Marine Heavy Equipment Foreman

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

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

The ideal candidate comes from a marine 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 supervise pile 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.

Requirements

• Previous excavator or heavy equipment operating experience
• Previous construction 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

Candidates with any of the following experience are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Operating an excavator 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

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off