Foreman

Pcgrecruit; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Personnel Consulting Group is seeking an Underground Utilities Foreman to lead civil site work for a long-established family-run contractor. You will manage daily field crews, enforce trench safety, and oversee water, sewer, and storm drainage installations.

This role requires strong leadership, blueprint literacy, and a commitment to safety. You will coordinate equipment, track progress, and ensure OSHA compliance while delivering projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Foreman overseeing underground wet utility construction.
• Blueprint reading, laser/grade control, and excavation safety.
• OSHA trenching/excavation standards, confined space protocols, and toolbox talks.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; ability to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field operations for pipelayers, equipment operators, and laborers.
• Supervise trenching, excavation, shoring, and installation of wet utilities.
• Set pipe grade and alignment using lasers, levels, and civil plans; oversee pipe pressure and testing.
• Enforce OSHA trenching/excavation standards and confined space protocols.
• Coordinate equipment usage, material staging, 811 utility locates, and maintain daily job logs.

Skills

Foreman experience

Blueprint reading

Laser grade control

Excavation safety

Valid driver’s license

Education

OSHA 10/30

Competent Person (Trenching/Excavation)

Confined Space Entry

Job description

The Personnel Consulting Group is seeking a hands-on Underground Utilities Foreman to lead civil site work for a family owned and operated civil contractor that’s been in business for well over a hundred years. In this role, you will manage daily field crews, maintain strict trench safety standards, and oversee the precise installation of water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Crew Leadership: Direct daily field operations for pipelayers, equipment operators, and laborers to hit schedule and production targets.
• Utility Installation: Supervise trenching, excavation, shoring, and installation of wet utilities (water, sewer, storm drain, manholes, catch basins).
• Grade & Quality Control: Set pipe grade and alignment using lasers, levels, and civil plans; oversee pipe pressure and mandala testing.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA trenching/excavation standards, confined space protocols, and lead daily toolbox talks.
• Site Management: Coordinate equipment usage, material staging, 811 utility locates, and maintain daily job logs.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years as a Foreman overseeing underground wet utility construction.
• Technical Skills: Blueprint reading, laser/grade control, and excavation safety.
• Certifications (Preferred): OSHA 10/30, Competent Person (Trenching/Excavation), and Confined Space Entry.
• Requirements: Valid Driver’s License with a clean record; ability to work outdoors in active construction environments.