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To thrive in an entry-level dredging position with no experience, you need a basic understanding of safety protocols, physical fitness, and a willingness to learn on the job, often accompanied by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with heavy equipment, basic hand tools, and the ability to learn site-specific machinery operation are typically expected. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help new employees integrate quickly and work safely. These competencies are essential to maintain safe operations, ensure project efficiency, and support career growth in a demanding marine construction environment.

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Dredge Site Foreman

Mobile, AL • On-site

C&M Dredging Inc.
Construction • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of dredging and dredge-related projects on-site.

  • Create and maintain daily reports, equipment logs, and coordinate schedules, surveys, and project milestones.

  • Coordinate and delegate tasks to on-site employees, monitor performance, and ensure work is performed to company standards.

Job description

Dredge Site Foreman

Summary (pay based on experience)

To effectively, safely, and competently manage dredging and dredge-related projects by overseeing the day to day operations on-site and performing the work to the standard of C&M Dredging by continuously working to exceed our client's expectations. 80% travel on average from Central Florida based office. Project sizes vary significantly in terms of both duration and size.

· Create and maintain a dialogue between customer and Super Intendents

· Create and manage daily reports and equipment logs

· Plan, coordinate, and review schedules, surveys, and project milestones

· Monitor inventory levels of products or materials on-site.

· Work with employees on-site through coordination and delegation to both implement policies and procedures set forth by C&M Dredging and successfully perform the work under the contract.

· Requires hands-on labor

Skills

· Organization

· Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

· Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

· Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

· Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Preferred experienced around equipment such as;

o Dredges

o Excavators

o Barges

o Workboats

o Skid loaders

o Forklifts

Work Styles

· Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

· Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.

· Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

· Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

· Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

· Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

· Independence — Job requires developing one's ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

· Hands-On — Job requires a hands-on approach

· Organizational — Job requires the ability to organize and maintain organization.

The Above-Mentioned work styles are a must and the foundation of C&M Dredging and our growing company culture.

Requirements

· Must be 18 years or older

· Authorized to work in the U.S.

· Background check

· Must be willing to travel

· Valid Driver's License

· Previous management experience-preferably in the dredging field.

Experience:

  • Construction Experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Accidental

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • 7 days aweek
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability