<?xml version="1.0" encoding="US-ASCII"?>
<!-- DFIN New ActiveDisclosure (SM) XBRL Linkbase Document - http://www.dfinsolutions.com/ -->
<!-- Creation Date :2023-02-17T16:06:25.4740+00:00 -->
<!-- Copyright (c) 2023 Donnelly Financial Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. -->
<link:linkbase xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/linkbase http://www.xbrl.org/2003/xbrl-linkbase-2003-12-31.xsd" xmlns:link="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/linkbase" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
  <link:roleRef roleURI="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xlink:href="http://www.xbrl.org/lrr/role/negated-2009-12-16.xsd#negatedLabel" xlink:type="simple"/>
  <link:roleRef roleURI="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTotalLabel" xlink:href="http://www.xbrl.org/lrr/role/negated-2009-12-16.xsd#negatedTotalLabel" xlink:type="simple"/>
  <link:roleRef roleURI="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTerseLabel" xlink:href="http://www.xbrl.org/lrr/role/negated-2009-12-16.xsd#negatedTerseLabel" xlink:type="simple"/>
  <link:labelLink xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/link" xlink:title="labelLink" xlink:type="extended">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipByIncomeStatementLocationByDerivativeInstrumentRiskTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipByIncomeStatementLocationByDerivativeInstrumentRiskTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityAddressCityOrTown" xlink:label="dei_EntityAddressCityOrTown"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_InterestMarginApplicableRate" xlink:label="gldd_InterestMarginApplicableRate"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfEffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_EarningsPerShareAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueNetAssetLiability" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueNetAssetLiability"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DomesticCountryMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_DomesticCountryMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalizedContractCostGross" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalizedContractCostGross"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_AmendmentFlag" xlink:label="dei_AmendmentFlag"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationAmount" xlink:label="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationAmount"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_Goodwill" xlink:label="us-gaap_Goodwill"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerTable" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLeaseAssets" xlink:label="gldd_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLeaseAssets"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsStateAndLocal" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsStateAndLocal"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_RevenueValueRemainingFromOutstandingPerformanceBonds" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueValueRemainingFromOutstandingPerformanceBonds"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityUndiscountedExcessAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityUndiscountedExcessAmount"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsDiscontinuedOperationsExtraordinaryItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsDiscontinuedOperationsExtraordinaryItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_MultiemployerPlanPensionSignificantEmployerContributionUnderCollectiveBargainingArrangementToAllParticipatingEmployerContributionsPercentage" xlink:label="us-gaap_MultiemployerPlanPensionSignificantEmployerContributionUnderCollectiveBargainingArrangementToAllParticipatingEmployerContributionsPercentage"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsGoodwillPolicy" xlink:label="us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsGoodwillPolicy"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StatementTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_SubsegmentsDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsegmentsDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_RevenueAndCostRecognitionOnContractsPoliciesTextBlock" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueAndCostRecognitionOnContractsPoliciesTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_FederalGovernmentAgenciesMember" xlink:label="gldd_FederalGovernmentAgenciesMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasePayments" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeasePayments"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_NumberOfOperatingSegments" xlink:label="us-gaap_NumberOfOperatingSegments"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LondonInterbankOfferedRateLIBORMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_LondonInterbankOfferedRateLIBORMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_FederalGovernmentMember" xlink:label="gldd_FederalGovernmentMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RevenueRemainingPerformanceObligationExpectedTimingOfSatisfactionYear1" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueRemainingPerformanceObligationExpectedTimingOfSatisfactionYear1"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_AuditorFirmId" xlink:label="dei_AuditorFirmId"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ConstructionContractorReceivableRetainage" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConstructionContractorReceivableRetainage"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermContractsOrPrograms" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermContractsOrPrograms"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxAuthorityDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxAuthorityDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_SelfInsuranceReservePolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_SelfInsuranceReservePolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_NumberOfSponsored401KPlans" xlink:label="gldd_NumberOfSponsored401KPlans"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxCreditCarryforwards" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxCreditCarryforwards"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromDilutedWeightedAverageCommonSharesOutstanding" xlink:label="gldd_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromDilutedWeightedAverageCommonSharesOutstanding"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriod" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriod"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_HedgingRelationshipDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_HedgingRelationshipDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_ProductOrServiceAxis" xlink:label="srt_ProductOrServiceAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeasesTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeasesTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_IndemnificationCommitmentMember" xlink:label="gldd_IndemnificationCommitmentMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByTypeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByTypeAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesShareBasedCompensation" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesShareBasedCompensation"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_InventoryPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PlanNameDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_PlanNameDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_TypeOfCostGoodOrServiceExtensibleList" xlink:label="us-gaap_TypeOfCostGoodOrServiceExtensibleList"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValuesDerivativesBalanceSheetLocationByDerivativeContractTypeByHedgingDesignationTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValuesDerivativesBalanceSheetLocationByDerivativeContractTypeByHedgingDesignationTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesAdditions" xlink:label="gldd_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesAdditions"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredForeignIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredForeignIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityIncorporationStateCountryCode" xlink:label="dei_EntityIncorporationStateCountryCode"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeStatementAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeStatementAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationOtherAdjustments" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationOtherAdjustments"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_BoardOfDirectorsChairmanMember" xlink:label="srt_BoardOfDirectorsChairmanMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_BidsBondRange" xlink:label="gldd_BidsBondRange"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilities" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilities"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_FuelHedgeContractsMember" xlink:label="gldd_FuelHedgeContractsMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwards" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwards"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LossContingenciesByNatureOfContingencyAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingenciesByNatureOfContingencyAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentOfFinancingAndStockIssuanceCosts" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentOfFinancingAndStockIssuanceCosts"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CostsInExcessOfBillingsAndBillingsInExcessOfCostsTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_CostsInExcessOfBillingsAndBillingsInExcessOfCostsTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable" xlink:label="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsSharesIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes" xlink:label="gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsSharesIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShortTermLeaseCost" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShortTermLeaseCost"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesDisclosureTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_EnergyAxis" xlink:label="srt_EnergyAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeAssets" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageDiscountRatePercent" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageDiscountRatePercent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_TypeOfRevenueExtensibleList" xlink:label="us-gaap_TypeOfRevenueExtensibleList"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_VariableRateAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_VariableRateAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntitySmallBusiness" xlink:label="dei_EntitySmallBusiness"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_NumberOfReportableSegments" xlink:label="us-gaap_NumberOfReportableSegments"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationShareBasedCompensationExcessTaxBenefitAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationShareBasedCompensationExcessTaxBenefitAmount"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureLineItems" xlink:label="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AssetsCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetsCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_SeniorNotes" xlink:label="us-gaap_SeniorNotes"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredStateTaxRate" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredStateTaxRate"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_EmployeesAndDirectorsMember" xlink:label="gldd_EmployeesAndDirectorsMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_CityAreaCode" xlink:label="dei_CityAreaCode"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingIntrinsicValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingIntrinsicValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsDisclosureTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsSharebasedPaymentsAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsSharebasedPaymentsAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossGainsReclassifiedToEarningsFromChangesInFairValueOfDerivativesNetOfCashSettlementsAndTaxes" xlink:label="gldd_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossGainsReclassifiedToEarningsFromChangesInFairValueOfDerivativesNetOfCashSettlementsAndTaxes"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_Liabilities" xlink:label="us-gaap_Liabilities"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate" xlink:label="dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTable" xlink:label="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_RiversLakesMember" xlink:label="gldd_RiversLakesMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanDisclosureLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanDisclosureLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_ScheduleOfFairValuesOfFinancialInstrumentsAndNonfinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredTableTextBlock" xlink:label="gldd_ScheduleOfFairValuesOfFinancialInstrumentsAndNonfinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_RangeAxis" xlink:label="srt_RangeAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCommonStock" xlink:label="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCommonStock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_GreenLoanOptionMember" xlink:label="gldd_GreenLoanOptionMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_Assets" xlink:label="us-gaap_Assets"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_AccountsReceivableExcludingContractReceivableCurrent" xlink:label="gldd_AccountsReceivableExcludingContractReceivableCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCovenantDescription" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCovenantDescription"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitExcludingDiscontinuedOperations" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitExcludingDiscontinuedOperations"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StateAndLocalJurisdictionMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_StateAndLocalJurisdictionMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_IncreasedGrossProfit" xlink:label="gldd_IncreasedGrossProfit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityAddressPostalZipCode" xlink:label="dei_EntityAddressPostalZipCode"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilitiesPaymentsDueRollingMaturityAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilitiesPaymentsDueRollingMaturityAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_OwnedDomesticSubsidiariesPercent" xlink:label="gldd_OwnedDomesticSubsidiariesPercent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus" xlink:label="dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold" xlink:label="us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RevolvingCreditFacilityMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevolvingCreditFacilityMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_PerformanceObligationExpectedToBeRecognizedAsRevenueYear" xlink:label="gldd_PerformanceObligationExpectedToBeRecognizedAsRevenueYear"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiability" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiability"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationNondeductibleExpenseOfficerCompensation" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationNondeductibleExpenseOfficerCompensation"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_ConsolidationAndBasisOfAccountingPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="gldd_ConsolidationAndBasisOfAccountingPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_AmortizationOfDeferredFinancingCostAndOtherNonCashInterestExpense" xlink:label="gldd_AmortizationOfDeferredFinancingCostAndOtherNonCashInterestExpense"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StatementOfFinancialPositionAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementOfFinancialPositionAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityFileNumber" xlink:label="dei_EntityFileNumber"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_GainsLossesOnSalesOfAssets" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnSalesOfAssets"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_LineOfCreditFacilityOptionalIncreaseCapacity" xlink:label="gldd_LineOfCreditFacilityOptionalIncreaseCapacity"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsIncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsIncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StatementOfCashFlowsAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementOfCashFlowsAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueAfterYearFive" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueAfterYearFive"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCurrentBorrowingCapacity" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCurrentBorrowingCapacity"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_PrivateMember" xlink:label="gldd_PrivateMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_BuildingAndBuildingImprovementsMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_BuildingAndBuildingImprovementsMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsDisclosureTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesTypeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesTypeAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_SegmentGeographicalDomain" xlink:label="srt_SegmentGeographicalDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_RangeMember" xlink:label="srt_RangeMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StatementOfStockholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementOfStockholdersEquityAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_AuditorLocation" xlink:label="dei_AuditorLocation"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_VehiclesDozersAndOtherLightOperatingEquipmentAndSystemsMember" xlink:label="gldd_VehiclesDozersAndOtherLightOperatingEquipmentAndSystemsMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_SalesRevenueNetMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_SalesRevenueNetMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOperatingLeaseAssets" xlink:label="gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOperatingLeaseAssets"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LeaseCostTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeaseCostTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueByBalanceSheetGroupingTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueByBalanceSheetGroupingTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriod" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriod"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm1" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm1"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_DomesticRateMember" xlink:label="gldd_DomesticRateMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxCreditCarryforwardsResearch" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxCreditCarryforwardsResearch"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RegulatoryIncomeTaxesPolicy" xlink:label="us-gaap_RegulatoryIncomeTaxesPolicy"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDeductions" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDeductions"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_TreasuryStockSharesRetired" xlink:label="us-gaap_TreasuryStockSharesRetired"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LossContingencyDamagesSoughtValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyDamagesSoughtValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromLegalSettlements" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLegalSettlements"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationRevenue" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationRevenue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_SubsegmentsAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsegmentsAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForCompletedContracts" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForCompletedContracts"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LossContingencyNatureDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyNatureDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CreditFacilityDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_CreditFacilityDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedShareBasedAwardsOtherThanOptions" xlink:label="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedShareBasedAwardsOtherThanOptions"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesBalance" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesBalance"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirector" xlink:label="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirector"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate" xlink:label="dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_Depreciation" xlink:label="us-gaap_Depreciation"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_IncreaseDecreaseInCostsInExcessOfBillingsOnUncompletedContractsOrProgramsExpectedToBeCollectedWithinOneYear" xlink:label="gldd_IncreaseDecreaseInCostsInExcessOfBillingsOnUncompletedContractsOrProgramsExpectedToBeCollectedWithinOneYear"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityAddressAddressLine1" xlink:label="dei_EntityAddressAddressLine1"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativesFairValueLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativesFairValueLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToForeignCountriesByGeographicAreaTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToForeignCountriesByGeographicAreaTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_DocumentAnnualReport" xlink:label="dei_DocumentAnnualReport"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_ProceedsFromLossOfUseClaim" xlink:label="gldd_ProceedsFromLossOfUseClaim"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RevenueRemainingPerformanceObligation" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueRemainingPerformanceObligation"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_OutstandingPerformanceBonds" xlink:label="gldd_OutstandingPerformanceBonds"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_GeographicConcentrationRiskMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_GeographicConcentrationRiskMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_AuditorName" xlink:label="dei_AuditorName"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardSharesIssuedInPeriod" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardSharesIssuedInPeriod"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskBenchmarkDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskBenchmarkDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityFilerCategory" xlink:label="dei_EntityFilerCategory"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeAssetStatementOfFinancialPositionExtensibleEnumeration" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetStatementOfFinancialPositionExtensibleEnumeration"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus" xlink:label="dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_InventoryNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryNet"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:label="us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_InventoryNoncurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryNoncurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_IcfrAuditorAttestationFlag" xlink:label="dei_IcfrAuditorAttestationFlag"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_HeavyOperatingEquipmentDredgesAndBargesMember" xlink:label="gldd_HeavyOperatingEquipmentDredgesAndBargesMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_UseOfEquipmentMember" xlink:label="gldd_UseOfEquipmentMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableIntrinsicValue1" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableIntrinsicValue1"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_LineOfCreditFacilitySuppressedCapacity" xlink:label="gldd_LineOfCreditFacilitySuppressedCapacity"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StockholdersEquity" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_DocumentsIncorporatedByReferenceTextBlock" xlink:label="dei_DocumentsIncorporatedByReferenceTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityTaxIdentificationNumber" xlink:label="dei_EntityTaxIdentificationNumber"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeitedInPeriod" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeitedInPeriod"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_ConsolidationItemsAxis" xlink:label="srt_ConsolidationItemsAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit" xlink:label="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangesInUnrecognizedTaxBenefits" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangesInUnrecognizedTaxBenefits"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_EquipmentMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_EquipmentMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LeasesAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeasesAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityEmergingGrowthCompany" xlink:label="dei_EntityEmergingGrowthCompany"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingExpensesAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingExpensesAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermCompletedContractsOrPrograms" xlink:label="gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermCompletedContractsOrPrograms"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeSwapTypeFixedPrice" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeSwapTypeFixedPrice"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableNumber" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableNumber"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:label="us-gaap_CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationAdjustmentToDeferredTaxDepreciation" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationAdjustmentToDeferredTaxDepreciation"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers" xlink:label="dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CompensationAndRetirementDisclosureAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_CompensationAndRetirementDisclosureAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_DocumentTransitionReport" xlink:label="dei_DocumentTransitionReport"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsValuationAllowance" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsValuationAllowance"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxDomesticAndForeignTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxDomesticAndForeignTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_ForeignMember" xlink:label="gldd_ForeignMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense" xlink:label="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedExpectedToVest" xlink:label="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedExpectedToVest"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesForeign" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesForeign"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:label="dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_EnergyDomain" xlink:label="srt_EnergyDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueHedgeLiabilitiesAtFairValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueHedgeLiabilitiesAtFairValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_TaxesPayableCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_TaxesPayableCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfNonvestedRestrictedStockUnitsActivityTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfNonvestedRestrictedStockUnitsActivityTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardExercisePeriod" xlink:label="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardExercisePeriod"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityRegistrantName" xlink:label="dei_EntityRegistrantName"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDate" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDate"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForContractsInProgress" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForContractsInProgress"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StatementOfIncomeAndComprehensiveIncomeAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementOfIncomeAndComprehensiveIncomeAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardTypeAndPlanNameDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardTypeAndPlanNameDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StatementLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_NonQualifiedStockOptionsMember" xlink:label="gldd_NonQualifiedStockOptionsMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_Security12bTitle" xlink:label="dei_Security12bTitle"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccruedInsuranceCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccruedInsuranceCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeNotionalAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeNotionalAmount"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_EquityComponentDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_EquityComponentDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityAddressStateOrProvince" xlink:label="dei_EntityAddressStateOrProvince"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember" xlink:label="gldd_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_StatementGeographicalAxis" xlink:label="srt_StatementGeographicalAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationBeforeIncomeTax" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationBeforeIncomeTax"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_DocumentType" xlink:label="dei_DocumentType"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsDomestic" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsDomestic"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_MaximumCovenantPercentageOfUndrawnAvailabilityOfAmendedCreditAgreement" xlink:label="gldd_MaximumCovenantPercentageOfUndrawnAvailabilityOfAmendedCreditAgreement"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationTaxCreditsResearch" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationTaxCreditsResearch"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ReceivablesAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReceivablesAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_DailyLIBORRateMember" xlink:label="gldd_DailyLIBORRateMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityShellCompany" xlink:label="dei_EntityShellCompany"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssetsAndLiabilitiesNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssetsAndLiabilitiesNet"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringAndNonrecurringBasisLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringAndNonrecurringBasisLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsAccruedLiabilities" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsAccruedLiabilities"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringAndNonrecurringBasisTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringAndNonrecurringBasisTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_SecurityExchangeName" xlink:label="dei_SecurityExchangeName"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccountsReceivableGross" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableGross"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationProvisionForLossGainOnDisposalBeforeIncomeTax" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationProvisionForLossGainOnDisposalBeforeIncomeTax"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedPeriodForRecognition1" xlink:label="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedPeriodForRecognition1"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm2" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm2"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_ForeignCurrencyExchangeHedgeContractsMember" xlink:label="gldd_ForeignCurrencyExchangeHedgeContractsMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_PerformanceObligationsExcludeFromDredgingBacklog" xlink:label="gldd_PerformanceObligationsExcludeFromDredgingBacklog"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeaseCost" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseCost"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_BillingsInExcessOfCostsAndEarningsMember" xlink:label="gldd_BillingsInExcessOfCostsAndEarningsMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_InterestPayableCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestPayableCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityMaturityTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityMaturityTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsRollForwardTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsRollForwardTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_OtherCurrentAndNoncurrentAssetsMember" xlink:label="gldd_OtherCurrentAndNoncurrentAssetsMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_TreasuryStockAtCost" xlink:label="gldd_TreasuryStockAtCost"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationStockOptionsActivityTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationStockOptionsActivityTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ReceivablesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReceivablesPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_FineForViolation" xlink:label="gldd_FineForViolation"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_GreenLoanAdvanceRatesMember" xlink:label="gldd_GreenLoanAdvanceRatesMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_EstimatedUsefulLivesByClassOfAssetsTableTextBlock" xlink:label="gldd_EstimatedUsefulLivesByClassOfAssetsTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableByReceivableTypeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableByReceivableTypeAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_VariableRateDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_VariableRateDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_MinimumMember" xlink:label="srt_MinimumMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_SegmentDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationYear" xlink:label="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationYear"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StockholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueAfterOneYear" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueAfterOneYear"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:label="us-gaap_CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeituresWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeituresWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ReceivableTypeDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReceivableTypeDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValueExpectedToVest" xlink:label="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValueExpectedToVest"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermContractsOrProgramsInProgress" xlink:label="gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermContractsOrProgramsInProgress"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_CapitalDredgingForeignMember" xlink:label="gldd_CapitalDredgingForeignMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ImpairmentOrDisposalOfLongLivedAssetsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ImpairmentOrDisposalOfLongLivedAssetsPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationsAndDisposalGroupsAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationsAndDisposalGroupsAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpenseAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpenseAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_ScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitFromContinuingAndDiscontinuedOperationsTableTextBlock" xlink:label="gldd_ScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitFromContinuingAndDiscontinuedOperationsTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_PercentageOfFairValueOfReportingUnitInExcessOfCarryingValue" xlink:label="gldd_PercentageOfFairValueOfReportingUnitInExcessOfCarryingValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationTaxEffectOfDiscontinuedOperation" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationTaxEffectOfDiscontinuedOperation"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_ClassificationOfCurrentAssetsAndLiabilitiesPoliciesTextBlock" xlink:label="gldd_ClassificationOfCurrentAssetsAndLiabilitiesPoliciesTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityCentralIndexKey" xlink:label="dei_EntityCentralIndexKey"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_StateAndLocalGovernmentMember" xlink:label="gldd_StateAndLocalGovernmentMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_MajorCustomersAxis" xlink:label="srt_MajorCustomersAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RestrictedCashEquivalents" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedCashEquivalents"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_NoncurrentAssets" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncurrentAssets"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_ConsolidationItemsDomain" xlink:label="srt_ConsolidationItemsDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAvailableForGrant" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAvailableForGrant"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_MinimumFixedChargeCoverageRatioPerCovenant" xlink:label="gldd_MinimumFixedChargeCoverageRatioPerCovenant"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense" xlink:label="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDisclosuresAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDisclosuresAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LeaseCost" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeaseCost"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability" xlink:label="us-gaap_RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_ScheduleOfValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="srt_ScheduleOfValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeForwardPrice" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeForwardPrice"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_NameOfMajorCustomerDomain" xlink:label="srt_NameOfMajorCustomerDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_SecuredOvernightFinancingRateSofrOvernightIndexSwapRateMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_SecuredOvernightFinancingRateSofrOvernightIndexSwapRateMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueOneYearOrLess" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueOneYearOrLess"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_TwoThousandTwentyNineNotesMember" xlink:label="gldd_TwoThousandTwentyNineNotesMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_EnvironmentalAndInfrastructureSegmentMember" xlink:label="gldd_EnvironmentalAndInfrastructureSegmentMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityInteractiveDataCurrent" xlink:label="dei_EntityInteractiveDataCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityPublicFloat" xlink:label="dei_EntityPublicFloat"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationPropertyPlantAndEquipment"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_EightPercentSeniorNotesDueInTwoThousandTwentyTwoMember" xlink:label="gldd_EightPercentSeniorNotesDueInTwoThousandTwentyTwoMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsMember" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CashFlowNoncashInvestingAndFinancingActivitiesDisclosureAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashFlowNoncashInvestingAndFinancingActivitiesDisclosureAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsLimitationsOnUse" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsLimitationsOnUse"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_MiddleEastMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_MiddleEastMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsForeign" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsForeign"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_DredgingMember" xlink:label="gldd_DredgingMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsValueIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes" xlink:label="gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsValueIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_LocalPhoneNumber" xlink:label="dei_LocalPhoneNumber"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate" xlink:label="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesLineItems" xlink:label="gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_InterestPaidNetOfCashReceived" xlink:label="gldd_InterestPaidNetOfCashReceived"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_AccruedContractReservesLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:label="gldd_AccruedContractReservesLiabilitiesCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingPeriod1" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingPeriod1"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_AdditionalAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirector" xlink:label="gldd_AdditionalAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirector"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DebtDisclosureAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtDisclosureAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_TypeOfCustomerMember" xlink:label="gldd_TypeOfCustomerMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsIndefinitely" xlink:label="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsIndefinitely"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_MaintenanceDredgingMember" xlink:label="gldd_MaintenanceDredgingMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilityStatementOfFinancialPositionExtensibleEnumeration" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilityStatementOfFinancialPositionExtensibleEnumeration"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_TypeOfWorkMember" xlink:label="gldd_TypeOfWorkMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebt" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebt"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_SharesOutstanding" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharesOutstanding"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityRemainingBorrowingCapacity" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityRemainingBorrowingCapacity"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_SupplementalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock" xlink:label="gldd_SupplementalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CustomerConcentrationRiskMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_CustomerConcentrationRiskMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentNameDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentNameDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_DocumentFiscalYearFocus" xlink:label="dei_DocumentFiscalYearFocus"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestAccrued" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestAccrued"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebt" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebt"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CapitalizedContractCostAccumulatedAmortization" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalizedContractCostAccumulatedAmortization"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingRights" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingRights"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearTwo" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearTwo"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AssetsAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetsAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_GrossProfit" xlink:label="us-gaap_GrossProfit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfDebtInstrumentsTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDebtInstrumentsTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_CrudeOilMember" xlink:label="srt_CrudeOilMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_DerivativeUnderlyingHedgePercent" xlink:label="gldd_DerivativeUnderlyingHedgePercent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquityAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LandMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_LandMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxAuthorityAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxAuthorityAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNet"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ProfitLoss" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProfitLoss"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_ScheduleOfAdditionalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock" xlink:label="gldd_ScheduleOfAdditionalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AssetsCurrentAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetsCurrentAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_BeachNourishmentDredgingMember" xlink:label="gldd_BeachNourishmentDredgingMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_TreasuryStockRetiredCostMethodAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_TreasuryStockRetiredCostMethodAmount"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCash" xlink:label="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCash"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementsFairValueHierarchyDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementsFairValueHierarchyDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_BillingsForContractsInProgress" xlink:label="gldd_BillingsForContractsInProgress"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanEmployerDiscretionaryContributionAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanEmployerDiscretionaryContributionAmount"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PayablesAndAccrualsAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_PayablesAndAccrualsAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LeaseCostAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeaseCostAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AllowanceForCreditLossMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_AllowanceForCreditLossMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LinesOfCreditCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_LinesOfCreditCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesDomestic" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesDomestic"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_CoverAbstract" xlink:label="dei_CoverAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeNonmonetaryNotionalAmountVolume" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeNonmonetaryNotionalAmountVolume"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_ProductsAndServicesDomain" xlink:label="srt_ProductsAndServicesDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriod" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriod"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesTable" xlink:label="gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermLineOfCredit" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermLineOfCredit"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_MaximumMember" xlink:label="srt_MaximumMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_AccruedFuelHedgeContractsLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:label="gldd_AccruedFuelHedgeContractsLiabilitiesCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_WarrantyPeriods" xlink:label="gldd_WarrantyPeriods"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_TwoThousandSevenLongTermIncentivePlanMember" xlink:label="gldd_TwoThousandSevenLongTermIncentivePlanMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_UseOfEstimates" xlink:label="us-gaap_UseOfEstimates"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentBasisSpreadOnVariableRate1" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentBasisSpreadOnVariableRate1"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesIssuedForServices" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesIssuedForServices"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccountsReceivableMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableAggregateIntrinsicValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableAggregateIntrinsicValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized" xlink:label="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_TwoThousandSeventeenLongTermIncentivePlanMember" xlink:label="gldd_TwoThousandSeventeenLongTermIncentivePlanMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueHedgeAssetsAtFairValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueHedgeAssetsAtFairValue"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ForeignCountryMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_ForeignCountryMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesDepreciationAndAmortization" xlink:label="gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesDepreciationAndAmortization"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_CivilPenalty" xlink:label="gldd_CivilPenalty"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_QuantityOfOilSpill" xlink:label="gldd_QuantityOfOilSpill"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_TradingSymbol" xlink:label="dei_TradingSymbol"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_CapitalDredgingUSMember" xlink:label="gldd_CapitalDredgingUSMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanTable"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccumulatedGainLossNetCashFlowHedgeParentMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedGainLossNetCashFlowHedgeParentMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_PotentialLiabilityForCriminalMatters" xlink:label="gldd_PotentialLiabilityForCriminalMatters"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsAbstract" xlink:label="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsAbstract"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_TitleOfIndividualWithRelationshipToEntityDomain" xlink:label="srt_TitleOfIndividualWithRelationshipToEntityDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_LongTermDebtCurrentAndNonCurrentExcludingEquipmentNotes" xlink:label="gldd_LongTermDebtCurrentAndNonCurrentExcludingEquipmentNotes"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax" xlink:label="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PlanNameAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_PlanNameAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2022/elts/srt-2022.xsd#srt_TitleOfIndividualAxis" xlink:label="srt_TitleOfIndividualAxis"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskTypeDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskTypeDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_CostsAndEarningsForContractsInProgress" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsForContractsInProgress"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTypeDomain" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTypeDomain"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_NumberOfReportableSegmentsWithGoodwill" xlink:label="gldd_NumberOfReportableSegmentsWithGoodwill"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2022/dei-2022.xsd#dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer" xlink:label="dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerLineItems" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriod" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriod"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_ValuationAllowanceOfDeferredTaxAssetsMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowanceOfDeferredTaxAssetsMember"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtTextBlock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentLineItems"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2022/elts/us-gaap-2022.xsd#us-gaap_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_AdditionalPercentageOfAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirectorInCommonStock" xlink:label="gldd_AdditionalPercentageOfAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirectorInCommonStock"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gldd-20221231.xsd#gldd_PercentageOfPerformanceObligationToBeRecognizedAsRevenue" xlink:label="gldd_PercentageOfPerformanceObligationToBeRecognizedAsRevenue"/>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipByIncomeStatementLocationByDerivativeInstrumentRiskTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Hedging Relationship By Income Statement Location By Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipByIncomeStatementLocationByDerivativeInstrumentRiskTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityAddressCityOrTown_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Address, City or Town</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityAddressCityOrTown_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Address, City or Town</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Repurchase of common stock, value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Stock Repurchased During Period, Value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_InterestMarginApplicableRate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Interest margin applicable</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_InterestMarginApplicableRate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Interest Margin Applicable Rate</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_InterestMarginApplicableRate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Interest margin applicable rate.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Income Tax Provision (benefit) Reconciliation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Earnings Per Share [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueNetAssetLiability_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability), Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueNetAssetLiability_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueNetAssetLiability_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accrued Expenses</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DomesticCountryMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Domestic Tax Authority [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DomesticCountryMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Domestic Tax Authority [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalizedContractCostGross_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Costs to fulfill contracts with customers recognized as an asset</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalizedContractCostGross_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Capitalized Contract Cost, Gross</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">FINANCING ACTIVITIES:</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_AmendmentFlag_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Amendment Flag</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_AmendmentFlag_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Amendment Flag</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">2025</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Property and equipment purchased but not yet paid</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating loss carryforwards expiration amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Operating loss carryforwards expiration amount.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Goodwill_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">Goodwill, Ending Balance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Goodwill_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">Goodwill, Beginning Balance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Goodwill_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Goodwill, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Goodwill_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">GOODWILL</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Goodwill_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Goodwill</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">OPERATING LEASE ASSETS</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Revenue From Contract With Customer [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Revenue From Contract With Customer [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Revenue from contract with customer table.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLeaseAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating lease assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLeaseAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Assets Operating Lease Assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLeaseAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Deferred tax assets operating lease assets.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsStateAndLocal_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">State NOLs</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsStateAndLocal_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Debt Instrument [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Repurchase of common stock</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueValueRemainingFromOutstandingPerformanceBonds_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Revenue value remaining from outstanding performance bonds</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueValueRemainingFromOutstandingPerformanceBonds_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Revenue Value Remaining From Outstanding Performance Bonds</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueValueRemainingFromOutstandingPerformanceBonds_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Revenue value remaining from outstanding performance bonds.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityUndiscountedExcessAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Imputed interest</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityUndiscountedExcessAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Imputed interest</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityUndiscountedExcessAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsDiscontinuedOperationsExtraordinaryItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Income tax provision (benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsDiscontinuedOperationsExtraordinaryItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Income tax provision</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsDiscontinuedOperationsExtraordinaryItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Discontinued Operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_MultiemployerPlanPensionSignificantEmployerContributionUnderCollectiveBargainingArrangementToAllParticipatingEmployerContributionsPercentage_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Multiemployer plans collective-bargaining arrangement percentage of contributions</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_MultiemployerPlanPensionSignificantEmployerContributionUnderCollectiveBargainingArrangementToAllParticipatingEmployerContributionsPercentage_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Significant, Employer Contribution under Collective-Bargaining Arrangement to All Participating Employer Contributions, Percentage</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsGoodwillPolicy_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Goodwill</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsGoodwillPolicy_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Statement [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Statement [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES&#8212;Noncurrent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsegmentsDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Subsegments</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsegmentsDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Subsegments [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueAndCostRecognitionOnContractsPoliciesTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Revenue and Cost Recognition on Contracts</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueAndCostRecognitionOnContractsPoliciesTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Revenue And Cost Recognition On Contracts Policies [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueAndCostRecognitionOnContractsPoliciesTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Revenue and Cost Recognition on Contracts</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_FederalGovernmentAgenciesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Federal Government Agencies [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_FederalGovernmentAgenciesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Federal Government Agencies [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_FederalGovernmentAgenciesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Federal government agencies.