Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for a Dewatering 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. 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 nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms. Tully’s 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 www.tullygroup.us 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: Dewatering Foreman/ Assistant Superintendent
Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience.
The Dewatering Foreman/ Assistant Superintendents are responsible for supervising field crews and overseeing the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of dewatering systems. This combines hands-on field leadership with assistant superintendent responsibilities, including coordinating daily site operations, supporting project execution, maintaining schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of dewatering equipment and groundwater control methods, and the ability to safely manage water and field operations on active construction sites.
Essential Duties and 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
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.
