Marine Heavy Equipment Foreman

We are seeking an experiencedMarine Construction Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator to lead field crews while remaining actively involved in day-to-day marine construction operations.

This is ahands-on foreman position for someone who is comfortable leading a crew and climbing into the equipment when needed. A major part of the role involvesoperating excavators from barges , so experience working around water, barges, tides, currents, and changing site conditions is highly preferred.

The ideal candidate comes from amarine construction, heavy civil, waterfront, pile driving, or similar construction background and knows how to safely get work done in challenging field conditions.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead and organize a marine construction crew in daily field operations
• Operate excavators and other heavy equipment, including equipment positioned on barges
• Plan and sequence daily construction activities
• Read construction plans and perform basic field layout
• Coordinate crews, materials, barges, boats, and equipment
• Perform or supervisepile driving, sheet pile installation, shoreline construction, demolition, and lifting operations
• Account for tides, currents, water levels, spuds, and barge stability when planning and performing work
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce jobsite safety requirements
• Monitor workmanship and maintain quality standards
• Communicate schedules, equipment needs, and field conditions with project management
• Complete daily reports, equipment inspections, and required project documentation
• Hold crew members accountable for safety, attendance, productivity, and proper equipment care

$65,000–$90,000 annually , depending on experience.

Compensation will be based primarily on marine construction leadership experience, heavy equipment operating ability, and experience operating equipment from barges.

• Previousexcavator or heavy equipment operating experience
• Previousconstruction foreman or crew leadership experience
• Ability to read construction plans and understand construction sequencing
• Strong mechanical and field problem-solving abilities
• Strong safety awareness and sound judgment
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work outdoors in marine environments and changing weather conditions
• Ability to effectively lead and communicate with field crews and management

• Operating anexcavator from a floating barge
• Marine, waterfront, or heavy civil construction
• Barges, spuds, push boats, tides, and currents
• Pile driving and sheet pile installation
• Rigging, lifting, and signal-person responsibilities
• Construction layout
• Shoreline stabilization or waterfront structures

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

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