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeasePayments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Operating cash flows from operating leases</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeasePayments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Lease, Payments</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NumberOfOperatingSegments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Number of operating Segments</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NumberOfOperatingSegments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Number of Operating Segments</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LondonInterbankOfferedRateLIBORMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">LIBOR Rate [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LondonInterbankOfferedRateLIBORMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_FederalGovernmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Federal Government [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_FederalGovernmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Federal Government [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_FederalGovernmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Federal government.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueRemainingPerformanceObligationExpectedTimingOfSatisfactionYear1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, year</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueRemainingPerformanceObligationExpectedTimingOfSatisfactionYear1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Year</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_AuditorFirmId_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Auditor Firm ID</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_AuditorFirmId_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Auditor Firm ID</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConstructionContractorReceivableRetainage_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Construction Contractor, Receivable, Retainage, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConstructionContractorReceivableRetainage_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Retainage</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConstructionContractorReceivableRetainage_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Construction Contractor, Receivable, Retainage</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermContractsOrPrograms_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total contract revenues in excess of billings</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermContractsOrPrograms_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Construction Contractor, Receivable, Excluding Contract Retainage</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">Weighted-average grant-date fair value as of December 31, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">Weighted-average grant-date fair value as of January 1, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Weighted-average grant-date fair value, vested</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxAuthorityDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Income Tax Authority</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxAuthorityDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income Tax Authority [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SelfInsuranceReservePolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Self-insurance Reserves</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SelfInsuranceReservePolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Self Insurance Reserve [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_NumberOfSponsored401KPlans_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Number of sponsored 401(k) plans</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_NumberOfSponsored401KPlans_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Number Of Sponsored401 K Plans</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_NumberOfSponsored401KPlans_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Number of sponsored 401(k) plans</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxCreditCarryforwards_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxCreditCarryforwards_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Tax credit carryforwards</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxCreditCarryforwards_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromDilutedWeightedAverageCommonSharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Stock options and restricted stock units excluded from weighted-average common shares outstanding</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromDilutedWeightedAverageCommonSharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Diluted Weighted-average Common Shares Outstanding</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromDilutedWeightedAverageCommonSharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Antidilutive securities excluded from diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Forfeited or Expired</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_HedgingRelationshipDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Hedging Relationship</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_HedgingRelationshipDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Hedging Relationship [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ProductOrServiceAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Product and Service</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ProductOrServiceAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Product and Service [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Employee-related Liabilities, Current, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Payroll and employee benefits</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Employee-related Liabilities, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeasesTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Leases</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeasesTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IndemnificationCommitmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Indemnification Commitment [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IndemnificationCommitmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Indemnification Commitment [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IndemnificationCommitmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Indemnification commitment member.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Concentration Risk Type</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Concentration Risk Type [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Share-based compensation, shares</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Weighted average remaining lease term</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">TOTAL</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Liabilities and Equity</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Inventories</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PlanNameDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Plan Name</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PlanNameDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Plan Name [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_TypeOfCostGoodOrServiceExtensibleList_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Cost, Product and Service [Extensible Enumeration]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_TypeOfCostGoodOrServiceExtensibleList_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Cost, Product and Service [Extensible Enumeration]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValuesDerivativesBalanceSheetLocationByDerivativeContractTypeByHedgingDesignationTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValuesDerivativesBalanceSheetLocationByDerivativeContractTypeByHedgingDesignationTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesAdditions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Additions</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesAdditions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Valuation Allowances And Reserves Additions</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesAdditions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Valuation allowances and reserves additions.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredForeignIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Deferred foreign tax expense (benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredForeignIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityIncorporationStateCountryCode_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityIncorporationStateCountryCode_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeStatementAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income Statement [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationOtherAdjustments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Other</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationOtherAdjustments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_BoardOfDirectorsChairmanMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Chairman of the Board [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_BoardOfDirectorsChairmanMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Board of Directors Chairman [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Weighted average exercise price, vested at December 31, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_BidsBondRange_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Bids bond range</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_BidsBondRange_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Bids Bond Range</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_BidsBondRange_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Bids bond range.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Derivatives liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Derivative Liability</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Derivative Liability, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating Segment [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Segments [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total current liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Liabilities, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_FuelHedgeContractsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fuel Hedge Contracts [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_FuelHedgeContractsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fuel Hedge Contracts [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_FuelHedgeContractsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Fuel hedge contracts.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwards_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwards_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Loss Carryforwards</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">2025</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingenciesByNatureOfContingencyAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Loss Contingency Nature</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingenciesByNatureOfContingencyAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">2026</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Five</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentOfFinancingAndStockIssuanceCosts_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentOfFinancingAndStockIssuanceCosts_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Deferred financing fees</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentOfFinancingAndStockIssuanceCosts_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CostsInExcessOfBillingsAndBillingsInExcessOfCostsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Components of Contracts in Progress</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CostsInExcessOfBillingsAndBillingsInExcessOfCostsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Term Contract or Program Disclosure [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Allowance for doubtful accounts</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsSharesIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Vesting of restricted stock units, including impact of shares withheld for taxes, shares</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsSharesIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Vesting Of Restricted Stock Units Shares Including Impact Of Shares Withheld For Taxes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsSharesIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Vesting of restricted stock units shares including impact of shares withheld for taxes.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShortTermLeaseCost_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Short-term lease costs</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShortTermLeaseCost_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Short-Term Lease, Cost</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accrued Expenses</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Billings in excess of contract revenues</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_EnergyAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Energy</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_EnergyAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Energy [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTotalLabel">Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Income (loss) from continuing operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Income from continuing operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Income from continuing operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Derivatives assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Derivative Asset</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Derivative Asset, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageDiscountRatePercent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Weighted average discount rate</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageDiscountRatePercent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_TypeOfRevenueExtensibleList_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Revenue, Product and Service [Extensible Enumeration]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_TypeOfRevenueExtensibleList_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Revenue, Product and Service [Extensible Enumeration]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_VariableRateAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Variable Rate</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_VariableRateAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Variable Rate [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntitySmallBusiness_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Small Business</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntitySmallBusiness_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Small Business</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NumberOfReportableSegments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Number of reportable segments</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NumberOfReportableSegments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Number of Reportable Segments</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationShareBasedCompensationExcessTaxBenefitAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Stock based compensation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationShareBasedCompensationExcessTaxBenefitAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Hedging Relationship</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Hedging Relationship [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetsCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total current assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetsCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Assets, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SeniorNotes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Senior Notes, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SeniorNotes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Senior Notes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SeniorNotes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Senior Notes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredStateTaxRate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Change in deferred state tax rate</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredStateTaxRate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Deferred State Tax Rate</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredStateTaxRate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Income tax reconciliation change in deferred state tax rate</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Weighted-average common shares outstanding &#8212; basic</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Basic weighted average shares</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_EmployeesAndDirectorsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Employees and Directors [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_EmployeesAndDirectorsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Employees And Directors [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_EmployeesAndDirectorsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Employees and directors.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_CityAreaCode_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">City Area Code</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_CityAreaCode_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">City Area Code</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingIntrinsicValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding as of December 31, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingIntrinsicValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Business Dispositions</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsSharebasedPaymentsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsSharebasedPaymentsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Share-Based Compensation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsSharebasedPaymentsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossGainsReclassifiedToEarningsFromChangesInFairValueOfDerivativesNetOfCashSettlementsAndTaxes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Reclassification of derivative (gains) losses to earnings net of cash settlements and taxes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossGainsReclassifiedToEarningsFromChangesInFairValueOfDerivativesNetOfCashSettlementsAndTaxes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Other Comprehensive Income Loss, Gains Reclassified to Earnings From Changes in Fair Value of Derivatives, Net of Cash Settlements and Taxes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossGainsReclassifiedToEarningsFromChangesInFairValueOfDerivativesNetOfCashSettlementsAndTaxes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Other comprehensive income loss, gains reclassified to earnings from changes in fair value of derivatives, net of cash settlements and taxes.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Liabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Liabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Document Period End Date</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Document Period End Date</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RiversLakesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Rivers &amp; Lakes [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RiversLakesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Rivers Lakes [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RiversLakesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Rivers &amp; Lakes.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanDisclosureLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanDisclosureLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ScheduleOfFairValuesOfFinancialInstrumentsAndNonfinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule of Fair Values of Financial Instruments and Nonfinancial Assets and Liabilities Measured at the Reporting Date</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ScheduleOfFairValuesOfFinancialInstrumentsAndNonfinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule Of Fair Values Of Financial Instruments And Nonfinancial Assets And Liabilities Measured Table [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ScheduleOfFairValuesOfFinancialInstrumentsAndNonfinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Schedule of fair values of financial instruments and non-financial assets and liabilities measured.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_RangeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Statistical Measurement</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_RangeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Statistical Measurement [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCommonStock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Annual retainer per non-employee director, percentage paid in common stock</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCommonStock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Annual Retainer Per Non Employee Director Percentage Paid In Common Stock</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCommonStock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Annual retainer per non-employee director, percentage paid in common stock.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_GreenLoanOptionMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Green loan option.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_GreenLoanOptionMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Green Loan Option [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_GreenLoanOptionMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Green Loan Option [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Other current assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Other Assets, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Assets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">TOTAL</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Assets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccountsReceivableExcludingContractReceivableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accounts receivable&#8212;net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccountsReceivableExcludingContractReceivableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accounts Receivable Excluding Contract Receivable Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccountsReceivableExcludingContractReceivableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Accounts receivable excluding contract receivable current.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCovenantDescription_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Debt instrument covenant description</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCovenantDescription_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Debt Instrument, Covenant Description</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitExcludingDiscontinuedOperations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Income tax provision (benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitExcludingDiscontinuedOperations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income Tax Expense Benefit Excluding Discontinued Operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitExcludingDiscontinuedOperations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Income tax expense (benefit) excluding discontinued operations.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StateAndLocalJurisdictionMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StateAndLocalJurisdictionMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncreasedGrossProfit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Increased gross profit.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncreasedGrossProfit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Increased Gross Profit</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncreasedGrossProfit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Increased gross profit</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">LONG-TERM DEBT</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Diluted earnings (loss) per share</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Earnings per share, diluted</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Diluted earnings (loss) per share</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Earnings Per Share, Diluted</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityAddressPostalZipCode_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Address, Postal Zip Code</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityAddressPostalZipCode_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Address, Postal Zip Code</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilitiesPaymentsDueRollingMaturityAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OwnedDomesticSubsidiariesPercent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Owned Domestic Subsidiaries Percent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OwnedDomesticSubsidiariesPercent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Owned Domestic Subsidiaries Percent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OwnedDomesticSubsidiariesPercent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Owned domestic subsidiaries percent.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Document Fiscal Period Focus</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Document Fiscal Period Focus</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Costs of contract revenues</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Costs of contract revenues</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">COSTS OF CONTRACT REVENUES</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Cost of Goods and Services Sold</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Accounts receivable</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevolvingCreditFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Revolving Credit Facility [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevolvingCreditFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Revolving Credit Facility [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Valuation allowance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Deferred tax assets valuation allowance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PerformanceObligationExpectedToBeRecognizedAsRevenueYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Performance obligation, expected to be recognized as revenue year</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PerformanceObligationExpectedToBeRecognizedAsRevenueYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Performance Obligation Expected To Be Recognized As Revenue Year</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PerformanceObligationExpectedToBeRecognizedAsRevenueYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Performance obligation expected to be recognized as revenue, year.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiability_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Operating Lease, Liability, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiability_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Present value of minimum operating lease payments</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiability_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Lease, Liability</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationNondeductibleExpenseOfficerCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Nondeductible officer compensation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationNondeductibleExpenseOfficerCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income Tax Reconciliation Nondeductible Expense Officer Compensation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationNondeductibleExpenseOfficerCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Income tax reconciliation nondeductible expense officer compensation.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Cash used in financing activities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ConsolidationAndBasisOfAccountingPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ConsolidationAndBasisOfAccountingPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Consolidation And Basis Of Accounting Policy [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ConsolidationAndBasisOfAccountingPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Consolidation and basis of accounting.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AmortizationOfDeferredFinancingCostAndOtherNonCashInterestExpense_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Amortization of deferred financing fees</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AmortizationOfDeferredFinancingCostAndOtherNonCashInterestExpense_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Amortization Of Deferred Financing Cost And Other Non Cash Interest Expense</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AmortizationOfDeferredFinancingCostAndOtherNonCashInterestExpense_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Amortization of deferred financing cost and other non cash interest expense.