Manson Construction has long been a pillar of the U.S. maritime industry, rooted in a tradition of U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and U.S.-operated vessels. The company was founded in 1905 by Peter Manson, when
Manson Construction has long been a pillar of the U.S. maritime industry, rooted in a tradition of U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and U.S.-operated vessels. The company was founded in 1905 by Peter Manson, when he dug up a jar of gold coins [because he didn’t trust the banks] and purchased a winch, a winch that was then put on a barge and that became Manson's first pile driver. With barge-mounted pile driver, Manson Construction embarked on its journey into marine construction and eventually dredging, a journey which continues today as it has become a dominant player today in the U.S. maritime market, playing a crucial role in building and maintaining the nation’s maritime infrastructure.
- A Half-Billion Dollar Company
While Manson Construction started as a small pile-driving operation, it has evolved and grown into a $500 million enterprise in 2025, with a pivotal moment coming in 2012 when it flipped to a 100% employee-owned company.
Fred Paup today serves as EVP and Chairman of the Board of the company his great-grandfather founded, joining the company in 1992 and playing a key role in its growth, helping to expand operations while maintaining the company’s core values.
Operating primarily in the U.S., Manson specializes in
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