Marine Construction Foreman: Barge-Operated Heavy Equipment

Blueprint Search Group; Beaufort (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Blueprint Search Group seeks a Marine Construction Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator to lead field crews and directly perform marine construction tasks. This hands-on foreman role requires operating excavators from barges and guiding odd-site operations in water, tides, currents, and changing conditions.

You will read plans, plan daily activities, supervise the crew, ensure safety, and coordinate with management. A strong marine/construction background and proven leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in marine construction, heavy civil, waterfront, pile driving, or related field.
• Ability to read construction plans and understand sequencing.
• Strong safety culture and problem-solving in outdoor marine environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize a marine construction crew in daily field operations.
• Operate excavators and other heavy equipment, including on barges.
• Plan and sequence daily construction activities.
• Read plans and perform basic field layout.
• Coordinate crews, materials, barges, boats and equipment.
• Oversee pile driving, sheet pile installation, shoreline construction, demolition and lifting operations.
• Account for tides, currents, water levels, spuds and barge stability.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce site safety.
• Monitor workmanship and maintain quality standards.
• Communicate schedules and field conditions with project management.
• Complete daily reports and equipment inspections.
• Hold crew accountable for safety and productivity.

Skills

Excavator operation

Crew leadership

Reading plans

Safety awareness

Communication

Field supervision

Job description

Blueprint Search Group seeks a Marine Construction Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator to lead field crews and directly perform marine construction tasks. This hands-on foreman role requires operating excavators from barges and guiding odd-site operations in water, tides, currents, and changing conditions.

You will read plans, plan daily activities, supervise the crew, ensure safety, and coordinate with management. A strong marine/construction background and proven leadership are essential.