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementOfFinancialPositionAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityFileNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity File Number</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityFileNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Securities Act File Number</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnSalesOfAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">(Gain) loss on sale of assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnSalesOfAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets for Financial Service Operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnSalesOfAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets for Financial Service Operations, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_LineOfCreditFacilityOptionalIncreaseCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Line of credit facility optional increase capacity</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_LineOfCreditFacilityOptionalIncreaseCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Line Of Credit Facility Optional Increase Capacity</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_LineOfCreditFacilityOptionalIncreaseCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Line of credit facility optional increase capacity.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsIncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule of Discontinued Operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsIncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementOfCashFlowsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueAfterYearFive_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Thereafter</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueAfterYearFive_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCurrentBorrowingCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Availability under credit agreement suppressed</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCurrentBorrowingCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PrivateMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Private [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PrivateMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Private [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PrivateMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Private.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Net unrealized loss on derivatives, tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BuildingAndBuildingImprovementsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Building and Improvements [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BuildingAndBuildingImprovementsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Building and Building Improvements [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Proceeds from issuance of debt</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Proceeds from Issuance of Debt</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Retirement Plans</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Retirement Benefits [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_SegmentGeographicalDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Geographical</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_SegmentGeographicalDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Geographical [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_RangeMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Statistical Measurement</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_RangeMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Statistical Measurement [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementOfStockholdersEquityAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_AuditorLocation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Auditor Location</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_AuditorLocation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Auditor Location</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_VehiclesDozersAndOtherLightOperatingEquipmentAndSystemsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Vehicles, Dozers, And Other Light Operating Equipment And Systems [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_VehiclesDozersAndOtherLightOperatingEquipmentAndSystemsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Vehicles Dozers And Other Light Operating Equipment And Systems [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_VehiclesDozersAndOtherLightOperatingEquipmentAndSystemsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Vehicles, dozers, and other light operating equipment and systems</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SalesRevenueNetMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Sales [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SalesRevenueNetMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Revenue Benchmark [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOperatingLeaseAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTerseLabel">Operating lease liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOperatingLeaseAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating lease liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOperatingLeaseAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Liabilities Operating Lease Assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOperatingLeaseAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Deferred tax liabilities operating lease assets.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeaseCostTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule of Lease Costs</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeaseCostTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueByBalanceSheetGroupingTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule of Fair Value of Fuel Hedge Contracts Balance Sheet Location</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueByBalanceSheetGroupingTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fair Value Measurements</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Awards granted in period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Weighted average remaining contractual term, vested as of December 31, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Exercise of stock options and purchases from employee stock plans</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DomesticRateMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Domestic Rate [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DomesticRateMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Domestic Rate [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DomesticRateMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Domestic rate.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Deferred income taxes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxCreditCarryforwardsResearch_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Research costs</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxCreditCarryforwardsResearch_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Effect of stock options and restricted stock units</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">DEFERRED INCOME TAXES</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RegulatoryIncomeTaxesPolicy_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Income Taxes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RegulatoryIncomeTaxesPolicy_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Regulatory Income Taxes, Policy [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDeductions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Deductions</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDeductions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Revenue</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_TreasuryStockSharesRetired_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Cancellation of treasury stock, shares</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_TreasuryStockSharesRetired_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyDamagesSoughtValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Aggregate demolition surety performance bond</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyDamagesSoughtValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLegalSettlements_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Proceeds from Legal Settlements</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLegalSettlements_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Proceeds from Legal Settlements</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationRevenue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Revenue</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationRevenue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsegmentsAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Subsegments</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsegmentsAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Subsegments [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForCompletedContracts_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Costs and earnings in excess of billings for completed contracts</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForCompletedContracts_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Costs And Earnings In Excess Of Billings For Completed Contracts</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForCompletedContracts_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Costs and earnings in excess of billings for completed contracts.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTotalLabel">Total billings in excess of contract revenues</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Billings in excess of contract revenues</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Contract with Customer, Liability, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyNatureDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Loss Contingency, Nature</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LossContingencyNatureDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CreditFacilityDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Credit Facility</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CreditFacilityDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Credit Facility [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Weighted-average common shares outstanding &#8212; diluted</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Diluted weighted average shares</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">State income tax &#8212; net of federal income tax benefit</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Credit Facility</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Credit Facility [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedShareBasedAwardsOtherThanOptions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedShareBasedAwardsOtherThanOptions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesBalance_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">Beginning Balance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesBalance_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">Ending Balance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesBalance_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirector_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Annual retainer per non-employee director</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirector_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Annual Retainer Per Non Employee Director</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirector_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Annual retainer per non-employee director.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Current Fiscal Year End Date</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Current Fiscal Year End Date</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Net change in cash flow derivative hedges-net of tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTotalLabel">Net unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives-net of tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Net change in cash flow derivative hedges&#8212;net of tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Depreciation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Depreciation, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Depreciation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Depreciation expense</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Depreciation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Depreciation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncreaseDecreaseInCostsInExcessOfBillingsOnUncompletedContractsOrProgramsExpectedToBeCollectedWithinOneYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Contract revenues in excess of billings</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncreaseDecreaseInCostsInExcessOfBillingsOnUncompletedContractsOrProgramsExpectedToBeCollectedWithinOneYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Increase Decrease In Costs In Excess Of Billings On Uncompleted Contracts Or Programs Expected To Be Collected Within One Year</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncreaseDecreaseInCostsInExcessOfBillingsOnUncompletedContractsOrProgramsExpectedToBeCollectedWithinOneYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Increase decrease in costs in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts or programs expected to be collected within one year.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Repurchase of common stock, shares</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">OTHER</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Other Assets, Noncurrent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityAddressAddressLine1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Address, Address Line One</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityAddressAddressLine1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Address, Address Line One</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativesFairValueLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativesFairValueLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToForeignCountriesByGeographicAreaTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Summary of Revenues and Gross Profit from Foreign Project Operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToForeignCountriesByGeographicAreaTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentAnnualReport_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Document Annual Report</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentAnnualReport_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Document Annual Report</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTerseLabel">Reclassification of derivative (gains) losses to earnings&#8212;net of tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Reclassification of derivative (gains) losses to earnings net of tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Supplemental Cash Flow Information</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">INCOME TAX (PROVISION) BENEFIT</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTerseLabel">Income tax (provision) benefit</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Income tax provision from continuing operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income Tax Expense (Benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Borrowings under revolving loans</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Proceeds from Long-Term Lines of Credit</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Weighted average exercise price, forfeited or expired</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Changes in valuation allowance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Income Taxes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ProceedsFromLossOfUseClaim_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">PROCEEDS FROM LOSS OF USE CLAIM</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ProceedsFromLossOfUseClaim_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Proceeds From Loss Of Use Claim</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ProceedsFromLossOfUseClaim_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Proceeds from loss of use claim.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Balance Sheet Location</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Balance Sheet Location [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Other</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Other Accrued Liabilities, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Purchases of property and equipment</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueRemainingPerformanceObligation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Revenue, remaining performance obligation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueRemainingPerformanceObligation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Disaggregation of Revenue [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OutstandingPerformanceBonds_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Outstanding performance bonds</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OutstandingPerformanceBonds_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Outstanding Performance Bonds</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OutstandingPerformanceBonds_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Outstanding performance bonds.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GeographicConcentrationRiskMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GeographicConcentrationRiskMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_AuditorName_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Auditor Name</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_AuditorName_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Auditor Name</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total operating income (loss)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Income (Loss)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardSharesIssuedInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Underlying equity awards issued</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardSharesIssuedInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Additional paid-in capital</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskBenchmarkDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Concentration Risk Benchmark</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskBenchmarkDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityFilerCategory_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Filer Category</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityFilerCategory_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Filer Category</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetStatementOfFinancialPositionExtensibleEnumeration_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Current Reporting Status</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Current Reporting Status</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Inventory, Net, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Inventories</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Inventory, Net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Current state tax expense (benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Inventory, Noncurrent, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">INVENTORIES&#8212;Noncurrent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Inventory, Noncurrent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_IcfrAuditorAttestationFlag_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_IcfrAuditorAttestationFlag_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_HeavyOperatingEquipmentDredgesAndBargesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Heavy Operating Equipment (Dredges And Barges) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_HeavyOperatingEquipmentDredgesAndBargesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Heavy Operating Equipment Dredges And Barges [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_HeavyOperatingEquipmentDredgesAndBargesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Heavy operating equipment (dredges and barges)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_UseOfEquipmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Use of Equipment [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_UseOfEquipmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Use Of Equipment [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_UseOfEquipmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Use of equipment.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableIntrinsicValue1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Aggregate intrinsic value, vested at December 31, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableIntrinsicValue1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_LineOfCreditFacilitySuppressedCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Line of credit facility suppressed capacity</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_LineOfCreditFacilitySuppressedCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Line Of Credit Facility Suppressed capacity,</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_LineOfCreditFacilitySuppressedCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Line of credit facility suppressed capacity.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total equity</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">BALANCE - value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">BALANCE - value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">2023</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentsIncorporatedByReferenceTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Documents Incorporated by Reference</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentsIncorporatedByReferenceTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityTaxIdentificationNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Tax Identification Number</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityTaxIdentificationNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Tax Identification Number</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeitedInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Options forfeited</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeitedInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Common stock-$.0001 par value; 90,000 authorized, 66,188 and 65,746 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Common Stock, Value, Issued</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ConsolidationItemsAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Consolidation Items</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ConsolidationItemsAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Consolidation Items [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accumulated retained earnings</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangesInUnrecognizedTaxBenefits_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Changes in unrecognized tax benefits</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangesInUnrecognizedTaxBenefits_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income Tax Reconciliation Changes In Unrecognized Tax Benefits</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangesInUnrecognizedTaxBenefits_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Income tax reconciliation, changes in unrecognized tax benefits</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EquipmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating Equipment [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EquipmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Equipment [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Equity Components</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Equity Components [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Cash Equivalents</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Prepaid Expense, Current, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Prepaid expenses</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Prepaid Expense, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeasesAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Leases [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accounts payable and accrued expenses</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityEmergingGrowthCompany_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Emerging Growth Company</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityEmergingGrowthCompany_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Emerging Growth Company</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingExpensesAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">OPERATING EXPENSES:</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingExpensesAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Expenses [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermCompletedContractsOrPrograms_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Completed contracts</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermCompletedContractsOrPrograms_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accounts Receivable Billed For Long Term Completed Contracts Or Programs</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermCompletedContractsOrPrograms_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Accounts receivable billed for long term completed contracts or programs.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeSwapTypeFixedPrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fixed price range</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeSwapTypeFixedPrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Derivative, Swap Type, Fixed Price</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Vested at December 31, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Current federal tax expense (benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule of Accounts Receivable</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationAdjustmentToDeferredTaxDepreciation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Adjustment to deferred tax depreciation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationAdjustmentToDeferredTaxDepreciation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income Tax Reconciliation Adjustment To Deferred Tax Depreciation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationAdjustmentToDeferredTaxDepreciation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Income tax reconciliation adjustment to deferred tax depreciation.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Voluntary Filers</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Voluntary Filers</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Deferred federal tax expense (benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CompensationAndRetirementDisclosureAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Retirement Benefits [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentTransitionReport_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Document Transition Report</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentTransitionReport_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Document Transition Report</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsValuationAllowance_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Valuation allowance for net operating loss carryforwards</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsValuationAllowance_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxDomesticAndForeignTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Income (Loss) before Income Tax from Domestic and Foreign Operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxDomesticAndForeignTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">2024</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Weighted-average grant-date fair value, granted</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ForeignMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Foreign [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ForeignMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Foreign [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ForeignMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Foreign.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total other expense</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Nonoperating Income (Expense)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedExpectedToVest_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Options expected to vest at December 31, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedExpectedToVest_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Expected To Vest</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedExpectedToVest_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, nonvested, expected to vest.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Commitments and Contingencies</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Weighted average exercise price, exercised</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesForeign_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Foreign operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesForeign_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Deferred state tax expense (benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_EnergyDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Energy</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_EnergyDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Energy [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Other comprehensive income (loss)-net of tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total other comprehensive income (loss)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Amortization of deferred financing fees</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Net income (loss)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">NET INCOME (LOSS)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTotalLabel">Net income (loss)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Net income</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating lease liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Lease, Liability, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueHedgeLiabilitiesAtFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fair value hedge liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueHedgeLiabilitiesAtFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Value Hedge Liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Taxes paid on settlement of vested share awards</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_TaxesPayableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Taxes Payable, Current, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_TaxesPayableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Income and other taxes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_TaxesPayableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Taxes Payable, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Revolving credit facility, maturity date</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfNonvestedRestrictedStockUnitsActivityTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Summary of Non-Vested Restricted Stock Units</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfNonvestedRestrictedStockUnitsActivityTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Maturities of Long-Term Debt</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardExercisePeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Exercise period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardExercisePeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Exercise Period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardExercisePeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, exercise period.