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Scaffolding Manager 

Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings, LLC of Tampa FL, is looking to hire a Scaffolding Manager This Scaffolding Manager position earns competitive pay commensurate with experience. We also offer generous benefits, including 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, vision, an ESOP, a 401(k) plan with a company match, whole life insurance (portable), term life, AD & D, disability, a cancer policy, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. If this sounds like the right project management opportunity for you in the marine sandblasting and painting industry, consider applying today!

This position serves as the operational leader responsible for establishing, managing, and growing Anchor Sandblasting & Coatings' Scaffolding Division. The Manager is accountable for safe execution of all scaffold operations, business development, estimating support, customer relationship management, workforce development, and financial performance. The position provides leadership to scaffold crews while partnering with Operations, Estimating, Safety, and Executive Management to expand Anchor's presence throughout regional shipyards and industrial facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide overall leadership of the scaffolding division including operations, safety, quality, scheduling, staffing, estimating support, and business growth.
• Develop annual business plans and identify opportunities to increase scaffold revenue within existing shipyard customers and new industrial markets.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with shipyard project managers, maintenance planners, procurement personnel, and contractors.
• Perform customer visits, job walks, bid reviews, and scope development.
• Prepare conceptual scaffold layouts and assist with labor, equipment, and material estimates.
• Plan scaffold projects from mobilization through demobilization.
• Manage scaffold inventory, logistics, deliveries, and equipment maintenance.
• Supervise scaffold foremen and crews while coaching future leaders.
• Conduct scaffold inspections as Competent Person and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Lead safety meetings, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with blasting and coatings operations to support production schedules.
• Monitor productivity, gross margin, labor utilization, change orders, and project costs.
• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate scaffold personnel.
• Maintain accurate reports, inspection documentation, payroll, and production records.
• Perform additional duties assigned by executive management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum five years scaffold construction experience and three years supervisory/management experience.
• Experience in marine, shipyard, refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments.
• Competent Person Scaffold Certification required or ability to obtain immediately.
• OSHA 30, TWIC Card, and valid driver's license required/preferred as applicable.
• Strong estimating, scheduling, customer service, and leadership skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Expert knowledge of OSHA scaffold regulations and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of system scaffold, tube & clamp, frame scaffold, shoring, stair towers, and temporary access.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong Microsoft Office and reporting skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Relevant trade certifications preferred. Shipyard and industrial leadership experience required.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Achieve annual scaffold revenue growth established by executive management.
• Meet or exceed targeted gross margin objectives.
• Maintain world-class safety performance with zero preventable serious incidents.
• Maintain high customer retention and satisfaction.
• Optimize crew utilization and labor productivity.
• Develop new customer accounts and expand existing accounts.
• Maintain equipment accountability and inventory accuracy.

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

This position is expected to function as the leader of Anchor's scaffolding division. Success is measured not only by safe execution of scaffold projects but by the ability to build a sustainable, profitable business unit that complements Anchor's blasting and coatings services, expands market share, develops employees, and strengthens long-term customer relationships.

READY TO JOIN OUR MARINE SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this project management job in the marine sandblasting and painting industry, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 23523