Embankment Foreman Assistant Superintendent

Thalle Construction Co. Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for an Embankment 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 Districts history valued at $2.87 billion. Thalle will oversee the construction of a 17.75-mile embankment dam and associated structures. This project offers potential Project Team members a valuable opportunity to broaden their professional experience and advance their careers throughout its duration. The CEPP plays a vital role in Everglades restoration aiming to enhance ecosystem health improve water storage and increase resilience to climate change.

Thalle established in 1947 is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office located in Hillsborough NC and a regional office in Alvarado Texas. Thalle currently has active heavy civil construction projects spanning from New York to South Florida to Texas and continuing to expand our geographical footprint. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects incorporates all degrees of civil construction that includes but is not limited to; Conventional Concrete Roller Compacted Concrete and Earthen Dams Navigational Waterway Locks Reservoirs Large Diameter Underground Utilities Treatment Facilities Landfills Site Work Mass Soil & Rock Excavation Coal Ash Closures DOT Highway & Bridge Construction and on demand emergency services etc.

We are a proud representative of The Tully Group (Tully) who was established in 1921 and developed into one of the nations largest privately held family-owned construction firms. Tullys corporate office located in New York City has provided an opportunity to develop and sustain a long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey. Visit for more information.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits including Major Medical Dental Vision Short and Long-Term Disability generous PTO paid company holidays Life Insurance and 401K with a company match and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

Location: South Bay FL

Job Title: Embankment Foreman/ Assistant Superintendent

Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience.

The Embankment Foreman/ Assistant Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing embankment earthwork and fill placement operations. This position requires a hands-on leader with extensive experience in grading fill processing moisture conditioning compaction and quality control testing. The successful candidate will oversee field crews coordinate equipment and production activities and ensure embankment construction is performed safely efficiently and in accordance with project specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews consisting of 1020 employees.
• Plan coordinate and oversee daily embankment grading and earthwork operations.
• Manage fill placement activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Monitor and direct moisture conditioning compaction efforts and material processing operations.
• Review and interpret soil testing results including density testing moisture content testing Proctor reports and gradation reports.
• Coordinate with quality control personnel to ensure embankment construction meets project standards.
• Read and interpret construction drawings specifications grading plans and earthwork requirements.
• Utilize TOPCON equipment and layout systems for field operations and grade control.
• Coordinate equipment labor and materials to maintain production schedules.
• Monitor and manage dewatering operations as necessary to support embankment and earthwork activities.
• Operate and oversee the use of large-diameter pumps and associated dewatering systems.
• Conduct daily safety meetings job hazard analyses and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations company policies and project-specific safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily reports production records and project documentation.
• Train mentor and develop crew members to improve safety quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction earthwork embankment construction or related infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing and supervising crews of 1020 employees.
• Strong hands-on experience with grading fill placement and earthwork operations.
• Knowledge of density testing moisture content testing and embankment quality control procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret Proctor reports gradation reports and soil testing documentation.
• Experience processing and conditioning fill materials to meet project specifications.
• Experience using TOPCON equipment and layout systems.
• Knowledge of dewatering systems and large-diameter pumping equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 Certification required.
• Valid drivers license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk listen and speak clearly on telephone.