Drainage Foreman/ Assistant Superintendent

About the role

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for a Drainage Foreman/Assistant Superintendent on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir in Palm Beach County, Florida. This project marks the largest contract in the Jacksonville District’s history, valued at $2.87 billion. Thalle will oversee the construction of a 17.75-mile embankment dam and associated structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate field crews consisting of 10–20 employees.
• Plan and direct daily drainage and underground utility construction activities.
• Perform and oversee grading, excavation, trenching, and pipe installation operations.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, profiles, and utility plans.
• Utilize pipe lasers and grade control equipment to ensure proper line and grade during installation.
• Perform field layout and verification using TOPCON equipment and related survey technologies.
• Coverd labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to maintain project schedules.
• Ensure installation of storm drainage systems, culverts, manholes, catch basins, and related infrastructure according to project specifications.
• Maintain accuracy of daily reports, production tracking, and project documentation.
• Train, mentor, and develop crew members to improve productivity and safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and project-specific safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction, drainage installation, underground utilities, or related infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing and supervising crews of 10–20 employees.
• Strong hands-on experience with grading, excavation, and drainage construction.
• Extensive knowledge of pipe installation methods, utility construction practices, and earthwork operations.
• Ability to use pipe lasers and grade control equipment.
• Experience operating and utilizing TOPCON layout and positioning equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, utility profiles, and construction documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 Certification required.

Schedule

Not specified.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Benefits

Includes Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more!

Location

South Bay, FL