Underground Utility Foreman

Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

Lead underground wet‑utility projects from mobilization through completion.

Establish daily/weekly production targets and ensure crews meet them.

Coordinate plumbers/pipefitters, operators, laborers, subcontractors, and equipment.

Plan work sequences, manage job pacing, and minimize downtime.

Oversee installation of water mains, fire mains, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, hydrants, valves, vaults, and related systems.

Enforce trench safety, competent‑person requirements, and OSHA standards.

Ensure proper bedding, installation, restraint, backfill, compaction, and grade control.

Review drawings and specifications; communicate field conditions and schedule impacts promptly.

Maintain high workmanship standards while driving production and meeting schedule goals.

Qualifications Qualifications

10+ years of underground wet‑utility or heavy‑civil experience; strong field leadership preferred.

Proven ability to manage crews, equipment, materials, inspections, and daily production.

Strong knowledge of ductile iron, C900/C909, MJ fittings, restraints, valves, hydrants, bedding/backfill, and utility installation practices.

Ability to read plans, understand elevations/grades, and plan work efficiently.

Effective communication with field teams, inspectors, project managers, and general contractors.

Experience with underground utility, site, water/sewer, or fire‑main contractors is highly desirable.