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityRegistrantName_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Registrant Name</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityRegistrantName_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Registrant Name</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Gross decreases &#8212; expirations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Cash and cash equivalents</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Earnings Per Share</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Earnings Per Share [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Maturity date</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Debt Instrument, Maturity Date</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Share-based compensation expense</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForContractsInProgress_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Costs and earnings in excess of billings for contracts in progress</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForContractsInProgress_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Costs And Earnings In Excess Of Billings For Contracts In Progress</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForContractsInProgress_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Costs and earnings in excess of billings for contracts in progress.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementOfIncomeAndComprehensiveIncomeAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Property and equipment &#8212; net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT&#8212;Net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Property, Plant and Equipment, Net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardTypeAndPlanNameDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Award Type</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardTypeAndPlanNameDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Award Type [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Statement [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Statement [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Share-based compensation, value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_NonQualifiedStockOptionsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Non Qualified Stock Options (NQSO) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_NonQualifiedStockOptionsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Non Qualified Stock Options [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_NonQualifiedStockOptionsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Non-qualified stock options.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Income (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Loss on discontinued operations, net of income taxes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_Security12bTitle_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Title of 12(b) Security</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_Security12bTitle_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Title of 12(b) Security</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccruedInsuranceCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Insurance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccruedInsuranceCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accrued Insurance, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Common Stock [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Common Stock [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeNotionalAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Derivative notional amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeNotionalAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Derivative, Notional Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">OPERATING ACTIVITIES:</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EquityComponentDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Equity Component</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EquityComponentDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Equity Component [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">CONTRACT REVENUES</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Contract revenues</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityAddressStateOrProvince_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Address, State or Province</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityAddressStateOrProvince_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Address, State or Province</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Non-Employee Directors [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Non Employee Directors [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Non-employee directors.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">2026</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_StatementGeographicalAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Geographical</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_StatementGeographicalAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Geographical [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationBeforeIncomeTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Loss before income taxes from discontinued operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationBeforeIncomeTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentType_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Document Type</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentType_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Document Type</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsDomestic_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Federal NOLs and interest limitations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsDomestic_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_MaximumCovenantPercentageOfUndrawnAvailabilityOfAmendedCreditAgreement_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Maximum covenant percentage of undrawn availability of amended credit agreement</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_MaximumCovenantPercentageOfUndrawnAvailabilityOfAmendedCreditAgreement_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Maximum Covenant Percentage of Undrawn Availability of Amended Credit Agreement</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_MaximumCovenantPercentageOfUndrawnAvailabilityOfAmendedCreditAgreement_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Maximum covenant percentage of undrawn availability of amended credit agreement.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationTaxCreditsResearch_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Research and development tax credits</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationTaxCreditsResearch_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReceivablesAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Receivables [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DailyLIBORRateMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Daily LIBOR Rate [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DailyLIBORRateMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Daily L I B O R Rate [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DailyLIBORRateMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Daily LIBOR Rate.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityShellCompany_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Shell Company</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityShellCompany_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Shell Company</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Hedging Instruments</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssetsAndLiabilitiesNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Other noncurrent assets and liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssetsAndLiabilitiesNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities, Net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Increase (Decrease) in Inventories, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Inventories</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Increase (Decrease) in Inventories</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringAndNonrecurringBasisLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringAndNonrecurringBasisLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsAccruedLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accrued liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsAccruedLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Proceeds from sale of historical environmental and infrastructure business</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringAndNonrecurringBasisTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringAndNonrecurringBasisTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_SecurityExchangeName_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Security Exchange Name</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_SecurityExchangeName_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Security Exchange Name</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableGross_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Accounts receivable, gross</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableGross_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationProvisionForLossGainOnDisposalBeforeIncomeTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Loss on disposal of assets held for sale</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationProvisionForLossGainOnDisposalBeforeIncomeTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, before Income Tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Cash provided by operating activities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedPeriodForRecognition1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Total unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average period of recognition</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedPeriodForRecognition1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Weighted average remaining contractual term, outstanding at December 31, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ForeignCurrencyExchangeHedgeContractsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Foreign currency exchange hedge contracts.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ForeignCurrencyExchangeHedgeContractsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Foreign Currency Exchange Hedge Contracts [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ForeignCurrencyExchangeHedgeContractsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Foreign Currency Exchange Hedge Contracts [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PerformanceObligationsExcludeFromDredgingBacklog_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Performance obligations exclude from dredging backlog</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PerformanceObligationsExcludeFromDredgingBacklog_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Performance Obligations Exclude From Dredging Backlog</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PerformanceObligationsExcludeFromDredgingBacklog_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Performance obligations exclude from dredging backlog.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Amount related to shares used for tax withholding obligations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseCost_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating lease costs</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseCost_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Lease, Cost</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_BillingsInExcessOfCostsAndEarningsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Billings In Excess Of Costs And Earnings [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_BillingsInExcessOfCostsAndEarningsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Billings In Excess Of Costs And Earnings [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_BillingsInExcessOfCostsAndEarningsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Billings in excess of costs and earnings.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestPayableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Interest</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestPayableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Interest Payable, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityMaturityTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule of Maturity Analysis of Operating Lease Liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityMaturityTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsRollForwardTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsRollForwardTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule Of Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OtherCurrentAndNoncurrentAssetsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Other Current and Noncurrent Assets [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OtherCurrentAndNoncurrentAssetsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Other Current And Noncurrent Assets [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OtherCurrentAndNoncurrentAssetsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Other current and noncurrent assets.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TreasuryStockAtCost_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Treasury stock, at cost</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TreasuryStockAtCost_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Treasury Stock at Cost</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TreasuryStockAtCost_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Treasury stock, at cost.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationStockOptionsActivityTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Summary of Stock Option Activity</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationStockOptionsActivityTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Recent Accounting Pronouncements</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReceivablesPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accounts Receivable</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReceivablesPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Receivable [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Common stock, shares outstanding</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_FineForViolation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fine for violation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_FineForViolation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fine For Violation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_FineForViolation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Fine for violation.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Level 2 [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">INVESTING ACTIVITIES:</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_GreenLoanAdvanceRatesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Green loan advance rates.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_GreenLoanAdvanceRatesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Green Loan Advance Rates [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_GreenLoanAdvanceRatesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Green Loan Advance Rates [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_EstimatedUsefulLivesByClassOfAssetsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Estimated Useful Lives By Class Of Assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_EstimatedUsefulLivesByClassOfAssetsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Estimated Useful Lives By Class Of Assets Table [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_EstimatedUsefulLivesByClassOfAssetsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Estimated useful lives by class of assets.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Gross increases &#8212; current period tax positions</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Commitments and Contingencies</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Common stock, shares issued</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Common Stock, Shares, Issued</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableByReceivableTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Receivable Type</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableByReceivableTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Receivable Type [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_VariableRateDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Variable Rate</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_VariableRateDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Variable Rate [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Change in fair value of derivatives&#8212;net of tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_MinimumMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Minimum [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_MinimumMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Minimum [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SegmentDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Segments</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SegmentDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Segments [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating loss carryforwards expiration year</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Year</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Operating loss carryforwards expiration year.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total accrued expenses</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accrued expenses</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accrued Liabilities, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Debt Instrument</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Debt Instrument [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">EQUITY:</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Treasury Stock [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Treasury Stock [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueAfterOneYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Construction Contractor, Receivable, Excluding Contract Retainage, after Year One, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueAfterOneYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Long-term contract revenues in excess of billings</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueAfterOneYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Construction Contractor, Receivable, Excluding Contract Retainage, after Year One</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Segments</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Segments [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Current foreign tax expense (benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeituresWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Weighted-average grant-date fair value, forfeited</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeituresWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Award Type</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Award Type [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReceivableTypeDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Receivable</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReceivableTypeDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Receivable [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValueExpectedToVest_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Weighted-average grant-date fair value, expected to vest at December 31, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValueExpectedToVest_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Expected To Vest</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValueExpectedToVest_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, nonvested, weighted average grant date fair value, expected to vest.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermContractsOrProgramsInProgress_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Contracts in progress</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermContractsOrProgramsInProgress_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accounts Receivable Billed For Long Term Contracts Or Programs In Progress</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermContractsOrProgramsInProgress_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Accounts receivable billed for long term contracts or programs in progress.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fair value of debt</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CapitalDredgingForeignMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Capital-Foreign [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CapitalDredgingForeignMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Capital Dredging Foreign [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CapitalDredgingForeignMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Capital dredging - Foreign.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ImpairmentOrDisposalOfLongLivedAssetsPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Long-Lived Assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ImpairmentOrDisposalOfLongLivedAssetsPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Other income (loss)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Other Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Other expense</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationsAndDisposalGroupsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpenseAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">OTHER EXPENSE:</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpenseAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Minimum lease payments</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitFromContinuingAndDiscontinuedOperationsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule of Income tax Provision (Benefit)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitFromContinuingAndDiscontinuedOperationsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit From Continuing And Discontinued Operations Table [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitFromContinuingAndDiscontinuedOperationsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Schedule of components of income tax expense benefit from continuing and discontinued operations.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Gross decreases &#8212; tax positions in prior period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PercentageOfFairValueOfReportingUnitInExcessOfCarryingValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Percentage of fair value of reporting unit in excess of carrying value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PercentageOfFairValueOfReportingUnitInExcessOfCarryingValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Percentage of Fair Value of Reporting Unit in Excess of Carrying Value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PercentageOfFairValueOfReportingUnitInExcessOfCarryingValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Percentage of fair value of reporting unit in excess of carrying value.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationTaxEffectOfDiscontinuedOperation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTerseLabel">Income tax benefit</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationTaxEffectOfDiscontinuedOperation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Income tax benefit from discontinued operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationTaxEffectOfDiscontinuedOperation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ClassificationOfCurrentAssetsAndLiabilitiesPoliciesTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Classification of Current Assets and Liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ClassificationOfCurrentAssetsAndLiabilitiesPoliciesTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Classification Of Current Assets And Liabilities Policies [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ClassificationOfCurrentAssetsAndLiabilitiesPoliciesTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Classification of current assets and liabilities.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityCentralIndexKey_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Central Index Key</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityCentralIndexKey_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Central Index Key</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_StateAndLocalGovernmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">State and Local Government [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_StateAndLocalGovernmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">State And Local Government [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_StateAndLocalGovernmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">State and local government.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_MajorCustomersAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Customer</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_MajorCustomersAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Customer [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedCashEquivalents_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Restricted Cash Equivalents, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedCashEquivalents_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Restricted cash included in other long-term assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedCashEquivalents_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Restricted Cash Equivalents</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Accumulated depreciation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncurrentAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Long-lived assets, net book value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncurrentAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Lived Assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ConsolidationItemsDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Consolidation Items</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ConsolidationItemsDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Consolidation Items [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAvailableForGrant_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, number of shares available for grant</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAvailableForGrant_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Share-Based Compensation</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_MinimumFixedChargeCoverageRatioPerCovenant_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio per covenant</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_MinimumFixedChargeCoverageRatioPerCovenant_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio per Covenant</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_MinimumFixedChargeCoverageRatioPerCovenant_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio per covenant.