Marine Construction Foreman​/Crew Leader

Marine Construction Foreman/Crew Leader

Industry Classification:
Marine Construction

Location:

Lighthouse Point, FL (Operating Area: Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties)

Function:
Construction & Leadership/Management

Classification:
Full Time – Non-Exempt – Hourly

Reports To:

Construction Manager

Position Scope and Organizational Impact: A Dock Experts Marine Construction Foreman/Crew Leader plans, coordinates, leads a team of tradesman and contractors, and performs construction work on daily, weekly, and project-based activities for our marine construction projects. High levels of integrity, accountability, foresight, and an unshakable ability to maintain and inspire a consistent positive, can-do attitude are necessary in upholding TDX quality and safety standards while disrupting and challenging the industry status quo.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure an exceptional end-to-end project experience by executing planning, demolition, construction, installation, service, and maintenance of seawalls, pilings, docks, boat lifts, and marine accessories. This includes both performing construction work and leading a crew on projects.
• Provide guidance and oversight in drafting, constructability, permitting requirements, and be the liaison between the permitting, drafting, and engineering teams, verifying that the quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship complies with contract specifications and relevant codes.
• Develop project schedules in collaboration with the branch GM, procurement & logistics, and office personnel.
• Provide daily written reports on updates and communicate expectations with the team, anticipating current and future project needs.
• Ensure your team has the necessary materials, safety equipment, supervision, standard operating procedure (SOP) training, coaching, and mentorship to complete projects within TDX standards.
• Provide quality control oversight of your work team, self-performed, and subcontracted work.
• Participate in project meetings, and be a liaison between field engineers and your team to ensure electrical components of the project comply with drawings and specifications.
• Work with engineering staff to ensure plans, specifications, submittals and RFIs are transmitted to subcontractors accurately and timely.
• Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, and performance decisions including dismissal as needed.
• Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities.
• Productively, and respectfully resolve conflicts and disputes, both personal and within your team and other company personnel.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, architects, inspectors, subcontractors, etc.
• Analyze job safety and efficiency and provide proactive suggestions and solutions for improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Essential Job, Education, and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Construction and/or 5+ years in marine construction or related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction, preferably marine construction
• Experience managing construction projects including budgeting, scheduling, & resource planning
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to make sound decisions & take decisive action quickly
• Experience leading a team, with the ability to effectively communicate and consistently motivate to keep projects on or ahead of schedule, often in tough working conditions
• Possess a working knowledge of engineering drawings, sketches, and blueprints
• Physical stamina to walk, stand, bend, and lift heavy objects (50+ lbs.) regularly
• Ability to work a full shift in challenging outdoor conditions, including extreme heat and marine environments
• Ability to swim, work at heights, & in confined spaces, as required by certain projects
• Ability to pass a controlled substance screening
• Ability to pass a background check
• Maintain a current, valid driver's license
• Maintain reliable personal transportation to commute to and from work
• Conversational in English
• Preferred Experience &
  
  Certifications:
• OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 Certified
• CPR & First Aid Certified
• Class A CDL license
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits:

• Immediately
  - Paid training opportunities, as offered
• 2 designated "Paid Time On" days for company summits, providing company updates, recognition, individual and team development, etc.
• Company vehicle for business purposes
• Company tools & technology
• After 60-day introductory period
  - Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life Insurance
• Additional coverage options:
  Accident, hospital indemnity, cancer care, critical care
• Health and Wellbeing Discount Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• After 1 year of service
  - Paid Vacation, 401(k), 401(k) matching