Underground Utility Foreman
On-siteCleveland, Ohio, United States or North Royalton, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Lead underground wet-utility projects from mobilization through completion, establishing daily and weekly production targets to ensure crews meet them. Coordinate plumbers, pipefitters, operators, laborers, subcontractors, and equipment while planning work sequences, managing job pacing, and minimizing downtime. Oversee installation of water mains, fire mains, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, hydrants, valves, and vaults, enforcing trench safety, competent-person requirements, and OSHA standards. Ensure proper bedding, installation, restraint, backfill, compaction, and grade control by reviewing drawings and communicating field conditions promptly. Maintain high workmanship standards while driving production and meeting schedule goals.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of underground wet‐utility or heavy‐civil experience
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- strong field leadership
- Experience with underground utility, site, water/sewer, or fire‐main contractors
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