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">General and Administrative Expense, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">General and Administrative Expense</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">Weighted average exercise price outstanding as of January 1, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">Weighted average exercise price outstanding as of December 31, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Deferred financing fees</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Debt Issuance Costs, Net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDisclosuresAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeaseCost_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total lease cost</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeaseCost_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lease, Cost</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining new operating lease assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows provided by operating activities:</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ScheduleOfValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ScheduleOfValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accumulated Retained Earnings (Deficit) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Retained Earnings [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total income (loss) before income</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Total income (loss) before income</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeForwardPrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fixed price range</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeForwardPrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Derivative, Forward Price</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_NameOfMajorCustomerDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Customer</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_NameOfMajorCustomerDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Customer [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Loss related to the retirement of asset</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SecuredOvernightFinancingRateSofrOvernightIndexSwapRateMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">SOFR [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SecuredOvernightFinancingRateSofrOvernightIndexSwapRateMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueOneYearOrLess_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Current portion of contract revenues in excess of billings</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueOneYearOrLess_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Contract revenues in excess of billings</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueOneYearOrLess_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Construction Contractor, Receivable, Excluding Contract Retainage, Year One</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Beginning Balance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Total property and equipment</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Thereafter</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Term Debt, Maturity, after Year Five</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TwoThousandTwentyNineNotesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">2029 Notes [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TwoThousandTwentyNineNotesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Two Thousand Twenty Nine Notes [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TwoThousandTwentyNineNotesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">2029 Notes.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_EnvironmentalAndInfrastructureSegmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Environmental and Infrastructure Segment [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_EnvironmentalAndInfrastructureSegmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Environmental And Infrastructure Segment [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_EnvironmentalAndInfrastructureSegmentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Environmental and infrastructure segment.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total accounts receivable&#8212;net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityInteractiveDataCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Interactive Data Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityInteractiveDataCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Interactive Data Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityPublicFloat_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Public Float</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityPublicFloat_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Public Float</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating equipment excluded from property and equipment held for sale</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Letters of credit outstanding</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_EightPercentSeniorNotesDueInTwoThousandTwentyTwoMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">8.000% Senior Notes Due in 2022 [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_EightPercentSeniorNotesDueInTwoThousandTwentyTwoMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Eight Percent Senior Notes Due In Two Thousand Twenty Two [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_EightPercentSeniorNotesDueInTwoThousandTwentyTwoMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Eight percent senior notes due in two thousand twenty two.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Costs And Earnings In Excess Of Billings [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Costs And Earnings In Excess Of Billings [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Costs and earnings in excess of billings.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashFlowNoncashInvestingAndFinancingActivitiesDisclosureAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashFlowNoncashInvestingAndFinancingActivitiesDisclosureAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsLimitationsOnUse_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating loss carryforwards, limitations on use</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsLimitationsOnUse_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Loss Carryforwards, Limitations on Use</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_MiddleEastMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Middle East [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_MiddleEastMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Middle East [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">2023</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsForeign_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Foreign NOLs</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsForeign_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DredgingMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Dredging [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DredgingMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Dredging [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DredgingMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Dredging.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsValueIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Vesting of restricted stock units, including impact of shares withheld for taxes, value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsValueIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Vesting Of Restricted Stock Units Value Including Impact Of Shares Withheld For Taxes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsValueIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Vesting of restricted stock units value including impact of shares withheld for taxes.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_LocalPhoneNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Local Phone Number</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_LocalPhoneNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Local Phone Number</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">U.S. federal statutory income tax rate</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Commitments and contingencies.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">Unrecognized tax benefits &#8212; January 1</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">Unrecognized tax benefits &#8212; December 31,</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Unrecognized Tax Benefits</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_InterestPaidNetOfCashReceived_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Cash paid for interest</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_InterestPaidNetOfCashReceived_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Interest Paid Net Of Cash Received</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_InterestPaidNetOfCashReceived_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Interest paid net of cash received.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccruedContractReservesLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Contract reserves</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccruedContractReservesLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accrued Contract Reserves Liabilities Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccruedContractReservesLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Accrued contract reserves liabilities current.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Computations for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingPeriod1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Vesting period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingPeriod1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AdditionalAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirector_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Additional annual retainer paid to non-employee director</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AdditionalAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirector_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Additional Annual Retainer Paid To Non Employee Director</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AdditionalAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirector_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Additional annual retainer paid to non employee director.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtDisclosureAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Debt Disclosure [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TypeOfCustomerMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Type of Customer [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TypeOfCustomerMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Type Of Customer [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TypeOfCustomerMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Type of customer.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsIndefinitely_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Operating loss carryforwards indefinitely</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsIndefinitely_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Operating Loss Carryforwards indefinitely</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsIndefinitely_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Operating loss carryforwards indefinitely.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_MaintenanceDredgingMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Maintenance [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_MaintenanceDredgingMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Maintenance Dredging [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_MaintenanceDredgingMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Maintenance dredging.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Summary of Type of Work and Customer, Contract Revenues</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">OTHER</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Other Liabilities, Noncurrent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilityStatementOfFinancialPositionExtensibleEnumeration_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TypeOfWorkMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Type of Work [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TypeOfWorkMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Type Of Work [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TypeOfWorkMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Type of work.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">Options outstanding as of December 31, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">Options outstanding as of January 1, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebt_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Long term debt</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebt_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Term Debt</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">BALANCE - shares</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">BALANCE - shares</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Shares, Outstanding</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityRemainingBorrowingCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Letter of credit remaining borrowing capacity</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityRemainingBorrowingCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Prepaid expenses and other current assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_SupplementalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Supplemental Information Related to Leases</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_SupplementalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Supplemental Information Related To Leases Table [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_SupplementalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Supplemental information related to leases.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CustomerConcentrationRiskMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Customer Concentration Risk [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CustomerConcentrationRiskMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Customer Concentration Risk [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel">Outstanding as of December 31, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel">Outstanding as of January 1, 2022</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentNameDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Debt Instrument, Name</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentNameDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentFiscalYearFocus_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Document Fiscal Year Focus</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_DocumentFiscalYearFocus_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Document Fiscal Year Focus</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestAccrued_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestAccrued_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Interest and penalties recorded</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestAccrued_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebt_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Repayments of debt</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebt_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Repayments of Debt</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalizedContractCostAccumulatedAmortization_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Amortization on pre-contract and pre-construction costs</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CapitalizedContractCostAccumulatedAmortization_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Capitalized Contract Cost, Accumulated Amortization</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingRights_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Vesting rights</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingRights_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearTwo_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">2024</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearTwo_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Basic earnings (loss) per share</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Earnings per share, basic</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Basic earnings (loss) per share</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Earnings Per Share, Basic</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Repayments of revolving loans</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Repayments of Long-Term Lines of Credit</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">ASSETS</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Assets [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GrossProfit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">GROSS PROFIT</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GrossProfit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Gross Profit</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDebtInstrumentsTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule of Long-Term Debt</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDebtInstrumentsTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Debt instrument, face amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Debt Instrument, Face Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Interest expense&#8212;net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_CrudeOilMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Crude Oil [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_CrudeOilMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Crude Oil [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Long-Lived Tangible Asset</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Concentration Risk Benchmark</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DerivativeUnderlyingHedgePercent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Derivative underlying hedge percent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DerivativeUnderlyingHedgePercent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Derivative Underlying Hedge Percent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DerivativeUnderlyingHedgePercent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Derivative underlying hedge percent.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquityAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">LIABILITIES AND EQUITY</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquityAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LandMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Land [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LandMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Land [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Income Taxes Paid, Net, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Cash paid for income taxes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income Taxes Paid, Net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Property, Plant and Equipment</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxAuthorityAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Income Tax Authority</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxAuthorityAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income Tax Authority [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total deferred tax assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProfitLoss_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Net income (loss)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProfitLoss_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProfitLoss_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Net income</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProfitLoss_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ScheduleOfAdditionalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Schedule of Additional Information Related to Leases</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ScheduleOfAdditionalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule Of Additional Information Related To Leases Table [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_ScheduleOfAdditionalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Schedule of additional information related to leases.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetsCurrentAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">CURRENT ASSETS:</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetsCurrentAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Assets, Current [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_BeachNourishmentDredgingMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Coastal Protection [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_BeachNourishmentDredgingMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Beach Nourishment Dredging [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_BeachNourishmentDredgingMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Beach nourishment dredging.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_TreasuryStockRetiredCostMethodAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Cancellation of treasury stock, value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_TreasuryStockRetiredCostMethodAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCash_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Annual retainer per non-employee director, percentage paid in cash</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCash_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Annual Retainer Per Non Employee Director Percentage Paid In Cash</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCash_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Annual retainer per non-employee director, percentage paid in cash.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Other liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementsFairValueHierarchyDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementsFairValueHierarchyDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_BillingsForContractsInProgress_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Amounts billed</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_BillingsForContractsInProgress_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Billings For Contracts In Progress</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_BillingsForContractsInProgress_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Billings for contracts in progress.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Gross increases &#8212; tax positions in prior period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanEmployerDiscretionaryContributionAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Expense for matching and discretionary contributions</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanEmployerDiscretionaryContributionAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PayablesAndAccrualsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Payables and Accruals [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Changes in assets and liabilities:</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LeaseCostAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lease, Cost [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AllowanceForCreditLossMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AllowanceForCreditLossMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LinesOfCreditCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Revolving credit facility</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LinesOfCreditCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Line of Credit, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesDomestic_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Domestic operations</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesDomestic_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_CoverAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Cover [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeNonmonetaryNotionalAmountVolume_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeNonmonetaryNotionalAmountVolume_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Concentration risk percentage</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Concentration Risk, Percentage</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ProductsAndServicesDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Product and Service</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ProductsAndServicesDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Product and Service [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">2027</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Options vested</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Commitments And Contingencies [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Commitments And Contingencies [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Commitments and contingencies.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermLineOfCredit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Revolving credit facility</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermLineOfCredit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Term Line of Credit, Noncurrent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_MaximumMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Maximum [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_MaximumMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Maximum [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccruedFuelHedgeContractsLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Fuel hedge contracts</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccruedFuelHedgeContractsLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accrued Fuel Hedge Contracts Liabilities Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AccruedFuelHedgeContractsLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Accrued fuel hedge contracts liabilities current.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Cash used in investing activities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Furniture and Fixtures [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Furniture and Fixtures [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Exercised</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Exercise of stock options and purchases from employee stock purchase plan, shares</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_WarrantyPeriods_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Warranty periods</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_WarrantyPeriods_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Warranty Periods</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_WarrantyPeriods_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Warranty periods.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TwoThousandSevenLongTermIncentivePlanMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TwoThousandSevenLongTermIncentivePlanMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Two Thousand Seven Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TwoThousandSevenLongTermIncentivePlanMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Two thousand seven long-term incentive plan.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UseOfEstimates_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Use of Estimates</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UseOfEstimates_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentBasisSpreadOnVariableRate1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentBasisSpreadOnVariableRate1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedTotalLabel">Total deferred tax liabilities</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesIssuedForServices_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Shares of common stock received by employee directors</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesIssuedForServices_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accounts Receivable [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accounts Receivable [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Exercise of stock options and purchases from employee stock purchase plan, value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableAggregateIntrinsicValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableAggregateIntrinsicValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Useful life</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Contributes to various multiemployer pension plans</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Defined Contribution Plan, Cost</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TwoThousandSeventeenLongTermIncentivePlanMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TwoThousandSeventeenLongTermIncentivePlanMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Two Thousand Seventeen Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_TwoThousandSeventeenLongTermIncentivePlanMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Two thousand seventeen long-term incentive plan.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueHedgeAssetsAtFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel">Fair value hedge assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueHedgeAssetsAtFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Asset derivatives</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueHedgeAssetsAtFairValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Fair Value Hedge Assets</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ForeignCountryMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Foreign Tax Authority [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ForeignCountryMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Foreign Tax Authority [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Common stock, shares authorized</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Common Stock, Shares Authorized</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesDepreciationAndAmortization_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">Depreciation and amortization</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesDepreciationAndAmortization_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Deferred Tax Liabilities Depreciation And Amortization</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesDepreciationAndAmortization_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Deferred tax liabilities, depreciation and amortization</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CivilPenalty_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Civil penalty</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CivilPenalty_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Civil Penalty</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CivilPenalty_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Civil penalty.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_QuantityOfOilSpill_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Quantity of oil spill</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_QuantityOfOilSpill_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Quantity Of Oil Spill</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_QuantityOfOilSpill_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Quantity of oil spill.