Yelton Construction

Marine Construction Foreman (Docks, Bulkheads & Friction Crane)

Yelton Construction is seeking an experienced Marine Construction Foreman to lead one of our barge crews building docks, bulkheads, and other waterfront structures throughout North Florida.

This is a full-time, year-round position with an established marine contractor celebrating 40 years in business. We are looking for a proven leader with hands-on marine construction experience who can safely lead a crew, maintain exceptional workmanship, and keep projects moving efficiently. If you're looking for a long-term career with a company known for quality work and stability, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a marine construction crew.
• Construct timber and composite docks, bulkheads, seawalls, and other waterfront structures.
• Operate a friction crane from a barge.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Plan daily work activities and keep projects on schedule.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and job site organization.
• Train and mentor crew members.
• Enforce all company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Work alongside the crew as needed to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of marine construction experience.
• Experience constructing docks and bulkheads is required.
• Experience operating a friction crane is required.
• Previous foreman or crew leadership experience preferred.
• Strong carpentry skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Dependable, organized, and safety-minded.
• Comfortable working on barges and around the water.
• Valid driver's license.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $30.00–$40.00+ per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Overtime available (typically 45–55 hours per week).
• Full-time, year-round employment.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Professional equipment, steady work, and a company with a reputation built over four decades.

Only experienced marine construction professionals should apply. Experience with docks, bulkheads, and friction crane operation is required.

Yelton Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Yelton Construction Company Inc
Serving the Northeast Florida area for over 40 years, Yelton Construction Company, Inc. provides quality residential, commercial and marine construction for homeowners, investors and marinas. We are a single-source contractor, so all of your custom marina needs go through us and not a third party. Yelton Construction Company, Inc. specializes in custom docks, boat houses, floating docks, boat lift installation, pile driving, foundation piling, steel sheet piling, vinyl piling, aluminum sheet piling, bulkheads, seawalls, rip rap, retention walls, beach-walkovers, bridges and much more.

Our commitment to quality, craftsmanship and detail provides assurance that whatever your project need is, Yelton Construction Company, Inc. will complete your project on time and with the highest standards in the industry.