Underground Foreman

Weinrich Contracting Ltd.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Canada, Alberta is seeking an experienced Underground Foreman to lead water and sewer crews following earthworks. This key role focuses on ensuring safety, production, and quality in underground operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of water and sewer installations. You will coordinate daily operations and manage a skilled crew. This opportunity offers various perks, including a leadership role with room for growth.

Benefits

Benefits

RRSP Program

Boot Allowance

Leadership role with room to grow

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in underground water and sewer construction.
• Strong knowledge of water, sewer, and storm pipe installation.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, grades, and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead our water and sewer crews following earthworks, ensuring safety, production, and quality.
• Coordinate day-to-day underground operations and work planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

WHMIS & CSTS 2020 (or willing to obtain)

Job description

Overview

UNDERGROUND FOREMAN – Water & Sewer Construction

WCL is looking for an experienced Underground Foreman to lead our water and sewer crews following earthworks. This role is responsible for safety, production, quality, and day-to-day coordination of underground operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead our water and sewer crews following earthworks, ensuring safety, production, and quality.
• Coordinate day-to-day underground operations and work planning.

What You Need

• 5+ years experience in underground water and sewer construction.
• Previous experience as a Foreman, Lead Hand, or senior underground crew member.
• Strong knowledge of water, sewer, and storm pipe installation.
• Solid understanding of line, grade, trench safety, and shoring requirements.
• Ability to plan daily work, coordinate crews, and manage production targets.
• Experience working with excavator operators, pipe layers, topmen, and labourers.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, grades, and project specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Safety-focused with a strong commitment to site safety and compliance.

REQUIRED TICKETS

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• WHMIS & CSTS 2020 (or willing to obtain)

SCHEDULE

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 6 days on / 1 day off

PERKS

• Benefits.
• RRSP Program.
• Boot Allowance.
• Leadership role with room to grow.

If you can lead an underground crew, keep work safe, and deliver quality water and sewer installs, you’ll fit right in at WCL.

We appreciate all applications, but only successful candidates will be contacted.