Foreman Utility

Harrison, Walker & Harper; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison, Walker & Harper seeks a Utility Foreman to oversee daily field operations for underground utility construction, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans and company standards.

You will supervise field crews installing water, sewer, and storm drainage, coordinate equipment, materials, subcontractors, and inspections, and maintain project schedules and quality while prioritizing safety.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising underground utility crews.
• Ability to read blueprints and utility plans.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead utility crews performing underground utility installation.
• Plan daily work activities and assign tasks to crew members.
• Read and interpret blueprints, utility plans, profiles, and specifications.
• Coordinate installation of: Water mains, Sanitary sewer systems, Storm drainage system.
• Ensure proper trenching, shoring, excavation, backfilling, and compaction practices.
• Verify utility elevations, grades, and alignments using survey stakes, lasers, and grade equipment.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and utility companies.
• Schedule and monitor deliveries of materials, equipment, and supplies.

Skills

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Equipment coordination

Tools

Survey equipment

Lasers/grade equipment

Job description

MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL* Payrate: $27 - $33/hour

NOW HIRING: Foreman Utility

Job Summary

The Utility Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily field operations for underground utility construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and company standards. This position supervises field crews installing water, sewer, storm drainage, and other underground utilities while coordinating equipment, materials, subcontractors, and inspections to maintain project schedules and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead utility crews performing underground utility installation.
• Plan daily work activities and assign tasks to crew members.
• Read and interpret blueprints, utility plans, profiles, and specifications.
• Coordinate installation of: Water mains, Sanitary sewer systems, Storm drainage system
• Ensure proper trenching, shoring, excavation, backfilling, and compaction practices.
• Verify utility elevations, grades, and alignments using survey stakes, lasers, and grade equipment.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and utility companies.
• Schedule and monitor deliveries of materials, equipment, and supplies.

What We’re Looking For

Must be able to lay sewer, water & storm drains or operator equipment at this position.

Why Join HWH?

At Harrison, Walker & Harper (HWH), we believe that without a solid foundation, nothing can stand — not buildings, and not company culture. That’s why we’ve spent over 100 years building a company rooted in honesty, integrity, and strong personal relationships. We're proud of what we've built — and who we've built it with.

Harrison, Walker & Harper is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.