Marine Heavy Equipment Foreman

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

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

This is ahands‑on foreman positionfor 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 backgroundand 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

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

• 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