Civil Construction Pipe Foreman

J+M Infrastructure; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J+M Infrastructure, located in Virginia, is seeking qualified candidates for construction sites in Charlottesville and Lynchburg. Candidates should have experience installing water mains, sewer, drainage systems, and more. The role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to operate heavy equipment, and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

A minimum of 6-10 years of relevant experience is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED as a minimum educational requirement. The position involves both supervisory and operational duties.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of work experience in construction.
• Valid driver's license required, CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe site, ensuring the safety of team members.
• Plan, schedule and execute daily tasks for site and crew.
• Meet daily production goals.
• Lead the site while performing operator duties.
• Communicate effectively.

Skills

Calculate, shoot, and set grade elevations

Operate equipment effectively (bulldozers, backhoe, etc.)

Read survey, lay out stakes, read plans and blueprints

Supervise and lead crew

Manage and oversee job site and subcontractors

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

We are looking for qualified candidates to work on our construction sites located in Charlottesville and the Lynchburg, VA area.

Our ideal candidate has experience installing Water mains – Ductile & PVC, Gravity Sewer, Storm Drainage, Conduits & Duct Banks. This candidate must be highly motivated with a strong work ethic, possess a positive can‑do attitude and be willing to get hands dirty and do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Work experience: 6-10 years.

Education Minimum: high school diploma or GED preferred.

Valid drivers license required, CDL preferred.

Skills

• Calculate, shoot, and set grade elevations.
• Calculate volume/cubic yards of material and tonnage for stone.
• Read survey and lay out stakes, read plans and blueprints.
• Operate equipment effectively such as bulldozers, trackhoe, backhoe, loader, skid steer, roller etc.
• Supervise and lead crew.
• Manage and oversee job site and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe site, ensuring the safety of team members at all times.
• Plan, schedule and execute daily tasks for site and crew.
• Meet daily production goals.
• Work as an operator while still leading the site and crew.
• Communicate effectively.
• Be able to pass drug testing as this is a drug‑free workplace.

Other Requirements

• Must be a leader, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Willing to pitch in and get hands dirty doing whatever needs to get done.
• Be highly self‑motivated go‑getter.
• Provide solutions to problems.
• Constantly seek improvement for self and others.
• Experience installing storm drain, water and sewer as well as demolition, clearing, grading, excavation, roadwork and asphalt paving.
• Concrete experience preferred.