"A Deeper Dig" is Manson Construction Co.'s blog where readers can learn more about what life is like at our company. Here we tell short stories about our employees and dig deeper into the great work they do.

Employee Community Engagement Round-Up
Manson teams give back to their communities.

Manson Construction Co. Dredging Education Lab Marks Partnership with UNCW
UNCW-Wilmington names education lab after Manson, strenghtening their ongoing partnership and collective efforts to support dredging research.

From Classroom to Career: Manson Interns Turn Potential Into Experience
Manson's Internship Program gives students the opportunity to know what it is like to work as a full-time engineer with real responsiblities and expectations.

NOAA Research Vessels Welcome New Homeport
Manson delivers state-of-the-art floating pier at Pier Romeo that will support NOAA research missions.

Manson Invests in Future Leaders
Manson creates Compass Leadership Program to prepare the organization's next generation of leaders.

Manson Restores Pensacola Beach
Manson restores Pensacola Beach, one of Florida's premier coastal destinations, to support billion dollar tourism economy.

Manson West’s Craft Leadership Committee Improves Field Safety
Manson West Creates Crafe Leadership Committee to give craft employees a stronger voice in the company's safety culture.
Ethics & Responsibility—"All in Together"
Manson Corporate Ethics & Compliance Officer John Heckel explores how Manson’s 2026 annual ethics training connected a strong safety culture with a strong ethical culture. Through the principles of Recognize, React, and Respect, he explains how sound decisions reflect Manson’s values and protect our people, company, and reputation.

Seal Beach Project Team Wins Partnering Award
Manson takes home the John L. Martin Partnering Project of the Year Gold Award for the P-224 Causeway, Boat Channel and Turning Basin & P-226 Ammunition Pier project.

AGC of WA’s Project Manager of the Year: Kelli Struett
Kelli Struett wins the Associated General Contractors of Washington's prestigious Project Manager of the Year award for her leadership on Manson's Lake Washington Ship Canal Large Lock Center Miter Gate Replacement project.

Lake Washington Ship Canal Project Wins AGC of WA Grand Award
Manson’s LWSC Large Lock Center Miter Gate Replacement project took home multiple awards at the AGC of WA’s Build Washington Awards in Bellevue, WA.

Manson Brings Home the Chrome from the AGC National Awards
Manson brings home multiple awards at AGC National awards for its cutting-edge projects.

Message From the President
Manson President & CEO Jim McNally writes about the organization's significant investment in its vessels, vital projects in Alaska, planning ahead with safety, and Manson's current and future community engagement efforts.

Manson Christens the FREDERICK PAUP
More than 200 guests gathered in New Orleans Louisiana to attend the christening of Manson hopper dredge FREDERICK PAUP.

Message From the President—Future Growth
Manson President and CEO James "Jim" McNally writes about the organization's future growth.

Address the Stress
Manson delivers a mental health presentation aimed at promoting and streamlining employee health and wellness programs across its workforce.
Manson Awarded NAVFAC Southeast Project
NAVFAC Southeast selects Manson to construct a wharf with supporting facilities for the United States Marine Corp's Blount Island Command facility in Jacksonville, FL.

Employee & Community Engagement—2025
Manson personnel give back to their communities nationwide.



















