Field Foreman - Underground Drainage & Pipe

PJ Dick - Trumbull - Lindy; Neville Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group is seeking proven field leaders to manage underground storm drainage and heavy civil construction with a focus on safety and schedule adherence. This full-time, project-based role requires hands-on leadership on outdoor worksites and frequent collaboration with crews and inspectors.

As a working foreman, you will plan daily operations, direct labor and equipment, ensure line and grade accuracy, and maintain production while upholding company standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in underground utility, pipe, drainage, or heavy civil with crew-lead responsibilities.
• Ability to read plans, profiles, specifications, grades, elevations, and basic construction calculations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and work alongside pipe and drainage crews on heavy highway and civil construction projects.
• Plan daily work; assign labor, equipment, tools, and materials; communicate production goals; and adjust operations as field conditions change.
• Interpret construction drawings, profiles, specifications, cut sheets, and utility plans; establish and verify line, grade, elevation, slope, and layout.
• Supervise trench excavation, bedding, pipe installation, jointing, structures, testing, backfill, compaction, dewatering, restoration, and erosion-control activities.
• Coordinate equipment operators, laborers, truck drivers, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, survey personnel, and project supervision.
• Confirm required materials are available and inspect pipe, structures, bedding, and completed work for compliance before cover or backfill.
• Monitor crew productivity and workmanship; track installed quantities, labor hours, equipment usage, deliveries, delays, and field conditions.
• Complete daily reports, time records, material tickets, safety documentation, and other required project records accurately and promptly.
• Identify conflicts involving existing utilities, access, grades, drainage, design, or site conditions and promptly elevate issues to project supervision.
• Protect existing utilities and improvements; maintain an orderly work area; and support traffic-control, environmental, and public-safety requirements.
• Train, coach, and mentor crew members in safe work methods, proper installation practices, equipment awareness, and production expectations.
• Perform hands-on labor and operate small tools or equipment when needed to maintain safe and efficient production.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Safety Responsibilities: Lead by example and enforce company safety policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct daily pre-task planning, toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and crew briefings.
• Inspect excavations, access and egress, spoil placement, protective systems, lifting operations, equipment clearances, and work zones before and during work.
• Ensure proper trench protection, shoring, shielding, sloping, benching, utility-location, atmospheric-testing, fall-protection, and confined-space practices are used when applicable.
• Stop work when unsafe conditions exist and immediately report incidents, near misses, utility strikes, property damage, and environmental concerns. Ensure required personal protective equipment is used and all crew members understand the day's hazards and controls.

Skills

Crew leadership

Plan & schedule

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group is seeking proven field leaders to manage underground storm drainage and heavy civil construction with a focus on safety and schedule adherence. This full-time, project-based role requires hands-on leadership on outdoor worksites and frequent collaboration with crews and inspectors.

As a working foreman, you will plan daily operations, direct labor and equipment, ensure line and grade accuracy, and maintain production while upholding company standards.