Dewatering Foreman/ Assistant Superintendent

Thalle Construction Company•Florida, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a Dewatering Foreman/ Assistant Superintendent for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir in Palm Beach County, Florida. This project is a significant undertaking, valued at $2.87 billion, involving the construction of a 17.75-mile embankment dam and associated structures. This role offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within a vital Everglades restoration project. Thalle Construction, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a broad project scope across the United States. As part of The Tully Group, a large, family-owned construction firm since 1921, Thalle has a long history of successful heavy civil projects. Safety is a top priority at Thalle, and the company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The Dewatering Foreman/ Assistant Superintendent will supervise field crews, oversee dewatering systems installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This role combines hands-on leadership with assistant superintendent duties, including coordinating daily operations, supporting project execution, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of dewatering equipment and groundwater control, and the ability to manage water and field operations safely on active construction sites.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in dewatering, groundwater control, heavy civil construction, or related field operations.
Demonstrated experience supervising and managing field crews of 5–10 employees.
Strong knowledge of electric pumps, vacuum pumps, and hydraulic pumps.
Strong understanding of construction site water management, groundwater control, and dewatering systems.
Ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and dewatering layouts.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
OSHA 30 Certification required.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise field crews in dewatering operations.
Coordinate daily work activities to ensure project schedules and production goals are met.
Install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot dewatering equipment including electric pumps, vacuum pumps, hydraulic pumps, piping systems, and associated components.
Monitor and manage groundwater and surface water conditions on construction sites to support excavation and construction activities.
Oversee the installation and operation of wellpoint systems, deep wells, sump pumps, bypass pumping systems, and other groundwater control methods.
Conduct routine inspections of pumps, piping, discharge systems, and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Identify equipment issues and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and project-specific requirements.
Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and toolbox talks.
Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to maintain project progress.
Maintain accurate records of equipment usage, maintenance activities, water levels, and daily production reports.
Train and mentor crew members on proper operating procedures, safety practices, and equipment maintenance.
Respond to emergency situations and implement corrective actions as necessary to maintain site operations.