Water/Wastewater Construction Foreman

TOLM GROUP, INC.

WATER/WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

TOLM Group is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Construction Foreman who can lead field crews and successfully execute self-perform water and wastewater construction and oversee subcontractor work. The right candidate will be a hands-on field leader who understands underground utilities, process piping, concrete, equipment installation, excavation, and the sequencing required to safely and efficiently complete water/wastewater projects.

This position reports to the Superintendent and is responsible for directing crews, coordinating manpower and materials, maintaining production, and helping deliver quality work safely, on schedule, and within budget.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• 5 years of water/wastewater construction experience. Non-Negotiable
• Demonstrated Foreman or field crew leadership experience. Non-Negotiable
• Direct field experience with water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, underground utilities, or similar infrastructure. Non-Negotiable
• Experience supervising self-perform construction crews and subcontractors. Non-Negotiable
• Strong working knowledge of excavation, underground piping, mechanical/process piping, concrete, and equipment installation.
• Able to plan daily work, assign manpower, coordinate materials/equipment, and maintain production.
• Able to read and interpret plans, submittals, specifications, GANTT charts, and critical-path schedules. Non-Negotiable
• Understands how field production impacts labor hours, schedule, and job cost and makes cost-conscious decisions.
• Strong knowledge of construction equipment, OSHA requirements, and safe work practices.
• This position requires regular travel and overnight stays at project locations during the workweek.
• Valid driver's license and must be insurable under TOLM's Commercial Auto Liability policy. Non-Negotiable

LEADERSHIP & CHARACTER - NON-NEGOTIABLE

• High character, integrity, ownership, and accountability.
• Leads from the front and earns the respect of field employees.
• Team-first, servant-leadership mindset.
• Able to train, mentor, and develop employees.
• Strong communicator who works effectively with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Problem solver who identifies issues early and helps develop solutions.
• Coachable and willing to coach others.
• Maintains high expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism.
• Models TOLM's “Own it. Fix it. Learn from it.” philosophy and aligns with TOLM's mission, vision, and core values.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment background and drug screening.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

The Foreman should be able to take the Superintendent's plan and turn it into productive field execution. This includes planning and coordinating activities, ordering materials, scheduling manpower, assigning work based on employee skill sets, monitoring progress, maintaining quality, and communicating field conditions and needs to project leadership.

We are looking for someone who understands that being a Foreman is more than directing labor. The Foreman should know:

What are we building? How are we going to build it? What manpower, equipment and materials do we need? Are we meeting production? Are we working safely? Are we on schedule and budget? What barriers need to be removed?

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an opportunity for an experienced Water/Wastewater Foreman to become a key field leader within TOLM Group. The right person will have the opportunity to lead crews, develop employees, improve field performance, and take on increasing responsibility as TOLM continues to grow its water/wastewater construction operations.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer Matched
• 401k – Employer Matched
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays after 60 days of employment
• Company Truck and Phone
• Company Credit Card for Business Expenses
• Bonuses

Drug-Free Workplace Program

TOLM Group maintains a Drug-Free Workplace Program pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 11-14-101 et seq. All TOLM Group employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing as set forth in TOLM Group’s drug and alcohol testing policy. Job applicants must submit to drug testing after receipt of a conditional offer of employment. TOLM Group may use refusal to submit to a drug test or a positive confirmed drug test as a basis for refusing to hire a job applicant. TOLM Group will supply job applicants with a copy of TOLM Group’s written policy on employee drug and alcohol use prior to testing.

TOLM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered equally regardless of whether they share the company's religious beliefs.