Environmental Construction Foreman

Hillis-Carnes; Woodbine (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employee stock ownership

Generous paid time off

401k

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates in Woodbine, MD seeks a full-time Environmental Construction Foreman for its Specialty Construction Group. The role focuses on leading field crews in UST/AST installation, removal, and environmental remediation, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and schedule adherence.

The candidate will coordinate labor, equipment, and subcontractors, review plans, and maintain thorough project documentation, working closely with project managers and regulators.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in environmental construction, remediation, UST/AST services.
• Direct UST/AST installation, removal, inspection, and service experience.
• Maryland UST certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to lead field personnel while adhering to safety policies.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crew and coordinate activities for UST/AST installations, removals, and remediation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and Hillis-Carnes safety policies.
• Review plans, permits, and specs prior to mobilization; maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and regulators across all project phases.
• Attend pre-construction and progress meetings; train and mentor field personnel.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Travel willingness

Education

Maryland UST System Certification

OSHA 30-Hour

HAZWOPER

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is a multi-disciplined, ENR Top 500 engineering firm with over 20 offices across the Mid-Atlantic region. With a 35-year history of success, we take pride in our 100% employee-owned ESOP structure, fostering a culture of teamwork, ambition, and professional growth. Our employees drive our success, and we are committed to providing opportunities for advancement.

Full-time Environmental Construction Foreman needed for our Specialty Construction Group based in Woodbine, MD. Candidate must be dependable, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on UST/AST installation, removal, environmental remediation and service experience required.

This position will be responsible for the planning, safety, and execution of environmental remediation and underground/aboveground storage tank (UST/AST) projects. Responsibilities for this position will include leading a field crew, performing and overseeing field crews that perform UST and AST installations, removals, inspections, repairs, and related environmental remediation activities; coordinating labor, equipment, subcontractors, and materials to support project schedules and production goals; ensuring compliance with project requirements, environmental regulations, and Hillis-Carnes safety policies; ensuring quality, productivity, and safety performance; reviewing project plans, permits, and specifications prior to project mobilization; maintaining project documentation including daily field reports, safety records, inspection reports, and equipment logs; and coordinating with project managers, environmental professionals, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies throughout all phases of project execution.

Additional Duties

• Daily interaction with Hillis-Carnes project managers, branch managers, environmental professionals, subcontractors, regulators, and clients regarding project scheduling, logistics, and field operations.
• Coordinate utility clearances, permit requirements, and agency inspections as required for project activities.
• Assist with project planning, estimating, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Order and coordinate equipment, tools, materials, and rental resources needed for project execution.
• Prepare daily reports and project documentation.
• Control project costs to maintain project profitability.
• Attend pre-construction meetings, project progress meetings.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and development of field personnel.
• Support business development efforts by providing field input for project estimates and proposals.

Requirements

• Preferred 5+ years of experience in environmental construction, remediation, and UST/AST services.
• Direct experience with UST and AST installation, removal, inspection, and service work required.
• Current Maryland UST System Technician and/or UST Installer Certification required, or the ability to obtain Maryland UST certification within six months of employment.
• Experience leading field personnel and complying with project requirements, environmental regulations, and project/company safety policies.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state environmental regulations.
• OSHA 30-Hour and/or HAZWOPER certificate and confined space certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel and work out of town (within Mid-Atlantic Region) and occasional weekends on projects as required.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make sound field decisions.
• Perform other duties as required to assist the Specialty Construction Group in running a successful operation.

Hillis-Carnes offers an excellent salary, commensurate with experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, employee stock ownership, generous paid time off, and much more.

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