Barge Foreman

SUMMARY

As a Foreman, this position is responsible for providing field leadership and directing daily marine and heavy civil construction activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with company standards and project specifications. This position serves as the primary supervisor for assigned crews and works closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, and craft personnel to coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and project execution.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise day-to-day construction operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of skilled and semi-skilled craft personnel—including carpenters, pile drivers, welders, and crane operators—to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate project objectives and construction activities with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, crane operators, and other trades to ensure timely completion of work.
• Facilitate site construction activities, including crane lifts, pile driving operations, barge mooring, concrete placement, welding activities, and implementation of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Monitor project progress and maintain effective communication with project leadership regarding project status, challenges, schedule impacts, and equipment, material, labor, and resource requirements.
• Complete and maintain all required project documentation, including daily reports, crew time records, inspections, observations, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), equipment logs, and other project records.
• Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and guidance to crew members while supporting employee development and evaluating job performance.
• Attend and participate in required project meetings, safety briefings, training programs, and pre-construction planning activities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders while professionally representing Russell Marine, LLC.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be willing/eligible to obtain one upon hire. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience: Five (5) years of marine construction experience, including supervisory responsibilities, work barge operations, pile-driving, pier construction, or equivalent experience leading crews on large-scale marine or heavy civil construction projects.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers. Demonstrated knowledge of marine construction practices, materials, equipment, cranes, rigging, and associated safety requirements. Strong leadership, team building, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation. A thorough understanding of marine construction methods, equipment, and safety practices. Working knowledge of pile driving, crane operations, concrete formwork, welding, rigging, and pipefitting activities. Working knowledge of pile driving, crane operations, concrete formwork, welding, rigging, and pipefitting activities. Working knowledge of computer systems and job-specific software to accurately complete tasks, maintain records, and communicate effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Five (5) years of marine construction experience in pile driving construction, work barge operations, or equivalent experience supervising crews on large-scale marine, railroad, bridge, or heavy civil construction projects. Experience leading multi-craft crews involved in marine infrastructure, pile driving, dredging, dock, bulkhead, railroad, bridge, or other heavy civil construction projects. Additional supervisory experience directing work on barges, marine equipment, and complex waterfront construction projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes a hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD), and/or other protective equipment.
• The individual frequently works near moving mechanical parts and must be able to adapt to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
• The individual may be required to work long hours and/or weekends. Additionally, some out-of-town or overnight travel may be required.
• The individual may occasionally be required to sit in a vehicle for up to 8 hours.
• The individual may be required to walk, step, climb, or otherwise move from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• The individual may occasionally be required to stand, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, or sit for long periods.
• The individual may be required to work in confined spaces, climb vertical ladders of a height of 6 ft. or greater, and/or elevated heights.
• The individual may be required to lift objects with a minimum of 10 lbs. and a maximum single-person lift of 50 lbs. This could result in frequent lifting or carrying depending on project needs.
• The individual may be required to perform repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back in the performance of work.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.