Barge Foreman / Marine Construction Foreman

Barge Foreman / Marine Construction Foreman

Salmons Dredging Corporation

Location: Charleston, SC / Travel Required

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: Competitive, based on experience

About Salmons Dredging

Salmons Dredging Corporation is a fourth-generation marine construction company providing marine construction, commercial diving, and marine services throughout the Southeast and beyond.

We are looking for an experienced Barge Foreman / Marine Construction Foreman to join our team. This position is responsible for leading marine construction crews and overseeing day-to-day operations on barges and marine construction projects.

Position Overview

The Barge Foreman is responsible for safely and efficiently directing marine construction operations, supervising crew members, coordinating equipment and materials, and ensuring projects are completed according to plans, specifications, and company standards.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who is comfortable working around barges, cranes, tugboats, commercial diving operations, and heavy marine construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead marine construction crews on barges and job sites
• Direct daily work activities and ensure crews understand the scope of work
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, crane operators, tugboat operators, divers, and other personnel
• Safely position, operate around, and secure barges and marine equipment
• Assist with crane, rigging, lifting, pile driving, marine structures, and other waterfront construction operations
• Read and understand project plans, drawings, and specifications
• Coordinate materials, tools, equipment, and manpower required for daily operations
• Ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and according to company procedures
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and assist with job hazard analysis
• Monitor jobsite conditions and identify potential safety hazards
• Maintain good housekeeping and organization aboard barges and job sites
• Communicate daily progress, delays, equipment issues, and manpower needs to management
• Assist with equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair needs
• Work closely with commercial diving crews when diving operations are incorporated into a project
• Ensure company equipment and vessels are properly cared for and secured
• Perform hands-on construction work as needed

Qualifications

Required:

• Previous experience as a marine construction foreman, barge foreman, deck foreman, marine superintendent, or similar leadership position
• Significant experience working aboard construction barges
• Strong understanding of marine construction operations
• Experience supervising and directing construction crews
• Ability to safely work around cranes, heavy equipment, barges, tugboats, and commercial diving operations
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to read construction drawings and follow project specifications
• Ability to work safely in physically demanding marine environments
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel and work out of town as project requirements dictate

Preferred:

• Experience with pile driving and marine structures
• Crane and rigging experience
• Experience working with spud barges and crane barges
• OSHA or other applicable safety training
• NCCCO, rigging, signalperson, or related certifications
• USCG credentials or marine vessel experience

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full-time, year-round employment
• Opportunities for overtime
• Per diem for qualifying out-of-town work
• Room and board provided for qualifying out-of-town projects
• Opportunities to work on challenging marine construction projects throughout the Southeast
• Stable employment with an established, family-owned marine construction company

The Right Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced marine construction professional who can take ownership of a jobsite, lead a crew, solve problems in the field, and get the work done safely and efficiently.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, safety-minded, mechanically inclined, and comfortable making decisions in a marine construction environment.

If you have experience running a barge crew and know how to get marine construction work done, we want to hear from you.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to climb ladders and access barges, vessels, and marine structures
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and work for extended periods
• Ability to work around water and marine construction equipment
• Ability to work extended hours when required by project conditions

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour