Foreman - Underground Utilities

6AM City, LLC; Utah; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinkaid Civil Construction is seeking an experienced Foreman – Underground Utilities in Mesa, AZ. This role leads field crews, plans daily activities, coordinates equipment and materials, and ensures work matches project specs and safety standards.

Strong leadership is required to motivate teams across water, sewer, and storm drain installations. The ideal candidate has extensive underground utility installation experience, proven supervision skills, and a solid safety record.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in underground utility construction in heavy civil projects.
• 2+ years in a leadership/supervisory Foreman role.
• Experience installing water, sewer, storm drain, and reclaimed water systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead underground utility crews on heavy civil projects.
• Plan and direct daily field operations to meet production goals.
• Read construction plans and utility profiles; interpret specs and grade stakes.
• Coordinate with superintendents, project managers, engineers, survey crews, and subcontractors.
• Ensure trenching, shoring, bedding, pipe installation, testing, backfill, and restoration meet standards.
• Maintain safety through daily meetings and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Underground utilities

Safety culture

Coordination

Reading plans/drawings

OSHA knowledge

Communication

Tools

GPS grade control

Laser levels

Pipe laser equipment

ADOT/municipal specs

Job description

Job Description

Foreman – Underground Utilities

Location: Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Competitive Salary + Full Benefits Package
Compensation is based on experience, relevant heavy civil construction background, job stability, leadership experience, and overall qualifications.

Join Kinkaid Civil Construction

Kinkaid Civil Construction (KCC) is a growing, family-owned and 100% employee-owned (ESOP) heavy civil contractor headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. We specialize in underground wet utilities, earthwork, and roadway infrastructure while self-performing the majority of our work throughout Arizona and Utah.

Our employee-owners take pride in building critical infrastructure that serves our communities. We believe in safety, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and developing long-term careers for our employees.

Position Summary

Kinkaid Civil Construction is seeking an experienced Foreman – Underground Utilities to lead field crews performing underground utility installation on heavy civil construction projects throughout Arizona. This position is responsible for planning daily work activities, supervising field personnel, coordinating equipment and materials, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience installing underground wet utilities, including water, sewer, and storm drain systems, and is a proven leader who can motivate crews while maintaining Kinkaid's high standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise underground utility crews on heavy civil construction projects.
• Plan, organize, and direct daily field operations to meet production goals and project schedules.
• Read and interpret construction plans, utility profiles, specifications, and grade stakes.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Managers, Project Engineers, survey crews, subcontractors, inspectors, and utility representatives.
• Oversee the installation of water, sewer, storm drain, reclaimed water, and related underground utility systems.
• Ensure proper trenching, shoring, bedding, pipe installation, testing, backfilling, and restoration procedures are followed.
• Verify utility installation meets project specifications, municipal standards, ADOT requirements when applicable, and company quality standards.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, trucking, and subcontractor activities.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and excavation safety requirements.
• Complete daily production reports, equipment logs, safety documentation, and employee time records.
• Identify and resolve field issues while maintaining open communication with project leadership.
• Train, mentor, and develop Lead Men, Equipment Operators, Laborers, and Pipelayers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support successful project completion.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of underground utility construction experience in heavy civil construction.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience as a Foreman, Lead Man, or equivalent supervisory role.
• Extensive experience installing water, sewer, storm drain, and reclaimed water systems.
• Strong understanding of trench safety, excavation methods, utility installation practices, and backfill procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility profiles, specifications, and grade stakes.
• Experience coordinating crews, equipment, subcontractors, and daily production activities.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and safe excavation practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Requirements

• OSHA 30 certification.
• Competent Person – Excavation certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience working on ADOT, municipal, and private development infrastructure projects.
• Experience with dewatering systems and deep excavations.
• Experience using GPS grade control, laser levels, and pipe laser equipment.
• Arizona Rule 310 certification or the ability to obtain it.
• CDL Class A or B is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a pl