SITE FOREMAN (Dredge Fill Operations)

Overview

The Site Foreman is responsible for leading and coordinating all landside operations at the dredge material placement area during maintenance dredging activities.  This position oversees the fill crew, manages equipment operations, and ensures that fill placement, containment, and drainage activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and environmental standards.       

 Essential functions (This is not all-inclusive)

• Supervise and coordinate 2-3 land-based operators during fill site operations
• Direct the setup and maintenance of discharge pipelines, containment dykes, weir structures, and drainage control systems
• Monitor site conditions to maintain target grades, slopes, and material distribution
• Oversee dozer, loader, and excavator operations to ensure efficient fill placement and site access
• Communicate daily with the dredge crew, survey team, and project management to adjust discharge locations and optimize production
• Conduct daily safety meetings and ensure full compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and company safety requirements
• Inspect fill lines, discharge points, and heavy equipment to identify hazards, leaks, or maintenance needs
• Track and document equipment hours, utilization, and condition for reporting and preventive maintenance planning
• Maintain good site organization, housekeeping, and erosion control measures at all times
• Troubleshoot operational or mechanical issues and coordinate corrective action.
• Ensure all fill site activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with project specifications and environmental regulations
• Upholds the Company’s commitment to an injury-free workplace; leads and models safe work practices 
• Follows all safety rules and regulations as well as all company policies and procedures 
• Works safely around machinery; observes and instructs others in proper equipment use; uses/wears all required PPE 
• Ensures team members are provided a safe work environment and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies 

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in dredging, earthwork, or heavy civil construction, including 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role
• Strong understanding of maintenance dredging operations and fill site management, including pipeline discharge systems and material handling
• Proficiency in operating or supervising heavy equipment such as bulldozers, wheel loaders, and excavators
• Ability to read and interpret grade stakes, site plans, and fill layouts
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to identify and address minor mechanical or hydraulic issues
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proven commitment to jobsite safety and environmental compliance
• Physically able to work outdoors in variable conditions and lift up to 75 lbs. as needed
• Must provide reliable transportation to and from the project site       
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position as outlined in the Functional Job Description 
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment screening (observed drug test, fit test) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing

Candidates must meet the minimum requirements to be considered.

Encore Dredging Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

 Acknowledgment

Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  The company’s policy is to satisfy reasonable special accommodations for qualified disabled individuals.  Employees with a disability may update their disability status and/or seek reasonable accommodation by contacting their Human Resources Representative.