Foreman - Utilities and Site Work-Hanover NH- Spring Hire

R.H. White Construction; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee development programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

A construction firm in Hanover is seeking a Utility Foreman to lead activities in the installation and repair of piping and equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of underground construction experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to read blueprints. You will be responsible for coordinating a work crew and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Join a company dedicated to employee well-being and community service!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in underground construction trades.
• Must have Connecticut Natural Gas Utility company experience.
• Possess valid U.S. driver's license and successful drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of work crew in installation and repair.
• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Lead, motivate, and direct the work of subordinates.

Skills

Leadership ability

Ability to read blueprints

Physical capability to lift 100 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA-10 Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Utility Foreman coordinates activities of work crew engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of a variety of piping and equipment. Installs, maintains and repairs according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings in an industrial establishment, using hoists, lift trucks, hand‑tools, and power tools. Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.

Hiring Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and additional specialized training equal to a master craft designation.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in underground construction trades.
• Must have Connecticut Natural Gas Utility company experience and operator qualifications.
• Must acquire, possess, and maintain all customer and company required qualifications, certifications, and training as needed, including maintaining the "Fully Qualified" status if applicable for the customer the individual is assigned to.
• Working foreman should be able to work within precise limits of standards of accuracy and make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Completion of company training programs and appropriate experience required.
• Possess the leadership ability necessary to lead, motivate and direct the work of subordinates.
• Physically, working foreman must be able to work easily and skillfully with hands, lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds, have good vision either naturally or with correction, and stand, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• OSHA‑10 Certification (company-supported if not current), DOT Medical Card (assistance provided), valid A U.S. driver's license, successful drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review per federal/state regulations.

At R.H. White, our day‑to‑day work is construction, and we do it well. Our core purpose, however, is to create well‑being for our people, customers, and communities. We have been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th‑anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization – Easterseals, Alzheimer’s Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation – with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. That is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don’t only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too.

It’s been an amazing 100 years – just ask our people!

So, if you’re looking for a dynamic and rewarding career with a diversified, profitable, and sustainable business – that holds Employee Safety as a core value – apply now!

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.