift
* Articulating Dump Truck
* Telehandler
* Water Truck
* Water Pumps
* Generators
* Fleet Vehicles
* Powered hand tools
Mathematical Conversions:
* Slopes
* Cubic Yards
* Square Footage
* Density Conversions
* Tonnage
Project Plans:
* Interpretation
* Scaling
* Specifications
Additional Skills/Experience Required:
* Abi...
About ENTACT
Environmental Services · 501-1,000 employees · headquartered in Westmont, Illinois · founded 1991