Posted 4 months ago
Foreperson - Water/Sewer Infrastructure
@ The Taggart Group of Companies
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Taggart Construction Limited is hiring a full-time Foreperson in Ottawa to lead water and sewer infrastructure crews on civil construction projects. The role covers daily field operations for watermain, sanitary and storm sewer, grading and site servicing, with coordination of crews, equipment and subcontractors. The posting states compensation of $95,000 to $110,000 total annual compensation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead daily field operations for water, sewer, storm and site servicing projects
- Coordinate crews, equipment, materials, inspectors and subcontractors
- Read and interpret drawings, grades and specifications
- Set expectations, coach crew members and maintain site communication
Requirements summary:
- Proven foreperson experience in water and sewer infrastructure construction
- Strong knowledge of watermain, sanitary and storm sewer work
- Safety-first mindset and ability to lead accountable crews
- Valid driver's licence
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
The Taggart Group of Companies
Saved company profile
Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.
Integrity. Quality. Community. Since 1948
Full company description
Integrity. Quality. Community. Since 1948 From assembling land to providing friendly service to loyal tenants, The Taggart Group Of Companies delivers expert leadership in real estate development, planning, design, finance, construction, and management. We develop commercial, residential, and industrial property for our own account and for third party developers. We own, manage, and syndicate commercial and residential investment properties. We enjoy a strong reputation for technical expertise, integrity, and cooperation. The Taggart Group includes five major operating companies - Taggart Construction Limited, Doran Contractors, Tamarack Homes, Tartan and Taggart Realty Management - with a workforce of over 500 employees. The Taggart Group is the largest infrastructure company of its kind in Eastern Ontario. For over 70 years, the depth and breadth of our team has served our clients faithfully.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,975
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 71
- Reported office locations
- 3187 Albion Rd S, Ottawa, ON K1V 8Y3, CA
- Business categories
- Consulting
- Property Management
- Real Estate
- Property Development
- Other recorded names
- The Taggart Group of Companies
- Taggart Group of Companies
- Specialties
- Construction
- Real Estate
- Property Management
- Land Development
- and Home Building
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Integrity. Quality. Community. Since 1948 From assembling land to providing friendly service to loyal tenants, The Taggart Group Of Companies delivers expert leadership in real estate development, planning, design, finance, construction, and management. We develop commercial, residential, and industrial property for our own account and for third party developers. We own, manage, and syndicate commercial and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real Estate |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Specialties | ConstructionReal EstateProperty ManagementLand Developmentand Home Building |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
| View page |
Foreperson, Water & Sewer Infrastructure
Ottawa, ON | Taggart Construction Limited
Build the infrastructure people rely on every day.
Taggart Construction Limited is looking for an experienced Foreperson to lead water and sewer infrastructure crews on civil construction projects across Ottawa. If you know how to run a safe, productive site; keep crews focused; read drawings, grades, and specs; and deliver underground infrastructure work the right way, we want to hear from you.
This role is specifically suited to candidates with hands-on leadership experience in watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and related heavy civil infrastructure work.
What you’ll do:
- Lead daily field operations for water, sewer, storm, site servicing, grading, and roadwork projects.
- Coordinate crews, equipment, materials, inspectors, subcontractors, and project teams.
- Keep work moving safely, efficiently, and to specification.
- Read and interpret drawings, grades, and construction specifications.
- Set clear expectations, coach crew members, and maintain strong site communication.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven Foreperson experience in water and sewer infrastructure construction.
- Strong knowledge of watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, excavation, grading, and site servicing work.
- A safety-first mindset and the ability to lead productive, accountable crews.
- Ability to solve problems quickly and keep projects organized under busy site conditions.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to work across Ottawa-area sites.
Why Taggart?
For more than 75 years, Taggart Construction Limited has helped build the essential infrastructure that supports communities across Eastern Ontario. We offer long-term stability, meaningful work, and the opportunity to lead projects that make a visible impact.
Compensation: $95,000 – $110,000 total annual compensation.
Ready to lead underground infrastructure work in Ottawa? Apply today and help us build what matters.
Accommodation Requests
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please email [email protected].
Thank You for Considering Taggart Construction Limited
We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.