Marine Fleet Supervisor - Heavy Civil Construction
Job Description
Job Description
Marine Fleet Supervisor - Heavy Civil Construction
Trumbull-Brayman Joint Venture Montgomery Lock & Dam Project - Monaca, Pennsylvania
Trumbull Corporation is seeking an experienced Marine Fleet Foreman (Towboat & Barge Operations) to support the Montgomery Lock & Dam Project in Monaca, Pennsylvania, a major U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) infrastructure project located on the Ohio River navigation system with an estimated 8-year duration.
This is a long-term, full-time leadership position responsible for overseeing marine equipment and vessel operations supporting heavy civil construction activities. The Marine Fleet Foreman will coordinate the operation, maintenance, and deployment of barges, towboats, floating cranes, and other marine equipment used in construction operations within an active inland river navigation pool.
This position offers stable, long-term employment on a high-profile federal infrastructure project supporting the U.S. inland waterway system.
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Schedule & Compensation
The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday - approximately 40 hours per week, with additional overtime available based on project needs.
This is a union position, and the successful candidate will become a member of the applicable Local.
Compensation includes a competitive Union hourly wage and benefits package, based on experience:
- Overtime pay
- Medical / Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Additional benefits provided through the collective bargaining agreement
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Key Responsibilities
The Marine Fleet Foreman is responsible for coordinating marine operations and supervising crews operating vessels and floating equipment supporting heavy civil construction activities within an active inland river navigation pool.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervising daily operations of the project marine fleet, including towboats, barges, floating cranes, and support vessels
- Coordinating movement, positioning, and mooring of construction barges and crane barges within the navigation pool
- Supporting marine construction activities including barge crane operations, pile driving, and material transport
- Coordinating marine crews including towboat operators, deckhands, and equipment operators
- Monitoring river conditions, commercial navigation traffic, and project activities within the inland river navigation system
- Ensuring compliance with USACE requirements, U.S. Coast Guard regulations, and company safety policies
- Coordinating marine logistics with project management and field supervision
- Supporting lock and dam construction activities requiring barge positioning and fleet coordination
- Maintaining equipment readiness and coordinating maintenance of marine vessels and floating equipment
- Maintaining safe and organized marine work areas
The Marine Fleet Foreman is expected to serve as a hands-on field leader, working alongside marine crews while coordinating equipment and personnel to support safe and efficient construction operations.
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Qualifications & Education
- Minimum 5-7 years of marine construction or inland river fleet operations experience
- Experience supervising marine crews or barge fleet operations
- Experience working on lock and dam construction projects or inland navigation pools
- Knowledge of towboat operations, barge handling, and floating crane operations
- Familiarity with inland river navigation systems and vessel positioning within active waterways
- Strong understanding of marine safety practices, USACE requirements, and Coast Guard regulations
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Commitment to maintaining safe work practices
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Maritime licenses or marine safety certifications preferred
- Recent and verifiable work history required
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Work Environment
Work is performed on and around water within an active inland river navigation pool supporting heavy civil construction operations. Duties involve working aboard towboats, barges, crane barges, and floating construction equipment in varying weather and river conditions.
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