# Marine Heavy Equipment Foreman

> Blueprint Search Group · Beaufort, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-10

**Salary:** USD 65,000–90,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

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

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## Benefits

-   401(k) matching
-   Paid time off

## Apply

[Apply at Blueprint Search Group](https://apply.workable.com/blueprint-search-group/j/87FA8ECD13/apply)

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