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_TradingSymbol_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Trading Symbol</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_TradingSymbol_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Trading Symbol</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Adjustments Reclassified from Accumulated Balances Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Earnings</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CapitalDredgingUSMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Capital-U.S. [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CapitalDredgingUSMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Capital Dredging U S [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CapitalDredgingUSMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Capital dredging - U.S.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Defined Contribution Plan [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Defined Contribution Plan [Table]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedGainLossNetCashFlowHedgeParentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accumulated Gain Loss Net Cash Flow Hedge Parent [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccumulatedGainLossNetCashFlowHedgeParentMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PotentialLiabilityForCriminalMatters_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Potential liability for criminal matters</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PotentialLiabilityForCriminalMatters_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Potential Liability For Criminal Matters</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PotentialLiabilityForCriminalMatters_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Potential liability for criminal matters.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_TitleOfIndividualWithRelationshipToEntityDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Title of Individual</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_TitleOfIndividualWithRelationshipToEntityDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Title of Individual [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_LongTermDebtCurrentAndNonCurrentExcludingEquipmentNotes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_LongTermDebtCurrentAndNonCurrentExcludingEquipmentNotes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long Term Debt Current And Non Current Excluding Equipment Notes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_LongTermDebtCurrentAndNonCurrentExcludingEquipmentNotes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Long term debt current and non current excluding equipment notes</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Balance Sheet Location</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Balance Sheet Location [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Comprehensive income (loss)</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Proceeds from dispositions of property and equipment</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel">Accounts Payable, Current, Total</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Accounts payable</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Accounts Payable, Current</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PlanNameAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Plan Name</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PlanNameAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Plan Name [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_TitleOfIndividualAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Title of Individual</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_TitleOfIndividualAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Title of Individual [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskTypeDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Concentration Risk Type</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskTypeDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Concentration Risk Type [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsForContractsInProgress_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Costs and earnings for contracts in progress</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsForContractsInProgress_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Costs And Earnings For Contracts In Progress</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_CostsAndEarningsForContractsInProgress_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Costs and earnings for contracts in progress.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Tax provision at statutory U.S. federal income tax rate</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTypeDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Long-Lived Tangible Asset</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTypeDomain_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Common stock, par value</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_NumberOfReportableSegmentsWithGoodwill_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Number of reportable segment with goodwill</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_NumberOfReportableSegmentsWithGoodwill_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Number Of Reportable Segments With Goodwill</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_NumberOfReportableSegmentsWithGoodwill_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Number of reportable segments with goodwill.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel">(GAIN) LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS&#8212;Net</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Revenue from contract with customer line items.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Options granted</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Property and Equipment</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Weighted average exercise price, granted</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowanceOfDeferredTaxAssetsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ValuationAllowanceOfDeferredTaxAssetsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Long-Term Debt</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Long-Term Debt [Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Debt Instrument [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Debt Instrument [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Stock options and restricted stock, excluded from computation of earnings per share</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AdditionalPercentageOfAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirectorInCommonStock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Additional percentage of annual retainer paid to non-employee director in common stock</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AdditionalPercentageOfAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirectorInCommonStock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Additional Percentage Of Annual Retainer Paid To Non Employee Director In Common Stock</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_AdditionalPercentageOfAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirectorInCommonStock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Additional percentage of annual retainer paid to non employee director in common stock.</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PercentageOfPerformanceObligationToBeRecognizedAsRevenue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel">Percentage of performance obligation to be recognized as revenue</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PercentageOfPerformanceObligationToBeRecognizedAsRevenue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label">Percentage Of Performance Obligation To Be Recognized As Revenue</link:label>
    <link:label xml:lang="en-US" xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gldd_PercentageOfPerformanceObligationToBeRecognizedAsRevenue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation">Percentage of performance obligation to be recognized as revenue.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipByIncomeStatementLocationByDerivativeInstrumentRiskTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipByIncomeStatementLocationByDerivativeInstrumentRiskTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityAddressCityOrTown" xlink:to="dei_EntityAddressCityOrTown_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_InterestMarginApplicableRate" xlink:to="gldd_InterestMarginApplicableRate_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueNetAssetLiability" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueNetAssetLiability_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DomesticCountryMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_DomesticCountryMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalizedContractCostGross" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalizedContractCostGross_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_AmendmentFlag" xlink:to="dei_AmendmentFlag_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationAmount" xlink:to="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationAmount_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_Goodwill" xlink:to="us-gaap_Goodwill_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerTable" xlink:to="gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLeaseAssets" xlink:to="gldd_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLeaseAssets_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsStateAndLocal" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsStateAndLocal_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock" xlink:to="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_RevenueValueRemainingFromOutstandingPerformanceBonds" xlink:to="gldd_RevenueValueRemainingFromOutstandingPerformanceBonds_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityUndiscountedExcessAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityUndiscountedExcessAmount_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsDiscontinuedOperationsExtraordinaryItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitContinuingOperationsDiscontinuedOperationsExtraordinaryItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_MultiemployerPlanPensionSignificantEmployerContributionUnderCollectiveBargainingArrangementToAllParticipatingEmployerContributionsPercentage" xlink:to="us-gaap_MultiemployerPlanPensionSignificantEmployerContributionUnderCollectiveBargainingArrangementToAllParticipatingEmployerContributionsPercentage_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsGoodwillPolicy" xlink:to="us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsGoodwillPolicy_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StatementTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_StatementTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SubsegmentsDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_SubsegmentsDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_RevenueAndCostRecognitionOnContractsPoliciesTextBlock" xlink:to="gldd_RevenueAndCostRecognitionOnContractsPoliciesTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_FederalGovernmentAgenciesMember" xlink:to="gldd_FederalGovernmentAgenciesMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeasePayments" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeasePayments_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NumberOfOperatingSegments" xlink:to="us-gaap_NumberOfOperatingSegments_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LondonInterbankOfferedRateLIBORMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_LondonInterbankOfferedRateLIBORMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_FederalGovernmentMember" xlink:to="gldd_FederalGovernmentMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RevenueRemainingPerformanceObligationExpectedTimingOfSatisfactionYear1" xlink:to="us-gaap_RevenueRemainingPerformanceObligationExpectedTimingOfSatisfactionYear1_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_AuditorFirmId" xlink:to="dei_AuditorFirmId_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConstructionContractorReceivableRetainage" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConstructionContractorReceivableRetainage_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermContractsOrPrograms" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermContractsOrPrograms_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxAuthorityDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxAuthorityDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SelfInsuranceReservePolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_SelfInsuranceReservePolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_NumberOfSponsored401KPlans" xlink:to="gldd_NumberOfSponsored401KPlans_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxCreditCarryforwards" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxCreditCarryforwards_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromDilutedWeightedAverageCommonSharesOutstanding" xlink:to="gldd_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromDilutedWeightedAverageCommonSharesOutstanding_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriod" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriod_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_HedgingRelationshipDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_HedgingRelationshipDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_ProductOrServiceAxis" xlink:to="srt_ProductOrServiceAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeasesTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeasesTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_IndemnificationCommitmentMember" xlink:to="gldd_IndemnificationCommitmentMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByTypeAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesShareBasedCompensation" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesShareBasedCompensation_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity" xlink:to="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InventoryPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_InventoryPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PlanNameDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_PlanNameDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_TypeOfCostGoodOrServiceExtensibleList" xlink:to="us-gaap_TypeOfCostGoodOrServiceExtensibleList_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValuesDerivativesBalanceSheetLocationByDerivativeContractTypeByHedgingDesignationTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValuesDerivativesBalanceSheetLocationByDerivativeContractTypeByHedgingDesignationTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesAdditions" xlink:to="gldd_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesAdditions_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredForeignIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredForeignIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityIncorporationStateCountryCode" xlink:to="dei_EntityIncorporationStateCountryCode_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeStatementAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeStatementAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationOtherAdjustments" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationOtherAdjustments_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_BoardOfDirectorsChairmanMember" xlink:to="srt_BoardOfDirectorsChairmanMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_BidsBondRange" xlink:to="gldd_BidsBondRange_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilities" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilities_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_FuelHedgeContractsMember" xlink:to="gldd_FuelHedgeContractsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwards" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwards_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree" xlink:to="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LossContingenciesByNatureOfContingencyAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_LossContingenciesByNatureOfContingencyAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PaymentOfFinancingAndStockIssuanceCosts" xlink:to="us-gaap_PaymentOfFinancingAndStockIssuanceCosts_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CostsInExcessOfBillingsAndBillingsInExcessOfCostsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_CostsInExcessOfBillingsAndBillingsInExcessOfCostsTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable" xlink:to="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsSharesIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes" xlink:to="gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsSharesIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShortTermLeaseCost" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShortTermLeaseCost_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesDisclosureTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_EnergyAxis" xlink:to="srt_EnergyAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageDiscountRatePercent" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageDiscountRatePercent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_TypeOfRevenueExtensibleList" xlink:to="us-gaap_TypeOfRevenueExtensibleList_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_VariableRateAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_VariableRateAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntitySmallBusiness" xlink:to="dei_EntitySmallBusiness_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NumberOfReportableSegments" xlink:to="us-gaap_NumberOfReportableSegments_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationShareBasedCompensationExcessTaxBenefitAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationShareBasedCompensationExcessTaxBenefitAmount_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureLineItems" xlink:to="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByHedgingRelationshipAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AssetsCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_AssetsCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SeniorNotes" xlink:to="us-gaap_SeniorNotes_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredStateTaxRate" xlink:to="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredStateTaxRate_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic" xlink:to="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_EmployeesAndDirectorsMember" xlink:to="gldd_EmployeesAndDirectorsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_CityAreaCode" xlink:to="dei_CityAreaCode_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingIntrinsicValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingIntrinsicValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsDisclosureTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsSharebasedPaymentsAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsSharebasedPaymentsAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossGainsReclassifiedToEarningsFromChangesInFairValueOfDerivativesNetOfCashSettlementsAndTaxes" xlink:to="gldd_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossGainsReclassifiedToEarningsFromChangesInFairValueOfDerivativesNetOfCashSettlementsAndTaxes_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_Liabilities" xlink:to="us-gaap_Liabilities_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate" xlink:to="dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTable" xlink:to="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_RiversLakesMember" xlink:to="gldd_RiversLakesMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanDisclosureLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanDisclosureLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_ScheduleOfFairValuesOfFinancialInstrumentsAndNonfinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredTableTextBlock" xlink:to="gldd_ScheduleOfFairValuesOfFinancialInstrumentsAndNonfinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_RangeAxis" xlink:to="srt_RangeAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCommonStock" xlink:to="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCommonStock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_GreenLoanOptionMember" xlink:to="gldd_GreenLoanOptionMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_Assets" xlink:to="us-gaap_Assets_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_AccountsReceivableExcludingContractReceivableCurrent" xlink:to="gldd_AccountsReceivableExcludingContractReceivableCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCovenantDescription" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCovenantDescription_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitExcludingDiscontinuedOperations" xlink:to="gldd_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitExcludingDiscontinuedOperations_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StateAndLocalJurisdictionMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_StateAndLocalJurisdictionMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_IncreasedGrossProfit" xlink:to="gldd_IncreasedGrossProfit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted" xlink:to="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityAddressPostalZipCode" xlink:to="dei_EntityAddressPostalZipCode_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilitiesPaymentsDueRollingMaturityAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilitiesPaymentsDueRollingMaturityAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_OwnedDomesticSubsidiariesPercent" xlink:to="gldd_OwnedDomesticSubsidiariesPercent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus" xlink:to="dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold" xlink:to="us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RevolvingCreditFacilityMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_RevolvingCreditFacilityMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_PerformanceObligationExpectedToBeRecognizedAsRevenueYear" xlink:to="gldd_PerformanceObligationExpectedToBeRecognizedAsRevenueYear_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiability" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiability_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationNondeductibleExpenseOfficerCompensation" xlink:to="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationNondeductibleExpenseOfficerCompensation_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_ConsolidationAndBasisOfAccountingPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="gldd_ConsolidationAndBasisOfAccountingPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_AmortizationOfDeferredFinancingCostAndOtherNonCashInterestExpense" xlink:to="gldd_AmortizationOfDeferredFinancingCostAndOtherNonCashInterestExpense_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StatementOfFinancialPositionAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_StatementOfFinancialPositionAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityFileNumber" xlink:to="dei_EntityFileNumber_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnSalesOfAssets" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnSalesOfAssets_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_LineOfCreditFacilityOptionalIncreaseCapacity" xlink:to="gldd_LineOfCreditFacilityOptionalIncreaseCapacity_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsIncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsIncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StatementOfCashFlowsAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_StatementOfCashFlowsAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueAfterYearFive" xlink:to="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueAfterYearFive_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCurrentBorrowingCapacity" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCurrentBorrowingCapacity_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_PrivateMember" xlink:to="gldd_PrivateMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationTax_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BuildingAndBuildingImprovementsMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_BuildingAndBuildingImprovementsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsDisclosureTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesTypeAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_SegmentGeographicalDomain" xlink:to="srt_SegmentGeographicalDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_RangeMember" xlink:to="srt_RangeMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StatementOfStockholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_StatementOfStockholdersEquityAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_AuditorLocation" xlink:to="dei_AuditorLocation_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_VehiclesDozersAndOtherLightOperatingEquipmentAndSystemsMember" xlink:to="gldd_VehiclesDozersAndOtherLightOperatingEquipmentAndSystemsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SalesRevenueNetMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_SalesRevenueNetMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOperatingLeaseAssets" xlink:to="gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOperatingLeaseAssets_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LeaseCostTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_LeaseCostTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueByBalanceSheetGroupingTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueByBalanceSheetGroupingTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriod" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriod_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm1" xlink:to="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm1_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_DomesticRateMember" xlink:to="gldd_DomesticRateMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxCreditCarryforwardsResearch" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxCreditCarryforwardsResearch_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment" xlink:to="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RegulatoryIncomeTaxesPolicy" xlink:to="us-gaap_RegulatoryIncomeTaxesPolicy_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDeductions" xlink:to="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDeductions_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_TreasuryStockSharesRetired" xlink:to="us-gaap_TreasuryStockSharesRetired_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LossContingencyDamagesSoughtValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_LossContingencyDamagesSoughtValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLegalSettlements" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLegalSettlements_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationRevenue" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationRevenue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SubsegmentsAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_SubsegmentsAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForCompletedContracts" xlink:to="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForCompletedContracts_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LossContingencyNatureDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_LossContingencyNatureDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CreditFacilityDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_CreditFacilityDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding" xlink:to="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedShareBasedAwardsOtherThanOptions" xlink:to="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedShareBasedAwardsOtherThanOptions_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesBalance" xlink:to="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesBalance_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirector" xlink:to="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirector_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate" xlink:to="dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_Depreciation" xlink:to="us-gaap_Depreciation_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_IncreaseDecreaseInCostsInExcessOfBillingsOnUncompletedContractsOrProgramsExpectedToBeCollectedWithinOneYear" xlink:to="gldd_IncreaseDecreaseInCostsInExcessOfBillingsOnUncompletedContractsOrProgramsExpectedToBeCollectedWithinOneYear_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations" xlink:to="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityAddressAddressLine1" xlink:to="dei_EntityAddressAddressLine1_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativesFairValueLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativesFairValueLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToForeignCountriesByGeographicAreaTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToForeignCountriesByGeographicAreaTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_DocumentAnnualReport" xlink:to="dei_DocumentAnnualReport_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_ProceedsFromLossOfUseClaim" xlink:to="gldd_ProceedsFromLossOfUseClaim_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:to="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RevenueRemainingPerformanceObligation" xlink:to="us-gaap_RevenueRemainingPerformanceObligation_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_OutstandingPerformanceBonds" xlink:to="gldd_OutstandingPerformanceBonds_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GeographicConcentrationRiskMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_GeographicConcentrationRiskMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_AuditorName" xlink:to="dei_AuditorName_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardSharesIssuedInPeriod" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardSharesIssuedInPeriod_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock" xlink:to="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskBenchmarkDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskBenchmarkDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityFilerCategory" xlink:to="dei_EntityFilerCategory_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetStatementOfFinancialPositionExtensibleEnumeration" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetStatementOfFinancialPositionExtensibleEnumeration_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_OptionIndexedToIssuersEquityTypeDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus" xlink:to="dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InventoryNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_InventoryNet_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:to="us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InventoryNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_InventoryNoncurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_IcfrAuditorAttestationFlag" xlink:to="dei_IcfrAuditorAttestationFlag_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_HeavyOperatingEquipmentDredgesAndBargesMember" xlink:to="gldd_HeavyOperatingEquipmentDredgesAndBargesMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_UseOfEquipmentMember" xlink:to="gldd_UseOfEquipmentMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableIntrinsicValue1" xlink:to="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableIntrinsicValue1_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_LineOfCreditFacilitySuppressedCapacity" xlink:to="gldd_LineOfCreditFacilitySuppressedCapacity_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_DocumentsIncorporatedByReferenceTextBlock" xlink:to="dei_DocumentsIncorporatedByReferenceTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityTaxIdentificationNumber" xlink:to="dei_EntityTaxIdentificationNumber_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeitedInPeriod" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeitedInPeriod_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CommonStockValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_CommonStockValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_ConsolidationItemsAxis" xlink:to="srt_ConsolidationItemsAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit" xlink:to="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangesInUnrecognizedTaxBenefits" xlink:to="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangesInUnrecognizedTaxBenefits_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EquipmentMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_EquipmentMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LeasesAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_LeasesAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityEmergingGrowthCompany" xlink:to="dei_EntityEmergingGrowthCompany_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingExpensesAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingExpensesAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermCompletedContractsOrPrograms" xlink:to="gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermCompletedContractsOrPrograms_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeSwapTypeFixedPrice" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeSwapTypeFixedPrice_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableNumber" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableNumber_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:to="us-gaap_CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationAdjustmentToDeferredTaxDepreciation" xlink:to="gldd_IncomeTaxReconciliationAdjustmentToDeferredTaxDepreciation_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers" xlink:to="dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CompensationAndRetirementDisclosureAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_CompensationAndRetirementDisclosureAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_DocumentTransitionReport" xlink:to="dei_DocumentTransitionReport_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsValuationAllowance" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsValuationAllowance_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxDomesticAndForeignTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxDomesticAndForeignTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_ForeignMember" xlink:to="gldd_ForeignMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedExpectedToVest" xlink:to="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedExpectedToVest_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesForeign" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesForeign_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:to="dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_EnergyDomain" xlink:to="srt_EnergyDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts" xlink:to="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCosts_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueHedgeLiabilitiesAtFairValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueHedgeLiabilitiesAtFairValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation" xlink:to="us-gaap_PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_TaxesPayableCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_TaxesPayableCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfNonvestedRestrictedStockUnitsActivityTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfNonvestedRestrictedStockUnitsActivityTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardExercisePeriod" xlink:to="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardExercisePeriod_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityRegistrantName" xlink:to="dei_EntityRegistrantName_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations" xlink:to="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDate" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDate_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForContractsInProgress" xlink:to="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsForContractsInProgress_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StatementOfIncomeAndComprehensiveIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_StatementOfIncomeAndComprehensiveIncomeAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardTypeAndPlanNameDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardTypeAndPlanNameDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StatementLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_StatementLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_NonQualifiedStockOptionsMember" xlink:to="gldd_NonQualifiedStockOptionsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_Security12bTitle" xlink:to="dei_Security12bTitle_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccruedInsuranceCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccruedInsuranceCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CommonStockMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_CommonStockMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeNotionalAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeNotionalAmount_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EquityComponentDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_EquityComponentDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax" xlink:to="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityAddressStateOrProvince" xlink:to="dei_EntityAddressStateOrProvince_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember" xlink:to="gldd_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour" xlink:to="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_StatementGeographicalAxis" xlink:to="srt_StatementGeographicalAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationBeforeIncomeTax" xlink:to="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationBeforeIncomeTax_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect" xlink:to="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_DocumentType" xlink:to="dei_DocumentType_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsDomestic" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsDomestic_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_MaximumCovenantPercentageOfUndrawnAvailabilityOfAmendedCreditAgreement" xlink:to="gldd_MaximumCovenantPercentageOfUndrawnAvailabilityOfAmendedCreditAgreement_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationTaxCreditsResearch" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationTaxCreditsResearch_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ReceivablesAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_ReceivablesAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_DailyLIBORRateMember" xlink:to="gldd_DailyLIBORRateMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityShellCompany" xlink:to="dei_EntityShellCompany_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssetsAndLiabilitiesNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentAssetsAndLiabilitiesNet_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringAndNonrecurringBasisLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringAndNonrecurringBasisLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsAccruedLiabilities" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsAccruedLiabilities_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringAndNonrecurringBasisTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringAndNonrecurringBasisTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_SecurityExchangeName" xlink:to="dei_SecurityExchangeName_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableGross" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableGross_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationProvisionForLossGainOnDisposalBeforeIncomeTax" xlink:to="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationProvisionForLossGainOnDisposalBeforeIncomeTax_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedPeriodForRecognition1" xlink:to="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedPeriodForRecognition1_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm2" xlink:to="us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm2_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_ForeignCurrencyExchangeHedgeContractsMember" xlink:to="gldd_ForeignCurrencyExchangeHedgeContractsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_PerformanceObligationsExcludeFromDredgingBacklog" xlink:to="gldd_PerformanceObligationsExcludeFromDredgingBacklog_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation" xlink:to="us-gaap_AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseCost" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseCost_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_BillingsInExcessOfCostsAndEarningsMember" xlink:to="gldd_BillingsInExcessOfCostsAndEarningsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InterestPayableCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_InterestPayableCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityMaturityTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityMaturityTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsRollForwardTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsRollForwardTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_OtherCurrentAndNoncurrentAssetsMember" xlink:to="gldd_OtherCurrentAndNoncurrentAssetsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_TreasuryStockAtCost" xlink:to="gldd_TreasuryStockAtCost_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationStockOptionsActivityTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationStockOptionsActivityTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ReceivablesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ReceivablesPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:to="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_FineForViolation" xlink:to="gldd_FineForViolation_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_GreenLoanAdvanceRatesMember" xlink:to="gldd_GreenLoanAdvanceRatesMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_EstimatedUsefulLivesByClassOfAssetsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="gldd_EstimatedUsefulLivesByClassOfAssetsTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions" xlink:to="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies" xlink:to="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued" xlink:to="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableByReceivableTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivableByReceivableTypeAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_VariableRateDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_VariableRateDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_MinimumMember" xlink:to="srt_MinimumMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SegmentDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_SegmentDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationYear" xlink:to="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationYear_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueAfterOneYear" xlink:to="us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueAfterOneYear_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:to="us-gaap_CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeituresWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeituresWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ReceivableTypeDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_ReceivableTypeDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValueExpectedToVest" xlink:to="gldd_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValueExpectedToVest_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermContractsOrProgramsInProgress" xlink:to="gldd_AccountsReceivableBilledForLongTermContractsOrProgramsInProgress_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_CapitalDredgingForeignMember" xlink:to="gldd_CapitalDredgingForeignMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ImpairmentOrDisposalOfLongLivedAssetsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ImpairmentOrDisposalOfLongLivedAssetsPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationsAndDisposalGroupsAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationsAndDisposalGroupsAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpenseAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpenseAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue" xlink:to="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_ScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitFromContinuingAndDiscontinuedOperationsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="gldd_ScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitFromContinuingAndDiscontinuedOperationsTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions" xlink:to="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_PercentageOfFairValueOfReportingUnitInExcessOfCarryingValue" xlink:to="gldd_PercentageOfFairValueOfReportingUnitInExcessOfCarryingValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationTaxEffectOfDiscontinuedOperation" xlink:to="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationTaxEffectOfDiscontinuedOperation_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_ClassificationOfCurrentAssetsAndLiabilitiesPoliciesTextBlock" xlink:to="gldd_ClassificationOfCurrentAssetsAndLiabilitiesPoliciesTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityCentralIndexKey" xlink:to="dei_EntityCentralIndexKey_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_StateAndLocalGovernmentMember" xlink:to="gldd_StateAndLocalGovernmentMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_MajorCustomersAxis" xlink:to="srt_MajorCustomersAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RestrictedCashEquivalents" xlink:to="us-gaap_RestrictedCashEquivalents_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NoncurrentAssets" xlink:to="us-gaap_NoncurrentAssets_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_ConsolidationItemsDomain" xlink:to="srt_ConsolidationItemsDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAvailableForGrant" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAvailableForGrant_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_MinimumFixedChargeCoverageRatioPerCovenant" xlink:to="gldd_MinimumFixedChargeCoverageRatioPerCovenant_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDisclosuresAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDisclosuresAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LeaseCost" xlink:to="us-gaap_LeaseCost_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability" xlink:to="us-gaap_RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_ScheduleOfValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="srt_ScheduleOfValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeForwardPrice" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeForwardPrice_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_NameOfMajorCustomerDomain" xlink:to="srt_NameOfMajorCustomerDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SecuredOvernightFinancingRateSofrOvernightIndexSwapRateMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_SecuredOvernightFinancingRateSofrOvernightIndexSwapRateMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueOneYearOrLess" xlink:to="us-gaap_ContractReceivableDueOneYearOrLess_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_TwoThousandTwentyNineNotesMember" xlink:to="gldd_TwoThousandTwentyNineNotesMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_EnvironmentalAndInfrastructureSegmentMember" xlink:to="gldd_EnvironmentalAndInfrastructureSegmentMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNet_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityInteractiveDataCurrent" xlink:to="dei_EntityInteractiveDataCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityPublicFloat" xlink:to="dei_EntityPublicFloat_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_EightPercentSeniorNotesDueInTwoThousandTwentyTwoMember" xlink:to="gldd_EightPercentSeniorNotesDueInTwoThousandTwentyTwoMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsMember" xlink:to="gldd_CostsAndEarningsInExcessOfBillingsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CashFlowNoncashInvestingAndFinancingActivitiesDisclosureAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_CashFlowNoncashInvestingAndFinancingActivitiesDisclosureAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsLimitationsOnUse" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsLimitationsOnUse_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_MiddleEastMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_MiddleEastMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths" xlink:to="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsForeign" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsForeign_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_DredgingMember" xlink:to="gldd_DredgingMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsValueIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes" xlink:to="gldd_VestingOfRestrictedStockUnitsValueIncludingImpactOfSharesWithheldForTaxes_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_LocalPhoneNumber" xlink:to="dei_LocalPhoneNumber_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate" xlink:to="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesLineItems" xlink:to="gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits" xlink:to="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_InterestPaidNetOfCashReceived" xlink:to="gldd_InterestPaidNetOfCashReceived_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_AccruedContractReservesLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:to="gldd_AccruedContractReservesLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingPeriod1" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingPeriod1_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_AdditionalAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirector" xlink:to="gldd_AdditionalAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirector_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtDisclosureAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtDisclosureAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_TypeOfCustomerMember" xlink:to="gldd_TypeOfCustomerMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsIndefinitely" xlink:to="gldd_OperatingLossCarryforwardsIndefinitely_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_MaintenanceDredgingMember" xlink:to="gldd_MaintenanceDredgingMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilityStatementOfFinancialPositionExtensibleEnumeration" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilityStatementOfFinancialPositionExtensibleEnumeration_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_TypeOfWorkMember" xlink:to="gldd_TypeOfWorkMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebt" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebt_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SharesOutstanding" xlink:to="us-gaap_SharesOutstanding_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityRemainingBorrowingCapacity" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityRemainingBorrowingCapacity_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_SupplementalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock" xlink:to="gldd_SupplementalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CustomerConcentrationRiskMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_CustomerConcentrationRiskMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentNameDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentNameDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_DocumentFiscalYearFocus" xlink:to="dei_DocumentFiscalYearFocus_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestAccrued" xlink:to="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestAccrued_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebt" xlink:to="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfDebt_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CapitalizedContractCostAccumulatedAmortization" xlink:to="us-gaap_CapitalizedContractCostAccumulatedAmortization_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingRights" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingRights_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearTwo" xlink:to="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearTwo_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic" xlink:to="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit" xlink:to="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AssetsAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_AssetsAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GrossProfit" xlink:to="us-gaap_GrossProfit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDebtInstrumentsTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDebtInstrumentsTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_CrudeOilMember" xlink:to="srt_CrudeOilMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_DerivativeUnderlyingHedgePercent" xlink:to="gldd_DerivativeUnderlyingHedgePercent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquityAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LandMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_LandMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxAuthorityAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxAuthorityAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNet_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProfitLoss" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProfitLoss_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_ScheduleOfAdditionalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock" xlink:to="gldd_ScheduleOfAdditionalInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AssetsCurrentAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_AssetsCurrentAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_BeachNourishmentDredgingMember" xlink:to="gldd_BeachNourishmentDredgingMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_TreasuryStockRetiredCostMethodAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_TreasuryStockRetiredCostMethodAmount_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCash" xlink:to="gldd_AnnualRetainerPerNonEmployeeDirectorPercentagePaidInCash_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementsFairValueHierarchyDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementsFairValueHierarchyDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_BillingsForContractsInProgress" xlink:to="gldd_BillingsForContractsInProgress_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions" xlink:to="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanEmployerDiscretionaryContributionAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanEmployerDiscretionaryContributionAmount_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PayablesAndAccrualsAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_PayablesAndAccrualsAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LeaseCostAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_LeaseCostAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AllowanceForCreditLossMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_AllowanceForCreditLossMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LinesOfCreditCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_LinesOfCreditCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesDomestic" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesDomestic_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_CoverAbstract" xlink:to="dei_CoverAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeNonmonetaryNotionalAmountVolume" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeNonmonetaryNotionalAmountVolume_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_ProductsAndServicesDomain" xlink:to="srt_ProductsAndServicesDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive" xlink:to="us-gaap_LesseeOperatingLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriod" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriod_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesTable" xlink:to="gldd_CommitmentsAndContingenciesTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermLineOfCredit" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermLineOfCredit_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_MaximumMember" xlink:to="srt_MaximumMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_AccruedFuelHedgeContractsLiabilitiesCurrent" xlink:to="gldd_AccruedFuelHedgeContractsLiabilitiesCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_WarrantyPeriods" xlink:to="gldd_WarrantyPeriods_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_TwoThousandSevenLongTermIncentivePlanMember" xlink:to="gldd_TwoThousandSevenLongTermIncentivePlanMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_UseOfEstimates" xlink:to="us-gaap_UseOfEstimates_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentBasisSpreadOnVariableRate1" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentBasisSpreadOnVariableRate1_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesIssuedForServices" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesIssuedForServices_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableAggregateIntrinsicValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableAggregateIntrinsicValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized" xlink:to="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_TwoThousandSeventeenLongTermIncentivePlanMember" xlink:to="gldd_TwoThousandSeventeenLongTermIncentivePlanMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueHedgeAssetsAtFairValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueHedgeAssetsAtFairValue_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ForeignCountryMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_ForeignCountryMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized" xlink:to="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesDepreciationAndAmortization" xlink:to="gldd_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesDepreciationAndAmortization_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_CivilPenalty" xlink:to="gldd_CivilPenalty_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_QuantityOfOilSpill" xlink:to="gldd_QuantityOfOilSpill_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_TradingSymbol" xlink:to="dei_TradingSymbol_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ReclassificationOutOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_CapitalDredgingUSMember" xlink:to="gldd_CapitalDredgingUSMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanTable_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccumulatedGainLossNetCashFlowHedgeParentMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccumulatedGainLossNetCashFlowHedgeParentMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_PotentialLiabilityForCriminalMatters" xlink:to="gldd_PotentialLiabilityForCriminalMatters_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsAbstract" xlink:to="srt_ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_TitleOfIndividualWithRelationshipToEntityDomain" xlink:to="srt_TitleOfIndividualWithRelationshipToEntityDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_LongTermDebtCurrentAndNonCurrentExcludingEquipmentNotes" xlink:to="gldd_LongTermDebtCurrentAndNonCurrentExcludingEquipmentNotes_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax" xlink:to="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PlanNameAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_PlanNameAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_TitleOfIndividualAxis" xlink:to="srt_TitleOfIndividualAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskTypeDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskTypeDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_CostsAndEarningsForContractsInProgress" xlink:to="gldd_CostsAndEarningsForContractsInProgress_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTypeDomain" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTypeDomain_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare" xlink:to="us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_NumberOfReportableSegmentsWithGoodwill" xlink:to="gldd_NumberOfReportableSegmentsWithGoodwill_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer" xlink:to="dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerLineItems" xlink:to="gldd_RevenueFromContractWithCustomerLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriod" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriod_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ValuationAllowanceOfDeferredTaxAssetsMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_ValuationAllowanceOfDeferredTaxAssetsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_AdditionalPercentageOfAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirectorInCommonStock" xlink:to="gldd_AdditionalPercentageOfAnnualRetainerPaidToNonEmployeeDirectorInCommonStock_lbl"/>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gldd_PercentageOfPerformanceObligationToBeRecognizedAsRevenue" xlink:to="gldd_PercentageOfPerformanceObligationToBeRecognizedAsRevenue_lbl"/>
  </link:labelLink>
</link:linkbase>
