Lead Underground Foreman - Water & Sewer (Growth)

Weinrich Contracting Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

RRSP Program

Boot Allowance

Leadership growth

Job summary

Weinrich Contracting Ltd. is seeking an experienced Underground Foreman to lead our water and sewer crews following earthworks.

This role focuses on safety, production, quality, and day-to-day coordination of underground operations. You will plan daily work, coordinate a crew of excavator operators, pipe layers, and laborers, read drawings and project specs, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality water and sewer installations across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underground water and sewer construction experience.
• Prior Foreman/Lead Hand or senior crew experience.
• Strong knowledge of water, sewer, and storm pipe installation.
• Understanding of line, grade, trench safety, and shoring.
• Ability to plan daily work, coordinate crews, and hit production targets.
• Experience reading drawings, grades, and project specs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Safety-focused with commitment to site safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead underground water and sewer crews, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets.
• Coordinate day-to-day underground operations and project schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Underground leadership

Crew coordination

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Job description

Weinrich Contracting Ltd. is seeking an experienced Underground Foreman to lead our water and sewer crews following earthworks.

This role focuses on safety, production, quality, and day-to-day coordination of underground operations. You will plan daily work, coordinate a crew of excavator operators, pipe layers, and laborers, read drawings and project specs, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality water and sewer installations across projects.