Traveling Pool Foreman

Traveling Commercial Pool Foreman

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site | Traveling Territory: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland & Ohio Compensation: $30.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience

About the Role

A well-established commercial construction organization is seeking an experienced Traveling Commercial Pool Foreman to lead field operations on commercial swimming pool construction projects throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Ohio.

This is a hands-on working foreman position for an experienced commercial pool construction professional who can lead a crew, coordinate daily site activities, maintain quality and production standards, and still be willing to pick up a shovel, operate equipment, assist with installation, and jump in wherever the project needs help.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of commercial swimming pool construction experience, understands the various phases and sequencing of commercial pool construction, and has demonstrated the ability to lead crews and keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This position requires significant overnight travel throughout the five-state territory. Candidates must be comfortable being away from home for extended periods and working a Monday–Friday schedule at project locations. Overnight travel is an essential part of this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews performing commercial swimming pool construction.
• Serve as the primary field leader and hands-on working foreman on assigned projects.
• Direct daily field activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plans and specifications.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and daily production activities.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, layouts, and project plans.
• Assist with and oversee site layout, excavation, grading, backfilling, site preparation, and related sitework.
• Oversee and participate in commercial pool construction activities including pool plumbing and piping, forming, reinforcing steel/rebar, concrete-related work, equipment installation, and other applicable phases of construction.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
• Identify field issues and develop practical solutions to keep projects progressing.
• Communicate regularly with Project Managers and company leadership regarding progress, manpower, materials, schedules, and potential problems.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and other trades working on or around the project.
• Maintain an organized, productive, clean, and professional jobsite.
• Monitor project schedules and daily production goals.
• Ensure proper use, care, and maintenance of company tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, time records, production information, and project documentation.
• Conduct and participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and jobsite safety inspections.
• Enforce company safety procedures and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Train, mentor, and develop less-experienced crew members.
• Work alongside the crew and perform physical construction tasks when necessary to keep the project moving.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial swimming pool construction experience.
• Previous experience as a Commercial Pool Foreman, Foreman, Lead Foreman, Lead Installer, Superintendent, or similar field leadership position.
• Strong understanding of commercial swimming pool construction methods, sequencing, and field operations.
• Working knowledge of multiple phases of pool construction, including pool plumbing/piping, concrete, forming, reinforcing steel, excavation/sitework, and equipment installation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, layouts, and project drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop field crews.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and jobsite procedures.
• Strong field problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and company leadership.
• Ability and willingness to perform hands-on construction work as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding construction activities.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Ohio.
• Must be comfortable staying overnight and being away from home for extended periods.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday at project locations, with overnight stays as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience constructing large commercial swimming pools, aquatic facilities, municipal pools, resorts, hotels, schools, universities, recreation facilities, waterparks, or other large-scale aquatic projects.
• Experience with multiple phases of commercial pool construction from site preparation through equipment installation and project completion.
• Experience with PVC piping, commercial pool plumbing, pumps, filtration systems, mechanical equipment, excavation, concrete, rebar, forming, and equipment operation.
• OSHA 30 or other applicable construction safety training.
• Ability to provide a project list or portfolio of commercial swimming pool projects completed or worked on.

Candidates may be asked to provide photographs of previous commercial pool projects along with:

• Project location
• Approximate project size
• Candidate's role on the project
• Construction phases personally performed or supervised

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk and work safely on active construction sites.
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding construction work when required.
• Ability to operate or work around construction equipment and machinery.
• Ability to remain active throughout the workday while supervising and assisting field crews.

Skills

• Commercial Pool Construction
• Swimming Pool Construction
• Aquatic Construction
• Crew Leadership
• Construction Supervision
• Site Management
• Project Coordination
• Resource Coordination
• Blueprint Reading
• Construction Drawings
• Pool Plumbing
• PVC Piping
• Excavation
• Grading
• Site Preparation
• Forming
• Reinforcing Steel / Rebar
• Concrete Work
• Pool Equipment Installation
• Equipment Operation
• Safety Management
• OSHA Safety
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Hands-On Construction

Compensation

$30.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive employee benefits package
• Additional company benefits and programs

Travel Requirements

This is a traveling field position, not a local office or remote position.

Projects are located throughout:

New York | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Maryland | Ohio

Candidates must be willing and able to travel extensively, stay overnight near project locations, and remain away from home for extended periods when required by the project schedule.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is an experienced commercial pool construction professional and field leader who takes ownership of the jobsite.

You should be equally comfortable leading a crew and working alongside one. We're looking for someone who understands that being a foreman means keeping people productive, maintaining quality and safety, solving problems in the field, and doing whatever is reasonably necessary to keep the project moving.

If you have proven commercial swimming pool construction experience, enjoy leading field crews, and are comfortable traveling throughout the region, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today for consideration for the Traveling Commercial Pool Foreman position.

Please send your resume and project list description to Ted Standing Soldier at ted.standingsoldier@gogpac.com or call/text 605-607-6525 to discuss in more detail.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.