Environmental Construction Foreman

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Woodbine (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Employee stock ownership

Generous PTO

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, based in Woodbine, MD, is seeking a Full-time Environmental Construction Foreman for the Specialty Construction Group. The role requires hands-on UST/AST installation, remediation, and field leadership in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in environmental construction, Maryland UST certification (or ability to obtain within six months), a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel in the Mid-Atlantic region, with occasional

Qualifications

• 5+ years in environmental construction/remediation.
• Direct UST/AST installation, removal, inspection and service experience.
• Maryland UST Certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience leading field personnel and ensuring safety/compliance with regulations.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Willingness to travel in Mid-Atlantic region; occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a field crew on UST/AST installation/removal and remediation projects.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and materials to meet schedules.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and Hillis-Carnes safety policies.
• Review project plans, permits, and specs before mobilization.
• Maintain daily field reports, safety records, inspection reports, and equipment logs.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, regulators throughout project.
• Prepare project documentation and assist with training.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety compliance

Travel-ready

Independent worker

Project coordination

Education

Maryland UST System Technician Certification

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

UST Installer Certification (Maryland)

Confined space certification

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.

EOE

Salary: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour