Job Description
Marine Construction Foremen, Equipment Operators, Carpenters & Laborers
Join South Cape Maritime – Build the Carolina Coast
Location: Wilmington, NC and Surrounding Areas
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Competitive – Based on Experience
Who We Are:
South Cape Maritime (SCM) is a premier marine construction contractor serving southeastern North Carolina. We specialize in high-quality waterfront construction projects including:
• Commercial & Residential Docks
• Marinas
• Bulkheads & Seawalls
• Boat Lift Installations
• Pile Driving
• Marine Excavation
• Heavy Civil Marine Construction
• Timber Structures
• Waterfront Infrastructure
Our reputation has been built on quality workmanship, professionalism, and getting the job done safely and efficiently.
We're growing rapidly and are looking for motivated professionals who take pride in their work and want to build a long-term career—not just collect a paycheck.
We Are Hiring:
Marine Foremen
Lead construction crews while maintaining production, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Ideal candidates have:
• Marine construction leadership experience
• Ability to read plans
• Strong communication skills
• Experience managing crews and equipment
• Safety-first attitude
Heavy Equipment Operators
Operate equipment including:
• Hydraulic Excavators
• Long-Reach Excavators
• Hydraulic Pile Driving Hammers
• Skid Steers
• Wheel Loaders
• Marine Equipment
• Barges
• Push Boats
Marine construction experience is preferred but experienced operators from other construction industries are encouraged to apply.
Marine Carpenters
Responsibilities include:
• Dock construction
• Bulkheads
• Boardwalks
• Timber framing
• Boat lift installation
• Marina construction
• Heavy timber work
Must have excellent carpentry skills and attention to detail.
Marine Construction Laborers / Deckhands
This position is perfect for someone looking to build a career in marine construction.
Responsibilities include:
• Assisting equipment operators
• Rigging
• Material handling
• Installing pilings
• Working from barges and boats
• Concrete work
• Welding assistance
• Site cleanup
• General construction tasks
No marine experience? That's okay. We will train hardworking individuals with the right attitude.
Project Managers
Responsibilities include:
• Scheduling projects
• Customer communication
• Material procurement
• Budget management
• Crew coordination
• Job costing
• Quality control
• Project documentation
• Working directly with ownership
Construction management experience is preferred.
What We're Looking For:
We hire people who:
✔ Show up every day
✔ Take pride in their work
✔ Solve problems
✔ Work safely
✔ Respect customers
✔ Work well as a team
✔ Want to improve every day
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in one or more of the following:
• Marine Construction
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Pile Driving
• Carpentry
• Welding
• Boat Lift Installation
• Excavation
• Commercial Construction
• Bridge Construction
• Utility Construction
• Civil Construction
Additional certifications are a plus:
• CDL
• OSHA 10 or 30
• NCCCO
• Rigging Certification
• Welding Certifications
• USCG Captain's License
• Mechanical or Diesel Experience
Benefits
• Competitive Pay
• Year-Round Employment
• Career Advancement
• Paid Training
• Modern Equipment
• Professional Work Environment
• Opportunity to Work on Unique Waterfront Projects
Why Work for South Cape Maritime?
We aren't your average construction company.
Our crews build projects that will stand for decades. Every day brings something different—from operating barges and excavators to building marinas and installing massive timber structures along the Carolina coast.
If you enjoy challenging work, working outdoors, operating heavy equipment, and seeing the results of your craftsmanship, you'll fit right in.
We invest in our employees, our equipment, and our future.
Ready to Build Something That Lasts?
If you're dependable, hardworking, and ready to join one of the fastest-growing marine construction companies in the region, we want to hear from you.
Apply Today
South Cape Maritime
Wilmington, North Carolina
Building the Carolina Coast—One Project at a Time.
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