Marine Construction Foreman/Crew Leader

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION: MARINE CONSTRUCTION

TITLE: MARINE CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN/CREW LEADER

LOCATION: LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL (OPERATING AREA: BROWARD, MIAMI-DADE, AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES)

FUNCTION: CONSTRUCTION & LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – NON-EXEMPT – HOURLY

REPORTS TO: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A Dock Experts Marine Construction Foreman/Crew Leader plans, coordinates, leads a team of tradesman and contractors, and performs construction work on daily, weekly, and project-based activities for our marine construction projects. High levels of integrity, accountability, foresight, and an unshakable ability to maintain and inspire a consistent positive, can-do attitude are necessary in upholding TDX quality and safety standards while disrupting and challenging the industry status quo.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ensure an exceptional end-to-end project experience by executing planning, demolition, construction, installation, service, and maintenance of seawalls, pilings, docks, boat lifts, and marine accessories. This includes both performing construction work and leading a crew on projects.

Provide guidance and oversight in drafting, constructability, permitting requirements, and be the liaison between the permitting, drafting, and engineering teams, verifying that the quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship complies with contract specifications and relevant codes

Develop project schedules in collaboration with the branch GM, procurement & logistics, and office personnel

Provide daily written reports on updates and communicate expectations with the team, anticipating current and future project needs

Ensure your team has the necessary materials, safety equipment, supervision, standard operating procedure (SOP) training, coaching, and mentorship to complete projects within TDX standards

Provide quality control oversight of your work team, self-performed, and subcontracted work

Participate in project meetings, and be a liaison between field engineers and your team to ensure electrical components of the project comply with drawings and specifications

Work with engineering staff to ensure plans, specifications, submittals and RFIs are transmitted to subcontractors accurately and timely

Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, and performance decisions including dismissal as needed

Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities

Productively, and respectfully resolve conflicts and disputes, both personal and within your team and other company personnel and

Maintain positive and professional relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, architects, inspectors, subcontractors, etc.

Analyze job safety and efficiency and provide proactive suggestions and solutions for improvement

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Construction and/or 5+ years in marine construction or related field

Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction, preferably marine construction

Experience managing construction projects including budgeting, scheduling, & resource planning

Strong problem-solving skills, ability to make sound decisions & take decisive action quickly

Experience leading a team, with the ability to effectively communicate and consistently motivate to keep projects on or ahead of schedule, often in tough working conditions

Possess a working knowledge of engineering drawings, sketches, and blueprints

Physical stamina to walk, stand, bend, and lift heavy objects (50+ lbs.) regularly

Ability to work a full shift in challenging outdoor conditions, including extreme heat and marine environments

Ability to swim, work at heights, & in confined spaces, as required by certain projects

Ability to pass a controlled substance screening

Ability to pass a background check

Maintain a current, valid driver’s license

Maintain reliable personal transportation to commute to and from work

Conversational in English

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 Certified

CPR & First Aid Certified

Class A CDL license

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits

IMMEDIATELY

- Paid training opportunities, as offered

- 2 designated “Paid Time On” days for company summits, providing company updates, recognition, individual and team development, etc.,

- Company vehicle for business purposes

- Company tools & technology

AFTER 6O-DAY INTRODUCTORY PERIOD

- Health insurance

- Dental insurance

- Vision insurance

- Additional coverage options: Accident, hospital indemnity, cancer care, critical care

- Health and Wellbeing Discount Program

- Paid Holidays

- Paid Sick Time

AFTER 1 YEAR OF SERVICE

 - Paid Vacation

 - 401(k)

 - 401(k) matching