Underground Utilities Foreman – Civil Construction (Vehicle)

Blackline Civil; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided vehicle

Extended health and benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Blackline Civil Inc. is seeking an experienced Underground Foreman to lead field crews in Alberta, installing water, sanitary, and storm systems.

This hands-on leadership role oversees daily site activities, coordinates crews and equipment, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification. The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in underground civil construction, a proven foreman track record, and strong skills in reading drawings, trenching, bedding, backfill, and compaction.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in underground civil construction.
• Proven foreman or lead hand on underground crews.
• Ability to read engineered drawings and grades.
• Experience with water, storm, and sanitary installation.
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5; Class 3 considered an asset).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise underground utility crews in day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to meet production targets.
• Install water, sanitary, and storm systems to line and grade.
• Read and interpret drawings, grades, and specifications.
• Oversee trenching, shoring, backfill, and compaction activities.
• Enforce and promote a strong safety culture on all sites.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Tools

Laser grade systems

GPS grade systems

Job description

Blackline Civil Inc. is seeking an experienced Underground Foreman to lead field crews in Alberta, installing water, sanitary, and storm systems.

This hands-on leadership role oversees daily site activities, coordinates crews and equipment, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification. The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in underground civil construction, a proven foreman track record, and strong skills in reading drawings, trenching, bedding, backfill, and compaction.