Foreman - Underground Utilities
Underground Utility General Foreman
We are seeking an experienced Underground Utility General Foreman to lead underground wet-utility crews and take full ownership of field production, coordination, and day-to-day execution. This role is for a true field leader-someone who understands underground utility construction, anticipates needs, organizes people and equipment effectively, and drives safe, high-quality production from start to finish.
Position Overview
The General Foreman is responsible for delivering underground wet-utility projects safely, correctly, and on schedule. This includes planning daily work, setting production goals, coordinating manpower and equipment, ensuring materials and inspections are ready when needed, and maintaining accountability across all field personnel. The ideal candidate thinks several steps ahead, identifies obstacles early, and keeps crews productive without compromising safety or workmanship.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.